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[–] Zombiepirate@lemmy.world 140 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Oh, I know why!

It's because neoliberalism is an ideology of the right, so they'd rather lose to someone on their right than work with someone to their left.

He's far more concerned with protecting privilege than helping those without.

[–] rafoix@lemmy.zip 64 points 3 days ago

Don’t forget about that sweet AIPAC money.

[–] Battle_Masker@lemmy.blahaj.zone 25 points 3 days ago (1 children)

At this point it's not even neoliberalism anymore. It's neoconservatism with the illusion of left-leaning ideology

[–] paraphrand@lemmy.world 33 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Neoliberalism isn’t about liberal or left ideals.

It’s just about being free to conduct capitalism. It’s about a way of maintaining power.

[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 79 points 3 days ago (1 children)

His sponsors don't like Mamdani. Simple as that. That's who he works for.

[–] SnotFlickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone 49 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

You mean like Joe and Eileen Bailey, the literally made up and imaginary couple that he created and claims are accurate representations of his constituents which he has referenced hundreds of times as justification for his positions?

I shit you not this is a real thing he does. Instead of listening to actual constituents he just makes ones up.

[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 13 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That was such a great John Oliver segment, for anyone who hasn't seen it. Starts at about a minute in.

[–] NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

This is like a spine-tingling revelation in a horror movie... One of the main persons the US is relying on to stop Donald Trump (the leader of the democratic party) is profoundly mentally unwell and unfit, and has been for decades.

The killer is loose in the house and none of the doors are locked.

"Hi Chuck, we're the Bailey's. We're Republicans. We fucking hate you."

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 10 points 2 days ago

Schumer is a worthless sack of shit. That's why.

God forbid that popular progressive policies might be implemented, or that the so-called opposition party might speak out against genocide.

[–] ceenote@lemmy.world 35 points 3 days ago (1 children)

At this point, I hope he doesn't. Schumer's and Jeffries' careers going down in flames ASAP would be a good thing.

[–] Xanthobilly@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Not fast enough. They’re enabling Trump

[–] Deflated0ne@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago

AIPAC. Obviously.

[–] ieatpwns@lemmy.world 32 points 3 days ago

Is it aipac? It’s probably aipac

[–] waddle_dee@lemmy.world 28 points 3 days ago (1 children)

It's cause the Bailey's haven't told him if they like him, yet.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Well the Baileys actually are writing in Trump to be thr mayor of New York, so Schumer is considering his options there

[–] phutatorius@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 days ago

The Baileys know how to write? Unlikely.

[–] Raiderkev@lemmy.world 16 points 3 days ago

I'm sure AIPAC has nothing to do with it

[–] nialv7@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

“All I can tell you is I’m going to continue talking to him,” the Senate minority leader said Sunday

lol what? Talk to him about what? What he had for breakfast?

Cause he's a

That's all there is to it

[–] Triumph@fedia.io 21 points 3 days ago

I wonder if it's related to the reason that he voted to make October 14th a special day for Charlie Kirk.

[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 20 points 3 days ago

Because the DNC is fully committed to the inertia of failed ideas, big money, and losing future elections.

[–] Lucky_777@lemmy.world 15 points 3 days ago

This mf is owned as well. It's easy to see.

[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

They're not the same as Republicans tho, they just fight against progress and a fair society while supporting dictatorships and oligarchies.

"How can you fucks still think both sides are the same?!?1? Those guys are wearing red. They're in blue over there. Are you color blind, or something? That's like, totally opposite!"