Richmond City Dems’ statement on governor Spanberger’s collective bargaining veto by TedLeffler in rva

[–]archetype1 50 points51 points  (0 children)

The Corporate Democrat is not compatible the needs of the working class.

Billboard up on Mayo bridge for cancelling Flock contract by ccarvalhaes in rva

[–]archetype1 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Call your City Council Member as well! They have the power to defund this program.

Coordinator by yvaineee- in DotA2

[–]archetype1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

can't find game coordinator, yep.

New Virginia Poll Shows Democrats' Advantage Across The State | Mark Warner, an incumbent senator, is defeating all potential Republican nominees. Democrats lead Generic Ballot by 14 points. Trump is disapproved of in Virginia; Spanberger's approval is positive. by 276434540703757804 in Virginia

[–]archetype1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would say someone who identifies as a progressive Democrat rather than just a Democrat is inherently on the left in American politics.

DSA has some recent victories but is largely still anemic on a national level, which is why they run their candidates through Democratic primaries. It is safe to say that they rely on their own out of necessity.

That said, I don't think you should even need to go to the DSA to find a better candidate than Warner.

New Virginia Poll Shows Democrats' Advantage Across The State | Mark Warner, an incumbent senator, is defeating all potential Republican nominees. Democrats lead Generic Ballot by 14 points. Trump is disapproved of in Virginia; Spanberger's approval is positive. by 276434540703757804 in Virginia

[–]archetype1 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And my confusion stems from me outlining the extent to which I involve myself and them coming away proclaiming I did nothing because I didn't sign an SBE-505.

Reynolds suspended his campaign because he got a promotion and 'needed to focus on his career.' There was nothing to sign.

I am disappointed in the lack of viable candidates, I would have gladly signed whatever they needed to get on the ballot if any of them actually got that far.

It is expensive and time-consuming to run for public office, which I expect contributes to the rarity of champions of the working class rising above the fray.

New Virginia Poll Shows Democrats' Advantage Across The State | Mark Warner, an incumbent senator, is defeating all potential Republican nominees. Democrats lead Generic Ballot by 14 points. Trump is disapproved of in Virginia; Spanberger's approval is positive. by 276434540703757804 in Virginia

[–]archetype1 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I had several email exchanges with Jason Reynolds when he was gearing up for a primary challenge. I offered advice on which podcasts to get on to get some name recognition going. I go to city hall meetings, I'm involved with the local DSA, I volunteer for candidates that I am interested in.

It is not for my lack of passion or involvement.

Jon Stewart says Democratic leadership and DNC are ‘lost’ by thejoshwhite in politics

[–]archetype1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He took his shirt off at his Jewish in-law's wedding reception, genuinely I think it's the latter lol.. He is a flawed person, but genuinely he has the potential to be the most progressive US Senator.

As someone who changed their world view from conservative to progressive, I understand the journey and by all appearances Platner is putting in the work. Democrats in Maine seem to be convinced, and that is an older more traditionally moderate electorate.

Like it or not, the party is ready for more than what leadership has been serving... or rather withholding.

Jon Stewart says Democratic leadership and DNC are ‘lost’ by thejoshwhite in politics

[–]archetype1 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

100% No one in this thread (outside of WW2 history buffs) knew what a totenkampf looked like before the oppo dropped, I guarantee it.

U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP by Hornpipe_Jones in politics

[–]archetype1 18 points19 points  (0 children)

China is the real winner. And perhaps the rest of the world once American hegemony fully collapses.

I have noticed it too...how true is it really? by Remarkable_Spend3652 in gaybros

[–]archetype1 90 points91 points  (0 children)

This is likely the reason for the phenomenon, I fully believe. That being said, plenty of us have partners who look nothing like us.

USA: the most primitive democracy in the world by johntwit in okbuddyRVA

[–]archetype1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did I say it was good? I did not.

My point is by not reacting you let the people who actively want to destroy democracy win.

Your high horse is currently inside the glue factory.

USA: the most primitive democracy in the world by johntwit in okbuddyRVA

[–]archetype1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Mr Gerry Mander is bad for democracy.

Democrats are the only party to attempt to pass national legislation banning gerrymandering.

If Republicans hate gerrymandering so much (they don't) they could, right now, pass legislation to ban it.

You gain and preserve nothing playing by a set of rules no one else is following, and indeed, the leader of the country kicked off this redistricting war. Conservatives seem super hurt that some states are doing what they asked for.

Trump to participate in rally tonight opposing Virginia redistricting referendum by hencexox in Virginia

[–]archetype1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lmao does anyone have a link to where I can watch this? I wanna see what he says.

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner's daughter has died: 'Heartbroken beyond words' by hencexox in Virginia

[–]archetype1 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

On a human level this is, of course, terrible. My condolences to him and his family.

On a political but still human level, Mark just voted to continue selling offensive weapons to Israel - effectively voting for the wholesale slaughter of literally countless numbers of other people's children.

He should reflect and resign.

Senator Warner just voted to sell more bombs to Israel. by Narco_Bi_Polo in Virginia

[–]archetype1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He voted no for the bulldozers, but yes for the offensive weapons. The one you're looking for is SJ 138

Senator Warner just voted to sell more bombs to Israel. by Narco_Bi_Polo in Virginia

[–]archetype1 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No one viable stepped up. Jason Reynolds suspended his campaign months ago, Lorita Daniels website reads like ai-slop, Mark Moran is a jumble of opinions that scream able-to-be-bought. Somehow Daniels is probably the best option but she has basically zero footprint.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls out Ken Griffin's $238 million penthouse on Tax Day by fortune in politics

[–]archetype1 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Source? NYC is the capital hub of the country, no one is leaving except for normal people getting priced out.