Progressive Politics

As a non-American, it's simple to see how the Democratic party at the national level puts on a show of resistance against the Republicans but is largely and intentionally ineffective against any legislation that benefits their shared corporate masters. Of course, people will point out individual politicians who actually do their jobs, but that's the entire point: to do enough to look like they're trying without doing enough to actually make a difference.

Controlled opposition. The US political system is a farce.