Democratic Party Strategy

Jon Stewart: Dems Must Abandon Norms, Fight Fire With Fire

On *The Daily Show*, Jon Stewart criticized President Biden’s pardon of Hunter Biden, not for the pardon itself, but for the Democrats’ prior use of Biden’s promise *not* to pardon his son as a cornerstone of their “law and order” platform. Stewart argued this created a perception of hypocrisy and undermined public trust in the system. He urged Democrats to utilize legal loopholes and strategies, but to do so for the benefit of all citizens, not just those connected to powerful individuals. This inconsistency, Stewart contended, fuels the belief that the system is rigged.

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End of Kumbaya: Left Must Fight Back Against Fascism

In contrast to recent discussions promoting civility, the author argues that hatred towards specific ideologies is necessary. The author contends that civility allows harmful individuals and policies to flourish, citing examples of voter suppression, xenophobia, and inadequate veteran care. Instead of compromise, the author advocates for actively opposing anti-democratic forces and their harmful agendas. This rejection of civility is presented as a necessary step to combat what the author views as dangerous political positions.

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