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Commitment to democracy is currently being tested globally, as core democratic principles are under continuous attack, leading to widespread cynicism and disengagement, and a perception that democracy is not a high public priority.
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"it's when we don't get what we want that our commitment to democracy is tested and at this moment in history when Core Democratic principles seem to be continuously under attack when too many people around the world have become cynical and disengaged"
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"the election proved that democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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"it's when we don't get what we want that our commitment to democracy is tested and at this moment in history when Core Democratic principles seem to be continuously under attack when too many people around the world have become cynical and disengaged"
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"the election proved that democracy is pretty far down on people's"
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The current political climate is characterized by a rejection of compromise and a pursuit of 'total victory,' leading to violations of democratic norms, which necessitates a firm defense of these principles.
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"compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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"Core Democratic principles seem to be continuously under attack"
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"increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way"
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"a line has been crossed and we have to stand firm and speak out and organize and mobilize as forcefully as we can"
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Democratic strategy should frame issues as broadly 'American' rather than narrowly focused on specific communities, moving beyond an 'us and them' mentality.
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"understood in framing the issue not simply as an African-American issue but as an American issue hey who are we what are we trying to be"
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them"
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"we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum situation"
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Core democratic principles are under continuous attack, leading to widespread public cynicism and disengagement, and a perception that democracy is not a high priority for many citizens.
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"Core Democratic principles seem to be continuously under attack when too many people around the world have become cynical and disengaged"
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"the election proved that democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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"not just public cynicism but an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms"
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Effective democratic strategy, particularly for the Democratic Party, requires forging broad alliances and building diverse coalitions that make room 'not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others,' and actively avoiding 'purity tests' which are detrimental to long-term success.
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"even in those circumstances it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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"pluralism is not about holding hands and singing Kumbaya it is not about abandoning your convictions and folding when things get tough it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others for their sake"
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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When democratic lines are crossed by anti-democratic actions, a firm, forceful response (standing firm, speaking out, organizing, mobilizing) is required, as pluralism does not mean passive acceptance or abandoning convictions.
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"in those circumstances a line has been crossed and we have to stand firm and speak out and organize and mobilize as forcefully as we can"
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"pluralism is not about holding hands and singing Kumbaya it is not about abandoning your convictions and folding when things get tough"
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"in those circumstances a line has been crossed and we have to stand firm and speak out and organize and mobilize as forcefully as we can"
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True democratic power is derived from forging broad alliances and building diverse coalitions that include not only 'the woke' but also those with 'waking aspirations' (i.e., a broader, perhaps less ideologically aligned, segment of the population), even in challenging circumstances.
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"even in those circumstances it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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"it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others for their sake"
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"even in those circumstances it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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The current political environment is characterized by extreme polarization where compromise is viewed as betrayal, total victory is the sole acceptable outcome, and there's an increasing willingness to violate democratic norms, leading to a 'mortal combat' approach to elections.
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"compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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"an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political Rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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"every election becomes an act of Mortal Combat in which political opponents are enemies to be vanquished"
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- 09
While pluralism is crucial, there are specific circumstances (e.g., vote suppression, politicization of institutions, targeting opponents, resort to violence) where democratic norms are fundamentally violated, requiring firm and forceful opposition rather than passive acceptance.
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"… a permanent grip on power either by actively suppressing votes or politicizing the Armed Forces or using the Judiciary criminal justice system to go after opponents and in those circumstances pluralism does not call for us to just stand back and say well I'm not sure that's okay"
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"a line has been crossed and we have to stand firm and speak out and organize and mobilize as forcefully as we can"
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"to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political Rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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There are active attempts by one side to undermine democratic principles and secure permanent power through means like voter suppression, politicizing state institutions (Armed Forces, Judiciary, criminal justice system), and targeting opponents.
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"… a permanent grip on power either by actively suppressing votes or politicizing the Armed Forces or using the Judiciary criminal justice system to go after opponents"
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"an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political Rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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"… a permanent grip on power either by actively supressing votes or politicizing the Armed Forces or using the Judiciary criminal justice system to go after opponents"
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The Democratic Party's strategy for building power and achieving success must involve forging broad coalitions that include not only those who identify as 'woke' but also those with 'waking aspirations,' implying a need for wider appeal and inclusivity.
