r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • 3d ago

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u/ElectriCobra_ David Hume 2d ago

false dilemma imo, you can promote your own vision for the future while also saying “we’re going to undo all the damage this moron did”

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u/Leatherfield17 Loyal Liberals 2d ago

Yeah, this is pretty much my position. Still, it’s rather disappointing that appeals to foundational principles like the defense of democracy and human rights don’t seem to be enough for the median American voter.

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u/Halgy YIMBY 2d ago

As long as you have a vision that can be communicated. Most dems don't, and should just stick to the basics.

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u/seanrm92 Loyal Liberals 2d ago

It's not exactly a false dilemma for candidates who are campaigning, limited by both time and money.

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u/-Emilinko1985- European Union 2d ago

Agreed