• blitzen@lemmy.ca
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    2 months ago

    The right wing base does not demand purity tests. Take that as you will.

    • zarkanian@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      The right wing base does not demand purity tests.

      What convinced you of this? I’ve seen this claim before, but I’ve never seen it backed up by anything.

      For example, does the right-wing base support pro-choice candidates? How about pro-LGBTQ candidates? What concessions has the base made to the Republican Party?

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      2 months ago

      If we abandon our principles we’re no better than they are. That being said, don’t let perfect be the enemy of good.

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        2 months ago

        There are some things which should be non-negotiable. One of them should be free and universal health care. That seems eminently reasonable, since other developed nations have this.