The Way Forward -- from The Third Way

[somsai]

When people say they don't understand the term "neoliberal" The Third Way is a good place to point them towards. They say they are upset at being definitively out of power, and banksters like winning elections, and they are "our banksters".

The third way does understand that the key to winning elections is this large group of people they know nothing about called the working class, and they figure if we would just say nice things and stop being mean, the working class would once again support corporate Dems.

The part they missed out on is any sort of policy ideas. Zero mention about immigration which was the biggest issue in the two elections Trump has won.

All that said, and sarcasm aside, The Third Way is correct as far as it goes. The emphasis is on winning back the working class, and how we talk to and about the working class is an important part of any plan to re win elections.

I'll cull a list of main ideas but follow the link, there are three lists covering the economy, culture, and rebuilding trust. The lists are short and not wordy. Notice #8 "reactionary" a term I usually associate with conservatism that I think is apt, and a good indicator or just how actually right wing the left side of our party has become.

https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000195-5511-d4a2-afbf-dd7121940000

Takeaways on Why Democrats Have a Cultural Disconnect with the
Working Class

1. Overemphasis on Identity Politics

2. The “Faculty Lounge” Problem

3. Failure to Prioritize Economic Concerns

4. Weak Messaging & Communication

5. Fear of Dissent Within the Party

6. Attachment to Unpopular Institutions

7. Allowing the Far Left to Define the Party

8. Reactionary Rather Than Proactive

9. Over Reliance on Buzzwords & Political Correctness

10. Lack of a Positive National Identity Message