With membership at new lows and no electoral wins to their name, it’s time for the Greens to ditch the malignant narcissist who’s presided over its decline.

"How has Stein fared as a leader? By AOC’s perfectly reasonable standard, she’s done abysmally. As of July 2024, a mere 143 officeholders in the United States are affiliated with the Green Party. None of them are in statewide or federal offices. In fact, no Green Party candidate has ever won federal office. And Stein’s reign has been a period of indisputable decline, during which time the party’s membership—which peaked in 2004 at 319,000 registered members—has fallen to 234,000 today.

This meager coalition can’t possibly kick-start a legitimate political movement, capable of organizing voters and advancing ideas outside of perennial electoral events. It’s just large enough, however, to spoil the work of those who put in this kind of work."

    • shalafi@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      OP pointed a big red arrow at Stein’s stated beliefs, there’s your answer. Anything to say except, “Nuh uh!”?

          • blazera@lemmy.worldEnglish
            4·
            2 months ago

            Ah its that darn work experience required but how do you get work experience paradox.

            By this logic we should never elect new politicians.

            • TachyonTele@lemm.ee
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              2 months ago

              Has she held any positions at all? What does she do between running for president?

              22 years of campaigning, and never once held any office whatsoever. Truly a great leader!

              • blazera@lemmy.worldEnglish
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                2 months ago

                How do you expect someone to get elected if being elected is a prerequisite.

                She continues political work. Talks, events, promoting other green party people. Stuff that doesnt make headlines.