Oh they’re far from ideal. They’re also far from the Republicans. Actively voting in congressional primaries is how we can make them into the opposition party we want.

[–] The_Caretaker@lemm.ee -2 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

To vote in a primary election, I would have to join one of the parties holding primaries. I would never join a party that supports fascism and genocide, which means no Democratic party and no Republican party. Joining one of those two is no different than signing up for the Nazi party or the KKK. I would never want to be associated with either party. If I ever join a party it will be the Green party.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 4 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 13 hours ago) (1 children)

You could use it to vote for Democrats not funded by AIPAC in the primaries.

[–] The_Caretaker@lemm.ee -1 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

I think you misunderstand. The majority of politicians in both parties fully support MAGA and Israel, though the Democrats perform a lot of theater about not liking MAGA while they vote in favor of MAGA every chance they get. The point is, before I would even consider joining the Democratic party, the party would have to abandon MAGA and AIPAC as a part of their platform. They would have to kick people out of the party for voting with Trump or taking money from AIPAC. Then I might join them.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 3 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

We kick those people out, in the primaries. Congressional primaries get less than 20% attendance, most of whom are retirees. That’s why nothing changes.

[–] The_Caretaker@lemm.ee 0 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

You don't change Nazis by joining them, they change you.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago

You don’t join anything by registering to vote. You gain access to their primaries. I’ve changed my registration to Republican to vote in their primary before. It’s not a blood oath. It’s a tick box you can change as often as you’d like.