mapkey0 :
I really really want to ask the poster a question: I totally understand this idea of “moderating language” and focusing on progressive economics to win. But going silent on gay equality, trans rights, entrenched structural racism resulting from hundreds of years of slavery and Jim Crow, etc, just feels like such a betrayal for some who are not straight or white or men. We have been told for DECADES, “not now, this is not the way, don’t talk about that, this is not the way to win.” This, again, centers the needs and fears of white, moderate, middle America voters over everyone else. In other words, it will NEVER be the right time to discuss and center the specific needs and wants and histories of these other groups. The only home we have, unfortunately, is the Democratic Party and we are being told, again, to sit down and be quiet for the greater good. It is unfair to be disposed of so conveniently and some of us say, “F That..we are not going silent again for anyone. We’d rather lose and keep our voices and dignity.” These white conservatives who are economically progressive are Never asked to moderate their viewpoints on the humanity of trans people and confront the entrenched structural racism in this country. What do you say to this? Honest question.
2026-03-27 16:00:09