Bingo. Can't do it after an election because it's too early to matter, have to see how they govern first. Can't do it during a primary because we need to focus on electability. Can't do it for the general because we have to win.

Amazing how there will always be time later for self reflection right around the corner..

Also if a dem candidate is running on a bad platform the relevant time to criticize that is while they're running, since that's the whole point of the platform. There are criticisms which make the most sense to mention at specific times. Trying to mention a Democrats anti-trans ad, for example, and how that negatively affects trans people after the ad is off the air and the election is over makes no sense.

Make space communism happen tomorrow or your argument is invalid.

Did I say that? Don't put words in my mouth.

I caucused for Bernie. I've been politically active for two decades. I rail against the establishment Democrats just about every chance I get and spent a year not speaking to my brother over it and he's a Democrat.

So, with all due respect, fuck you for assuming I would carry that sentiment outside of this time frame. Don't project your issues with the Democratic party onto me. Have an actual conversation.

You're right, you do have to always be careful about how you criticise the democrats. There's a technique to do it without radicalising people to the right. I've done it heaps of times.

People are telling you to stop criticising the democrats because you haven't mastered that technique yet.