"The Democratic Party failed because they believed in their own weak, violent, love. It is the kind of love that can’t even commit to loving its most loyal supporters publicly. The same folk who are uncomfortable listening to the frustrations of Black trans women tired of being attacked, indigenous people tired of seeing the land exploited, and Muslims tired of watching their family abroad subjected to drone strikes, now want to take part in revolution. Do not come to revolution seeking comfort, revolution by nature is uncomfortable.
So no, your safety pins are not enough. And no your “every little bit” doesn’t count if your end goal is the center. And no, you don’t get to get a pat on the back for coming to the realization that the center is not enough. This type of love is thankless, dangerous, and often times lonely. Are you ready to do this work thanklessly and under persistent critique? If the answer is no, prepare for a long stretch of hate kicking your kind of love’s ass."
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FB: "We must relinquish our addiction to progressive olive branch politics. I don’t see a way to success for a democratic party buoyed by Black and Brown voters that won’t center their interests. Those entering organizing post-election have to do so rooted in what Dr. King called a “dangerous unselfishness,” committing to help others as we would ourselves."
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