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"it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking"
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"it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others for their sake"
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Democratic messaging and framing of issues should shift from a divisive 'us and them' narrative to an inclusive 'we' approach to build trust and broader appeal.
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them"
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"framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them"
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The Democratic Party should adopt a strategic approach that seeks win-win solutions to issues, rather than viewing political engagement as a zero-sum game.
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"we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum situation"
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"frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum situation"
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The current political environment, influenced by media incentives, pushes politicians and party leaders (including Democrats) towards extreme, maximalist positions, viewing elections as 'mortal combat' and compromise as 'betrayal'.
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"media companies have figured out that there's a profit in playing to the extremes since that's what gets attention politicians and party leaders and interest groups are incentivized to take a maximalist position on almost every issue"
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"every election becomes an act of Mortal Combat in which political opponents are enemies to be vanquished and compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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The Democratic Party needs to prioritize building trust through tangible collective action and relationships ('getting stuff done') rather than relying solely on rhetoric or messaging.
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"words alone do not build trust words alone do not rid people of prejudice"
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"what does build trust because it it builds relationships is people banding together to get stuff done"
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The Democratic Party should adopt a strategic approach to framing issues that emphasizes inclusivity ('we') and the potential for win-win solutions, moving away from divisive ('us and them') or zero-sum rhetoric.
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them"
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"we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero some situation"
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Even in situations requiring forceful defense of democratic norms against severe threats, the Democratic Party should strategically seek alliances in unexpected places to broaden its base of support.
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"in those circumstances pluralism does not call for us to just stand back and say well I'm not sure that's okay in those circumstances a line has been crossed and we have to stand firm and speak out and organize and mobilize as forcefully as we can"
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"but even in those circumstances it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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- 19
The Democratic Party (or progressive movements generally) needs to broaden its appeal beyond a narrow 'woke' segment to include the 'waking aspirations of others' for long-term success.
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"for the woke but also for the waking"
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"and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others for their sake"
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Building trust and effective political relationships requires collective action and 'getting stuff done,' rather than relying solely on words or rhetoric.
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"words alone do not build trust words alone do not rid people of prejudice what does build trust because it builds relationships is people banding together to get stuff done"
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"words alone do not build trust words alone do not rid people of prejudice what does build trust because it builds relationships is people banding together to get stuff done"
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Political issues and causes should be framed inclusively ('we') to foster win-win situations, rather than divisively ('us and them') or as zero-sum conflicts.
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum situation"
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum"
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The current political environment, driven by media incentives and political actors, encourages maximalist, combative positions where compromise is seen as betrayal, leading to 'mortal combat' in elections.
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"media companies have figured out that there's a profit in playing to the extremes since that's what gets attention politicians and party leaders and interest groups are incentivized to take a maximalist position on almost every issue every election becomes an act of Mortal Combat in which political opponents are enemies to be vanquished and compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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"media companies have figured out that there's a profit in playing to the extremes since that's what gets attention politicians and party leaders and interest groups are incentivized to take a maximum position on almost every issue every election becomes an act of Mortal Combat in which political opponents are enemies to be vanquished and compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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Core democratic principles are currently under attack, leading to widespread cynicism and disengagement, and recent election results suggest that democracy itself is not a high priority for many people.
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"at this moment in history when Core Democratic principles seem to be continuously under attack when too many people around the world have become cynical and disengaged"
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"the election proved that democracies pretty far down on people's priority list"
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A renewed commitment to pluralist principles and coalition building is essential to prevent further democratic decay, including increased gridlock, norm violation, targeting of opponents, and potential violence.
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"have to work toward towards A Renewed commitment to pluralist principles because the alternative is what we've seen here in the United States and in many democracies around the globe not just more gridlock not just public cynicism but an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political Rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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"it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions"
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The current political climate is characterized by extreme polarization, where compromise is viewed as betrayal and total victory is the only acceptable outcome, leading to a breakdown of democratic norms.
