Critique of Political Establishments
💥 Both establishment Democrats and Republicans are perceived as "complete failures" in addressing core economic issues, largely serving corporate donors.
⚙️ Both parties are accused of offering minimal "release valves" (5-10% policy changes) to placate the public, preventing a fundamental shift in the economic system.
💪 Democrats are criticized for not genuinely pursuing popular legislation like a public healthcare option or paid family leave, despite high public support (e.g., 84% for paid family leave).
💔 The two-party system is described as "fundamentally broken", fostering a false dichotomy that leads to public disengagement and low voter turnout.

Economic Policies & Discrepancies
🏥 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is characterized as a "Republican idea" (RomneyCare, Heritage Foundation) and a "corporate release valve" rather than a true progressive reform.
💰 Key economic policies like a $15 federal minimum wage (polling at 67% support) were allegedly removed from bills by Democratic leadership, not Republicans.
💸 Proposed legislation is highlighted for cutting Medicaid and SNAP by $1.1 trillion while simultaneously providing $1.1 trillion in tax cuts to individuals earning over $500,000.
💊 Efforts to negotiate drug prices are deemed insufficient, with negotiation limited to a handful of drugs (e.g., insulin) yielding only a maximum $6 billion in savings compared to potential hundreds of billions.

Influence of Money & Media
💰 Donor money is identified as the primary force controlling politics, compelling politicians to prioritize corporate interests over voter needs at all levels of government.
📺 Mainstream media is accused of complicity, having received an estimated $16 billion in advertising in the last election cycle, and providing disproportionate coverage (e.g., Trump received billions in free media while Bernie Sanders received millions).
⚔️ Culture wars are strategically weaponized as a "distraction" to divide the populace, diverting attention from economic policies that disproportionately benefit the wealthy.
🌐 Independent media is recognized for offering a wider range of opinions and fostering critical thought, contrasting with mainstream media's perceived role in maintaining the status quo.

The Populist Path Forward
🌱 Left-wing populism is advocated as the untried alternative, focusing on economic policies that boast over 70% public support, such as getting money out of politics, anti-war stances, and lowering drug prices.
🗳️ Voting in primaries is crucial for electing genuine populist candidates who will fight for the people's agenda, rather than perpetuating the cycle of corporate-aligned politicians.
📜 A constitutional amendment to remove money from politics is proposed as the ultimate solution, leveraging 93% public agreement that politicians serve donors, not voters.
🏛️ This amendment could be achieved through a convention of states, bypassing the current Congress, President, and Supreme Court, as designed by the Founding Fathers for times of systemic corruption.

Key Points & Insights
🤝 Unite on common economic ground instead of succumbing to divisive culture war issues that serve to fragment the public and protect entrenched interests.
📈 Demand genuine change from politicians and reject incremental "crumbs" when bold economic reforms, widely supported by the populace, are possible.
✊ Leverage the power of primary elections to replace corporate-backed politicians with representatives truly committed to the public's economic well-being.
🚫💰 Target the influence of money in politics as the fundamental problem hindering progress on popular economic policies, rather than accepting it as an unavoidable reality.

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