It is sadly not a win. For a true liberal (leftist) this is not a win at all. The Democratic Party has lost meaning as a liberal party, so the win that is proclaimed is nothing but aimless gains. “Liberals” are thrilled over the elections held on Tuesday because many Democrats held their seats and also gained many across the US. But what was won?
What does the Democratic Party stand for?
The Democrats actions translate to what they truly stand for: disenfranchising voters, silencing protestors, building border walls, condemning protest phrases, allowed Roe v Wade to be overturned, funding genocide, threatening other nations to silence their voices, censuring their own party members who criticized Biden, ignoring the electorates call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and dropping college tuition relief that was promised.
Is this the party that pushed for the Civil Rights Act?
The Democratic Party does not resemble what it was. That version of the party would have never censured their own party member who was speaking up for Palestinian rights and calling out the actions of President Biden. This Democratic Party attacked Rep. Rashida Tlaib, the only member of Congress who is Palestinian. This Democratic Party is attacking a Palestinian American woman who is voicing her legitimate concerns and questioning the actions of her president.
The government, whether Republican or Democrat, want ALL of us to be silent and agree. The choice you get is conservative or extreme conservative. Be quiet. Do not question. Do not think for yourself. Pay taxes. Comply.
This is how we lose our voice. Don’t be silent.
These elected officials even impose silencing someone from their ranks who questions them and their abuse of power. To these people in power, the power structure must stay in place and any threat will be swiftly attacked. The federal and state government seek power and greater control. Rep. Tlaib dared to question the power structure and was attacked and silenced. Both sides came together to maintain their power. They are oppressors and these actions clearly show that.
In her silence they gain power. In our silence they gain power. This is what oppressors do- silence everyone. Never lose your voice to them. Fight harder!
Rep. Tlaib is courageous. Please watch her moving response to her censure.
The right to abortion passed in Ohio. The Dems are claiming this victory but the CONSTITUENTS for Ohio voted for this. Unfortunately the Democratic Party cannot lay claim to these victories. These victories go to the people. The democrats choose to not enshrine abortion rights when they had the opportunity to under Clinton and Obama. In Virginia, the house legislature has shifted to the democrats after voters choose the democrats over the republicans who were pushing abortion bans. The issues here is that this Virginia congress will have to take action to protect abortion access, and prove their word to these constituents. We are where we are regarding abortion access because of the Dems. They’ve had the power to enshrine these rights and never followed through.
The victory in Ohio was the will of the people asserting itself in the face of oppression. Many people want to vote on abortion rights as a nation. We should. The power is in the people.
Please vote third party. We have to break this imbalance. More parties would help thwart the fascism we currently face. Vote for candidates looking to reform our broken system for change. Vote for candidates who give power back to the people.
Let your voice be heard! IMMEDIATE, PERMANENT CEASEFIRE IN GAZA!
Protest. Volunteer. Boycott. Contact your elected officials. Share stories from Palestine. Share news from Palestine. Share the history of Palestine. Share the history of Palestine. Donate to humanitarian organizations. Vote third party. Don’t be silent. BE LOUDER!