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"vanquished and compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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"Every election becomes an act of Mortal Combat in which political opponents are enemies to be vanquished and compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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Building trust and overcoming political division requires practical collaboration and collective action ('getting stuff done'), alongside framing issues inclusively ('we' instead of 'us and them') to seek win-win solutions rather than zero-sum conflicts.
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"words alone do not build trust words alone do not rid people of prejudice what does build trust because it builds relationships is people banding together to get stuff done"
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum situation"
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The current political climate is characterized by extreme polarization, where compromise is viewed as betrayal, and total victory is the only acceptable outcome, turning elections into 'mortal combat'.
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"compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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"every election becomes an act of Mortal Combat in which political opponents are enemies to be vanquished and compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome"
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True pluralism for the Democratic Party involves actively forging broad alliances and building diverse coalitions, making room not only for the 'woke' but also for the 'waking aspirations of others,' rather than abandoning convictions or succumbing to 'purity tests'.
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"pluralism is not about holding hands and singing Kumbaya it is not about abandoning your convictions and folding when things get tough it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others for their sake"
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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Building trust and overcoming prejudice requires tangible action and collaboration ('getting stuff done') rather than just words, and issues should be framed inclusively ('we') to seek win-win solutions instead of 'us and them' or zero-sum outcomes.
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"words alone do not build trust words alone do not rid people of prejudice what does build trust because it builds relationships is people banding together to get stuff done"
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum situation"
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Renewed commitment to pluralist principles, defined as forging alliances and building coalitions, is essential for democratic success and gaining power.
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"have to work towards A Renewed commitment to pluralist principles because the alternative is what we've seen here in the United States"
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"it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions"
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The current political climate is characterized by an unwillingness to compromise, viewing it as betrayal, and an insistence on total victory, leading to a zero-sum approach where political opponents are seen as enemies and one community is chosen over another.
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"vanquished and compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome that we didn't have to choose one community over the other"
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"every election becomes an act of Mortal Combat in which political opponents are enemies to be vanquished and compromise is viewed as betrayal and total Victory is the only acceptable outcome that we didn't have to choose one community over the other"
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To achieve long-term success and build power in a democracy, political parties, including the Democratic Party, must prioritize forging broad alliances and building coalitions that extend beyond narrow ideological groups, making room for diverse aspirations.
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"power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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"it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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To effectively counter political division and strengthen democratic principles, political actors must frame issues inclusively, focusing on 'we' rather than 'us and them,' and actively seek win-win solutions over zero-sum outcomes.
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them"
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"we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum situation"
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The current political climate in the United States and other democracies shows a concerning decline in the prioritization of democracy and an increasing willingness among politicians and their followers to violate democratic norms, target critics, and resort to violence to maintain power.
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"democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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"an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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The Democratic Party's strategy should prioritize broad coalition-building, including those beyond the 'woke' segment, to achieve long-term success and strengthen democracy.
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"power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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"it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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For long-term success in a democracy, political parties must prioritize forging broad alliances and building diverse coalitions that include a wide range of aspirations, moving beyond narrow ideological groups like 'the woke,' and avoiding 'purity tests.'
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"power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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There are instances where one political side attempts to secure a permanent grip on power by undermining democratic processes, such as actively suppressing votes, politicizing state institutions (Armed Forces, Judiciary, criminal justice system), or targeting political opponents.
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"… a permanent grip on power either by actively suppressing votes or politicizing the Armed Forces or using the Judiciary criminal justice system to go after opponents"
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"to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political Rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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The perceived importance of democracy among the populace has significantly declined, as indicated by recent election outcomes.
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"democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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For long-term success and effective governance, power in a democracy comes from forging broad alliances and building coalitions that include diverse perspectives, specifically making room 'not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others'.
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"in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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The perceived importance of democracy among the public is currently low, which poses a significant challenge.
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"democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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'Purity tests' are an ineffective strategy for achieving long-term political success.
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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Building trust and achieving political goals requires practical collaboration and 'getting stuff done' through relationships, rather than relying solely on rhetoric or ideological alignment.
