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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

guillaumeb

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2. Pragmatism=incrementalism?

Reply to rhett o rick (Original post)

Fri Jan 29, 2016, 01:59 PM

Jan 2016

The type of incrementalism that would tell women to wait a few more years for the vote because everyone is not on board?

The type of incrementalism that says a living wage is unrealistic?

The type of incrementalism that says Medicare for all is unaffordable? As if the US can really afford the current system?

The type of incrementalism that justifies massive speaking fees as "getting our family out of poverty"?

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Pragmatism: The Justification to Ignore What's Happening to Those Less Fortunate [View all] rhett o rick Jan 2016 OP

I support change, I'm voting for Sanders! TIME TO PANIC Jan 2016 #1

Pragmatism=incrementalism? guillaumeb Jan 2016 #2

Yes, I get so infuriated at those that say to be patient, it takes time. rhett o rick Jan 2016 #3

Reminds me of a co-worker, basically a good guy - LiberalElite Apr 2016 #4