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[–] red_tomato@lemmy.world 43 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Her only merit was that she’s not Trump. It’s a very good merit, but let’s hope for some stronger candidate next time, if there ever will be a next time.

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 15 points 23 hours ago

Ultimately americans need to turn over 3/4 of their sitting politicians by 2028 or else the power structure will remain unchanged.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

Her only merit was that she’s not Trump

Correct.

It’s a very good merit

Not anywhere near as good as it sounds, given how difficult it is for millions of eligible voters to actually vote.

No matter how evil the alternative is, you have to give people something to vote FOR in order to convince them to risk their livelihood while waiting in line in November weather for sometimes half a dozen or more hours, quite likely with children in tow or while paying for unaffordable childcare.

The DNC won't hear of it, though. They're a for-profit corporation that exists to maximize legal (and sometimes illegal) bribes coming their way, regardless of electoral outcomes.

let’s hope for some stronger candidate next time, if there ever will be a next time.

[–] EmpireInDecay@lemmy.ml 4 points 23 hours ago (2 children)

She may not be trump in name or appearance but she's a cog in the same machine

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 1 points 8 hours ago

Better sit at home and be a victim then.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 4 points 22 hours ago

Both parties have been for a long time.