• NovaPrime
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    10 months ago

    Because the parties don’t represent the people. The parties represent the interests of those with most influence in the party. In the modern system it is those who make the most impactfull and sustained donation efforts. The rest is just marketing used to secure enough votes in the election show according to arbitrary rules they set and change as they see fit.

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      10 months ago

      Unfortunately, conservative parties absolutely represent a significant undercurrent of outright fascists.

    • Cowbee [he/him]
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      10 months ago

      The parties represent liberals and fascists, when leftists are gaining in grassroots popularity. This grassroots movement must continue to build momentum and make real change.