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Cirsium

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6. Unbelievable
Wed Jun 24, 2026, 10:13 PM
Wednesday

Last edited Wed Jun 24, 2026, 10:48 PM - Edit history (1)

After decades of lecturing progressives that they must support Democratic candidates no matter what, and blaming progressives for past losses and for division within the ranks, calling us unrealistic and purists, a couple of progressives win and the mask drops.

I guess it was never about unity, was it, James? It was never about "vote blue no matter who" was it? It was never about "practicality." It was never about winning.

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