t3rmit3, (edited )

instead of pushing this narrative that it’s Biden’s fault

But… it is his fault? His job is to represent his constituents, which he’s not doing. He’s literally refusing to do his job as an elected representative. That you think it’s the electorate’s job to align with a President (and thus, a failing on their part not to) is antithetical to Democracy.

Here’s an interesting hypothetical for you:

How close would Biden need to be to Trump, before you wouldn’t vote for him? What issues would he need to change his stance on? I’m not saying he’s close, I’m interested to know which of your personal values are red-lines?

If the answer is, “nothing, so long as he is at all better than Trump”, then we’re never going to see eye-to-eye, because to me at that point your rhetoric is incapable of combating our current slide towards fascism (just as I believe Biden is). If there are red-lines for you, then ask yourself why your personal red-lines are more important or valid than the people who you’re shaming for saying he’s crossed theirs.

Sadly, I suspect that the answer for many Democrats is the same as it is for Republicans; they’ll only stand up to the party once they are personally harmed by the party’s policies.

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