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"words alone do not build trust words alone do not rid people of prejudice what does build trust because it builds relationships is people banding together to get stuff done"
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The Democratic Party's traditional emphasis on bridging differences is perceived as naive or ineffective in the current deeply divided political climate.
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"bridging our differences when the country and the world seemed so bitterly divided felt like an academic exercise it felt far-fetched even naive"
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Recent election outcomes suggest that voters do not prioritize democratic principles highly, posing a challenge for parties like the Democrats who champion them.
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"the election proved that democracies pretty far down on people's priority list"
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For the Democratic Party to gain and maintain power, it must forge broad alliances and coalitions, extending beyond its 'woke' base to include the 'waking aspirations of others,' implying a critique of overly narrow progressive focus.
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"it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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The Democratic Party's reliance on 'purity tests' among its members or allies is counterproductive and hinders long-term electoral success.
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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While pluralism is crucial, it does not mean inaction when core democratic norms are violated (e.g., vote suppression, politicizing institutions); in such cases, firm opposition, organization, and mobilization are necessary, but even then, seeking unlikely allies remains important.
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"there are going to be times potentially when one side tries to stack the deck and lock in a a a a permanent grip on power either by actively suppressing votes or politicizing the Armed Forces or using uh the Judiciary criminal justice system go after opponents and in those circumstances pluralism does not call for us to just stand back and say well I'm not sure that's okay in those circumstances a line has been crossed and we have to stand firm and speak out and organize and mobilize as forcefully as we can but even in those circumstances it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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There is a critical need for a renewed commitment to pluralist principles to counter the alarming trend of democratic erosion, characterized by norm violation, targeting of critics, and potential violence to gain and hold power.
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"Renewed commitment to pluralist principles because the alternative is what we've seen here in the United States and in many democracies around the globe not not just more gridlock not just public cynicism but an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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Successful democratic power acquisition and retention fundamentally depend on forging broad alliances and building inclusive coalitions.
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"power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions"
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Democratic coalitions must expand beyond a narrow ideological focus, specifically 'the woke,' to include the broader and diverse 'waking aspirations of others' to achieve success.
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"making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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The practice of 'purity tests' is detrimental and not a viable strategy for achieving long-term political success.
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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Democratic coalitions must expand beyond 'the woke' to include the 'waking aspirations of others' to be effective and successful.
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"making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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Democracy is currently a low priority for many people, which poses a significant challenge.
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"democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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A lack of commitment to pluralist principles leads to severe negative consequences for democratic performance, including increased gridlock, public cynicism, violation of democratic norms, targeting of critics, and potential for political violence.
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"the alternative is what we've seen here in the United States and in many democracies around the globe not not just more gridlock not just public cynicism but an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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Effective democratic strategy and the acquisition of power depend on forging broad alliances and building diverse coalitions.
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"it is about recognizing that in a democracy power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions"
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Democratic Party coalitions must be inclusive, extending beyond ideologically aligned groups (e.g., 'the woke') to encompass the broader aspirations of others.
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"making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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Imposing 'purity tests' within political movements or parties is counterproductive and hinders long-term success.
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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Purity tests within the Democratic Party are detrimental and not a viable strategy for long-term success.
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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When democratic lines are crossed by such actions, it is imperative to stand firm, speak out, organize, and mobilize forcefully, while also seeking allies in unexpected places.
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"in those circumstances a line has been crossed and we have to stand firm and speak out and organize and mobilize as forcefully as we can but even in those circumstances it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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Commitment to democracy is tested when desired outcomes are not achieved, leading to widespread public cynicism and disengagement, especially as core democratic principles are continuously under attack.
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"it's when we don't get what we want that our commitment to democracy is tested and at this moment in history when Core Democratic principles seem to be continuously under attack when too many people around the world have become cynical and disengaged"
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Recent election outcomes indicate that democracy is not a high priority for many people, which poses a significant challenge.
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"the election proved that democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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A renewed commitment to pluralist principles is crucial to counter increasing violations of democratic norms, gridlock, and public cynicism.
