Just a thought about #YourParty and people's lack of enthusiasm.
I know they fucked up the whole setting up of the party, and they took ages to get this far ...
But I do think some folk dismiss the party because they fear being on the losing team. That is, they don't want to support a party that turns out to be a laughing stock.
The thing is, if not enough people support it, it will never get off the ground. So it gets all a bit catch 22. But I do think people need to feel confident in whatever they are supporting. It's not just a case of agreeing with policies, it's a case of feeling proud of the party they support. Faith they will win.
It's a bit like liking a band. Sometimes people need the endorsement from a music critic before they will feel confident to passionately like a band. I think it works that way sometimes.
There might be music you love, and music you like, but a current scene and endorsement from journalists can turn a likeable band into a band you feel passionate about. The passion comes from social kudos from being a fan of a cool band, and confidence that you won't look like a nob from admitting you like them.
I kinda think the lack of enthusiasm for Your Party is a similar thing.
Lydia Conwell
in reply to Lydia Conwell • • •The thing is, they had the passionate support via Corbyn. But for whatever reason, that passion hasn't transcended into a popular socialist party.
Right now, it seems Zack Polanksi is winning the kudos and that seems to me because he read the room while the founders of Your Party were wondering how long they can delay things. Polanski just picked up on the popular talking points and ran with them. He's been saying a lot of the things Your Party was/is supposed to be saying.
I'm not enamoured by Polanski, but if Your Party doesn't materialise into something better, the Greens will get my vote next election. They might even get in my constituency, coming second last time.
#GreenParty