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What will a win by the Democrats mean?

Well, elections will happen soon here in the U.S.

Millions of people are disgusted with rightwing, corporatist policies of the current regime, and many of them probably plan to vote for Democrats on November 2nd. They see this as a way of countering the current (horrible) way things are going.

But does it?

What will a win by the Democrats mean?

Aren't these the same Democrats that (along with the Republicans) signed the US-PATRIOT ACT? Aren't they the ones that just teamed up with the Republicans to pass laws giving Bush (and all future presidents) the ability to imprison anyone (including U.S. citizens) they name an "enemy combatant" for ever, with no trial? Aren't these the ones that supported the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan? Aren't the ones that still do? Aren't they the ones calling for military attacks on Iran, Syria, North Korea and Venezuela? Aren't they the party that endorsed slavery?

Wasn't a Democratic president in office during the massive cuts in welfare? Wasn't one in office during the Bay of Pigs mercenary attack on Cuba? Wasn't one in office during the invasion of Viet Nam? Korea?

The Democrats represent the same rich elite that the Republicans do. Their only differences lie in the methods of exploitation of the working class masses.

We need to organize ourselves to make a real change. Voting for the Democrats isn't going to do it.