Yes, I know it's easy to look at the legislation that's passed when Democrats are in power and think, wow, that's basically what Republicans would do. But at the end of the day, Republicans would do far worse, and actively oppose any mention of Workers' rights, rather then just not being an active supporter.
On this sub we rightfully see posts telling us to vote Democrat to save work culture and workers rights, and you have to realize, even if you see setbacks in the news, the situation would be far worse if Republicans were in power. A Republican president may give lip service to the Union, but in the background they would be pushing local government to get the police to squash any Worker organization.
This sub and everyone at least in the US needs to stop pretending Democrats are just as bad as Republicans, and stop thinking withholding your vote is a legitimate strategy in a rock solid two-party system. Both parties don't give a crap, but one will ignore you, while the other wants to crush you.
Nothing will change if we pretend both parties are the same and choose to withhold our vote, or even worse, vote for republicans out of spite. We need to start actually voting enmasse in primaries so we can get better Democrats and Republicans into general elections. I say Republicans also because we need to be smart about elections, if you live in a 80% red area, you are better off registering as a Republican and voting for the least worst Republican that has a chance of winning. Primaries have the smallest number of voters, so that's where your 'voice' is loudest.
This world is run by the rich corporations. Both parties are lobbied that way and anyone denying it is delusional. Equally delusional is thinking both parties are the same when it comes to workers rights. Which party is having an internal fight over raising the minimum wage, and increasing healthcare benefits? Which party is universally against any raise in the minimum wage, or any increase in healthcare rights?
Stop pretending Republicans and Democrats are the same. Start voting in primary elections in order to get better candidates on both sides. In nearly all cases, remember, the Democrats ARE the lesser of two evils, so why will I vote for the democrat? Because the alternative is 'greater evil', my goal is to prevent 'greater evil' from coming into power. It's really not that complicated.
I don't think this post will be deleted by the mods because it accurately describes the US political landscape. I think it may be removed because it's a direct response to another post clearly written by someone who doesn't understand US politics, or actively wants to support Republicans and undermine any Workers' movement.
Also, why is it, 'Both sides are bad, so stop voting for Democrats', why isn't it ever 'Both sides are bad, so stop voting for Republicans'.
This world is a joke.