The probem is the shift to the right is NOT a result of voting.
Let me say that again.
The shift to the right is NOT a result of voting.
The shift to the right is because the right refuses to work with the left. Everyone has to move right to accomplish anything, and because the left honestly does believe they need to accomplish SOMETHING, they capitulate to the right.
I’ve been watching this for decades now.
When the right is in power:
“We’re the majority! Elections mean things! You have to work with us!”
When the right is not in power:
“We’re the minority! You have to work with us or you’re not being bi-partisan!”
At no point do they ever consider shifting left. They never will. Because their goal is to make sure nothing gets done. When the choices are move right or do nothing, moving right wins.
The probem is the shift to the right is NOT a result of voting.
Let me say that again.
The shift to the right is NOT a result of voting.
The shift to the right is because the right refuses to work with the left. Everyone has to move right to accomplish anything, and because the left honestly does believe they need to accomplish SOMETHING, they capitulate to the right.
I’ve been watching this for decades now.
When the right is in power:
“We’re the majority! Elections mean things! You have to work with us!”
When the right is not in power:
“We’re the minority! You have to work with us or you’re not being bi-partisan!”
At no point do they ever consider shifting left. They never will. Because their goal is to make sure nothing gets done. When the choices are move right or do nothing, moving right wins.
For the right, it’s a win either way.