We really should have two major parties committed to upholding the Constitution. But at the moment we seem to have none. Because not only have the Republicans been captured by the corrupt fascism o…
  • Retropunk64@lemmy.mlEnglish
    57·
    2 months ago

    Politicians aren’t leaders. Stop expecting them to be. They exist to serve the people. If they don’t, then give them the boot.

    • morrowind@lemmy.ml
      31·
      2 months ago

      We can’t give them the boot for a good while. In the meantime, what would you have us do?

    • hark@lemmy.world
      2·
      2 months ago

      They exist to serve the people.

      They don’t do that either.

      If they don’t, then give them the boot.

      We can’t because the money-packed system self-selects for greedy assholes.

      • Retropunk64@lemmy.mlEnglish
        2·
        2 months ago

        Just because they don’t, that doesn’t mean it isnt their purpose. And yes you can, you just won’t.

      • Retropunk64@lemmy.mlEnglish
        62·
        2 months ago

        Thinking politicians are meant to lead you is cringe. I’m not a sheep, I don’t need to be lead. Their only job is to represent us. Unfortunately, they’ve been corrupted and only represent the ultra-wealthy.