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Why Won’t They Just Say “Capitalism?” (noncompetemedia.substack.com)

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The progressive fixation on “oligarchy” is a diversion from class struggle.

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[–] GeneralEmergency@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago

Because alienating the majority of your potential voters isn't a good idea?

Because making a big promise is just going to lead to a massive voter backlash in 4 years when it isn't implemented immediately?