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What do you see as the most realistic series of events that could lead to actual leftist power in the USA? (hexbear.net)

submitted 4 years ago by goldsound@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net

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Between just trying to just absorb more theory, browsing the DSA vs. PSL vs. Local Org vs. Whatever struggle sessions, and listening to some recent KushVlogs from Christman (call me a lib, I know), I see a recurring theme of the lack of a cohesive, united leftist movement in America. To my (probably incorrect) mind, this seems like a non-insignificant hurdle to actually gaining real leftist power in the US and has made me curious to see what kind of path people see through this uncertainty. To me, it almost feels like a collapse/balkanization of America might be the strongest possibility but I'm just throwing ideas at a wall.

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[–] Classic_Agency@hexbear.net 1 points 4 years ago (1 children)

The failure of the US media apparatus to control public opinion will be a big one. Its the US's biggest defence against radicalism. Once that happens they will turn to fascism and open authoritarianism to maintain control, which will radicalise even more people.

[–] TheDeed@hexbear.net 1 points 1 day ago

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