First, they're great at mobilizing and being able to solidify their shit without constantly worrying about the words of their opponents and fighting harder to keep them banned than working on the in party issues
Secondly, they may have been able to avoid this radical leftward lurch with the bigger exposure to contrary opinions. This would have probably kept the Democratic party reasonably under the radar to people who, like myself, couldn't see them for what they are until I woke up.
Thats actually a good point on 2 levels.
First, they're great at mobilizing and being able to solidify their shit without constantly worrying about the words of their opponents and fighting harder to keep them banned than working on the in party issues
Secondly, they may have been able to avoid this radical leftward lurch with the bigger exposure to contrary opinions. This would have probably kept the Democratic party reasonably under the radar to people who, like myself, couldn't see them for what they are until I woke up.