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In reply to the discussion: The imminent backlash of the Democratic Left. [View all]Enthusiast
(50,983 posts)Third Way did not resuscitate the Democratic Party from the electoral hinterlands. That is PURE propaganda and inaccurate.
Third Way tells us we absolutely must accept cuts to social security and medicare. And they insist we accept destructive trade deals.
Why would they take such a position when it is a ruinous electoral strategy?
By a huge margin, the entire electorate favors preserving the safety net. Private pension plans are DOA. This is clear. So there is no alternative to social security.
The truth is, Third Way only wants their pet issue, austerity, to win. Third Way has zero principles. They essentially advocate MORE corporate rule. I can tell you taking such a position is against the direction of the electorate.
Look at the popularity of the pope with American Catholics if you don't believe me. You can't continue to beat down the people while favoring everything corporate, which is what Third Way advocates.