In an unexpected twist of political events, a faction of disgruntled leftists, disillusioned by the current state of the Democratic Party, are rallying behind the veteran Vermont Senator, Bernie Sanders.
The call to arms? To form a new political party in direct opposition to President Donald Trump and his Make America Great Again movement.
According to RedState, Sanders, the longest-serving independent in the history of the US Congress, recently announced his National Tour to Fight Oligarchy, set to commence in Omaha and Iowa City. This campaign is part of a broader counteroffensive against the Trump administration, potentially paving the way for future progressives to ascend to power.
However, the last time anyone politically right of Leon Trotsky took Sanders seriously was arguably during the Carter administration. Sanders, a man who spent his honeymoon in the Soviet Union and has never held a conventional job, has accumulated a net worth of $3 million. While this may seem modest for a senator, it is far beyond the average American's wealth. His assets include two lavish houses in Vermont, one of which is a $775,000 house on Lake Champlain, and a townhome in Washington. It appears that capitalism has been kind to the self-proclaimed democratic socialist.
Sanders' appeal to the disenchanted leftists may stem from a recent poll by Data for Progress, which revealed that 73 percent of Americans believe billionaires wield too much influence over the government. Sanders, 83, has consistently warned of the dangers of oligarchy, where a small group of the wealthiest individuals seize power at the expense of the majority of Americans.
However, the credibility of Data for Progress, a left-leaning think tank, is questionable, leading some to view their results with skepticism. Nevertheless, their findings add to the chorus of voices calling for Sanders to lead a new political party.
For those politically right of Sanders, which encompasses a vast majority of the population, this development could be seen as a welcome disruption. The formation of a new party under Sanders' leadership could potentially fracture the American left. The hypothetical "Daffy Old Bolshevik Party" would split the left's vote, leading to potential difficulties in elections where both left-leaning parties face a unified right.
This political shift could even turn traditionally blue states like California and Oregon red. Therefore, those on the right should encourage this endeavor. Not only would it provide a source of amusement, but it could also fundamentally reshape American politics in a way that favors conservative values and principles. The prospect of a divided left could lead to a stronger, more unified right, reinforcing traditional values, limited government, individual freedom, and free-market economics.
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