Here's The Thing About Third Parties In The USA...

A MR caller talks about the faction of the left that continues to undermine progressives getting power in Congress and how those most vocal about it do not run for office themselves. The Majority Report crew discusses how many in this faction think electoral politics are not the way to go but do not offer another viable option.

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Caller: That Hinkle guy um I just don't understand the faction of the left that is trying to I guess undermine everything that the left is trying to do in terms of gaining power in congress. I just don't understand this tactic because if they want to if they're so convinced that they're so correct about everything then why don't they run for office hell I'll support him for office I'll support them

Sam Seder: There are factions of the left that believe that electoral politics are not the way to go which, you know I can understand, I mean, I don't necessarily agree with it, I mean because you know...

Caller: They're not completely anti-electoral politics they're anti-the two-party systems

SS: Well, no, but that is a distinct cohort than who someone like Hinkle and Dore represent, in my estimation have no ideological issue with electoral politics they're just I mean I think in some level they're either just stupid or willfully stupid. there is no offering of another viable I think they're just trying to fill a niche in some respects in terms of what they talk about...