The idea of abolishing prisons and the police was always stupid,

I agree. As often stated, defunding police and ICE is crazy talk. Those agencies have legitimate jobs to perform, but they need to get rid of the storm trooper tactics.

When you grow up you learn to listen to other people, consider all views, and then make a reasonable determination for the best result.

There is a difference between making a reasonable determination, and selling out. Making a reasonable determination could be along the lines of "what can I get done, that serves my constituents", while selling out is making a reasonable determination of "what is best for ME, and I don't care about my constituents". In a clip recently, I saw AOC saying out loud, words to the effect "I can't rock the boat, because these Congresspeople are my coworkers. I need to get along with them." Not a word about what her constituents elected her for. It's all about sucking up to the big dogs that can advance her.

It isn't just AOC. The vast majority of Congress has sold their constituents out for big donor money and personal advancement. There is a broad consensus among USians for legal abortion, for a national health program, and against the made up war in Iran. Yet, here we are.

Steve