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"have to work towards A Renewed commitment to pluralist principles because the alternative is what we've seen here in the United States and in many democracies around the globe not just more gridlock not just public cynicism but an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms"
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- 64
Media companies and political actors are incentivized to promote extreme, maximalist positions because it generates attention and profit, exacerbating political polarization.
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"media companies have figured out that there's a profit in playing to the extremes since that's what gets attention politicians and party leaders and interest groups are incentivized to take a maximalist position on almost every issue"
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A lack of commitment to pluralist principles leads to severe democratic decay, characterized by increased gridlock, public cynicism, violation of democratic norms, targeting of critics and rivals, and even violence to gain and hold power.
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"the alternative is what we've seen here in the United States and in many democracies around the globe not not just more gridlock not just public cynicism but an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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While it's important to advocate strongly for one's issues and maintain boundaries, 'purity tests' within political movements or parties are detrimental to long-term success.
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"in democracy it's important to argue strongly for the issues we care about and draw lines that we're not willing to cross but Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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Trust and overcoming prejudice are built through practical collaboration and 'getting stuff done' together, rather than solely through words or rhetoric.
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"words alone do not build trust words alone do not rid people of prejudice what does build trust because it builds relationships is people banding together to get stuff done"
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- 68
Political issues and beliefs should be framed inclusively in terms of 'we' rather than divisively as 'us and them,' and with a focus on potential 'win-win' outcomes instead of a 'zero-sum' mentality.
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"we have to be open to framing our issues our causes what we believe in in terms of we and not just us and them we have to try to frame issues in ways that at least consider the possibility of a win-win situation rather than a zero sum situation"
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- 69
External factors, such as media incentives to play to extremes, encourage politicians and parties to adopt maximalist positions, exacerbating polarization and making elections feel like 'mortal combat'.
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"media companies have figured out that there's a profit in playing to the extremes since that's what gets attention politicians and party leaders and interest groups are incentivized to take a maximalist position on almost every issue"
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- 70
The practice of 'purity tests' within political movements or parties, such as the Democratic Party, is counterproductive and not conducive to achieving long-term political success.
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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To achieve long-term success and gain power in a democracy, it is crucial to forge broad alliances and build coalitions that are inclusive of diverse groups, extending beyond those typically identified as 'woke' to encompass the aspirations of others.
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"power comes from forging alliances and building coalitions and making room in those coalitions not only for the woke but also for the waking aspirations of others"
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While it is important to advocate strongly for issues and draw firm lines, the use of 'purity tests' is not an effective strategy for achieving long-term political success in a democracy.
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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Adherence to 'purity tests' within political movements, including the Democratic Party, is detrimental to long-term political success.
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"Purity tests are not a recipe for long-term success"
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The recent election results indicate that the prioritization of democracy has declined among the public.
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"the election proved that democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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- 75
There is a growing trend in the United States and other democracies where politicians and their followers are increasingly willing to violate democratic norms, target critics and rivals, and resort to violence to gain and maintain power.
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"an increasing willingness on the part of politicians and their followers to violate Democratic Norms to do anything they can to get their way to use the power of the state to Target critics and journalists and political rivals and to even resort to violence in order to gain and hold on to power"
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While pluralism generally encourages compromise, there are critical circumstances where democratic norms are violated (e.g., vote suppression, politicizing institutions) that demand firm opposition; however, even in such cases, seeking broad and unexpected allies remains crucial.
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"… a permanent grip on power either by actively suppressing votes or politicizing the Armed Forces or using the Judiciary criminal justice system to go after opponents and in those circumstances pluralism does not call for us to just stand back and say well I'm not sure that's okay in those circumstances a line has been crossed and we have to stand firm and speak out and organize and mobilize as forcefully as we can but even in those circumstances it's important to look for allies in unlikely places"
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A perceived decline in the public's prioritization of democracy, potentially influenced by election outcomes, underscores the need for a renewed commitment to pluralistic principles.
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"the election proved that democracy is pretty far down on people's priority list"
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"have to work towards A Renewed commitment to pluralist principles"
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