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[–] 16 points 1 year ago* (6 children)

He is wants to introduce state ran grocery stores with lower prices than chain stores, freeze rents for some people, and give people free childcare. So like basic human empathy stuff. Its still treating the symptoms of capitalism but its treating them as directly and effectively as possible. His platform isn't that radical, but any concessions to the working class that doesn't make someone a buck will always be faced with hard opposition by those who benefit from the status quo.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    I'm not an American, but I would imagine him treating the symptoms of capitalism is the only real power he has. It's not like he has the ability to change State or Federal law if elected.

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  • [–] 13 points 1 year ago*

    If people see his policies succeed it is very likely that not only Zohran might very quickly find himself in higher positions where he has authority and influence to change national law, but also the very democrats who claim such fundamental change is impossible might find themselves replaced by people who are actually willing to work for the people.

    So a lot is riding on Zohran's failure.

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