Revolutionary Blackout Network Declares Democrats "Fair Target," Citing U.S. Left's Failure

Revolutionary Blackout, a prominent voice in independent media and co-founded by activist Nick Cruse, recently issued a stark declaration via social media, asserting an unapologetic stance against the Democratic Party and the broader U.S. left. The statement, posted by Revolutionary Blackout , proclaimed, "I will never apologize for advocating for third parties and exposing the progressive grift." This was coupled with a definitive judgment: "The U.S. left has failed and need a new direction. Anyone who runs as a Democrat is fair target, period."

The Revolutionary Blackout Network (RBN) is known for its anti-establishment, anti-imperialist, and socialist perspectives, consistently critiquing the entrenched two-party system in the United States. Their criticism of the Democratic Party extends to various policy areas, including the Biden administration's foreign policy regarding the Gaza conflict and what RBN identifies as a continuation of neoliberal economic programs. Nick Cruse has frequently voiced disillusionment with mainstream electoral politics, pointing to what he terms the "Black misleadership class" within the Democratic Party.

The phrase "progressive grift" used in the tweet reflects RBN's view that segments of the progressive movement and Democratic politicians have failed to deliver meaningful change, instead maintaining the status quo or serving corporate interests. This critique highlights perceived broken promises and "tepid efforts to push the party left," suggesting that these actions are a form of deception against the public. RBN's platform often emphasizes that both major parties are part of a "capitalist duopoly" that does not genuinely represent working-class interests.

In advocating for third parties, Revolutionary Blackout Network actively supports alternative candidates, such as Jill Stein of the Green Party, and has previously hosted a "Third Party Summit." Their rationale is rooted in the belief that supporting third parties is a crucial step in rejecting the existing political system and fostering "revolutionary energy" among the populace. This approach prioritizes building movements and mutual aid networks outside traditional political structures, viewing electoral engagement as one component of broader systemic change.

The network's defiant position underscores a growing sentiment among some leftist and anti-imperialist groups that the Democratic Party has become an obstacle to genuine progressive reform. By declaring Democrats a "fair target," Revolutionary Blackout signals an intensified commitment to direct and aggressive opposition, aiming to dismantle the perceived "grift" and redirect political discourse towards a fundamentally new direction for the U.S. left.