@carolannie I see that quote a lot too, and I think a lot of mainstream, center-left liberals nod along with it, accept it at the level of aphoristic generality. 1/

@carolannie But taking the quote seriously, i’ve not seen support for meaningful policy that would secure the preconditions of having democracy in this country. Right now, it’s obvious the mainstream center left is too scared to say anything, hopes not painting a target will be enough to win the election. 2/

@carolannie If Kamala does win, I am genuinely curious what the mainstream center-left will have learned from a near-death experience at the hands of billionaires acting strategically in their own interest event at risk of shredding the country. Perhaps I will enjoy a positive surprise! I did with Joe Biden, on domestic policy. I am really hoping, really praying, that the well-meaning affluent mainstream of the party understands the stakes and actually, affirmatively, acts. /fin