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[–] TokenBoomer 4 points 4 months ago

The Justice Democrats tried this. They ran into the same problem that all groups face when trying to change the system from within- campaign financing.

Capitalism will not allow a change that contributes to its demise. This needs to be grassroots social movement, outside the system to have any chance of succeeding. Look to New Deal progressivism and reform as a guide.