Hopelessness is not a plan but it is often expressed in the more progressive leftwing media, which is sad because at the same time, these same writers are pushing the boundaries of political discourse on the left.   It's good that they demand bold change, it's good that they want it now but it's bad that when it doesn't come to pass they throw in the towel and make readers want to slip into a hot bath with a sharp object.

What's missing is admitting that while big change can come rapidly, it doesn't happen very often and it's almost always achieved when Democrats have veto proof majorities.  It's understandable, I used to feel that way too.

Instead of beating up on Democratic members of Congress, more energy should be directed at states where Democrats could have been elected but weren't.   Now that's a plan.


Sources:

https://talkingpointsmemo.com/edblog/biden-is-having-his-cake-and-eating-it-too

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/06/opinion/senate-infrastructure-bill-bipartisan.html