So now we're hearing it from our concerned friends--don't go! Keep fighting and keep waiting. The Great Democratic Transformation (or GoDoT) is almost here! Surely GoDoT will arrive tomorrow, and we'll all be saved!

1992: Clinton, the Boomer rejoinder to the era of Reagan. Regan-era neoliberal policy is intensified. NAFTA, PNTR.

2008: Obama was supposed to be the dynamic correction to the era of G.W. Bush. The privatization of health care is further formalized under the ACA. No bankers go to jail, and corporate profits stay strong. The TPP is created. Atmospheric CO2 reaches levels unrecorded in human history.

2016: okay, so the corrupt Democrats lied/cheated/rolled over you, but you're going to win! They are so shaking in their boots! Just stay put for a bit longer. GoDoT is just around the corner!

2020: Well, change is slow; who ever said it wasn't? But a second Hillary term will free her up to be really progressive! And besides, now that the House and Senate are more Republican than ever, we have to stick with her. You can't change horses midstream! Keep fighting, and stay where you are.

2024, well, we can't just give the White House back to Republicans, can we? The GoDoT is sure to arrive soon, but ONLY if we stay together within the Democratic party. Keep the faith. If you don't, you'll be punished....

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Vladimir: What does he do, Mr Godot? [Silence.] Do you hear me?
Boy: Yes, sir.
Vladimir: Well?
Boy: He does nothing, sir.