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[–] [email protected] 65 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Good move, they were a clown and pointing out that they were arguing entirely in bad faith is correct. They did it under the guise of being far-leftist, but as a far-leftist myself, I have a hard time believing it was for anything other than pissing people off. Hopefully they can go practice being happy instead of doom-posting on niche Internet forums.

 
 

Not a lot of folks posting here so I’ll just keep spamming

 

This ol' boy's name was Stux. He made it from 2016 to 2023; a 7 year run!

[–] [email protected] 151 points 5 months ago (5 children)

It is sad to think about how many working class people will funnel their earned money into his pockets.

[–] [email protected] 92 points 5 months ago

Good god. I feel bad for them on two fronts.

  1. That’s a brutal way to die and at a young age.
  2. They were so delusioned by religion that they put themselves in danger to spread around ancient mythological texts to random people.

In no way is religion worth the events.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The hard truth is that to get a leftist government we, you and I, and others, have to do more than vote. We still need to vote because it is an avenue given to us. A free lever. But we need to become active locally. In tenant unions, in local leftist groups. We have to organize and this takes time. Do not vote and pray, vote and then act.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You are not helping your case. I won’t hold your words against those that are serious about doing good.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

Tensions are high and they are understandably panicked. Have open conversations with them in good faith. It is the only way forward.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (4 children)

There is division within the ranks of the right as well. There are protest votes upwards near 20% in the Republican primary in some states, even when there is nobody running against Trump. I understand things are dire, but the Democratic party can win this election. I am far further to the left than the Democrats are, but will still vote for them in the elections to buy time. We must believe in ourselves, and I think lashing out against the far left is detrimental to the cause. It is fair to confront those who are adamant about sitting out elections, but the conversation to mobilize the far left pragmatically must be tactful and not full of hate.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

I understand your view, though I see those who do refuse to pull the levers of democracy as misguided and self-destructive rather than overtly and explicitly "supporting fascism." Convince them to pull the levers they are given, rather than lash out at them. Humans who are confronted with negativity and accusatory language will only back further into their corners and pull out their fists.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

If their post is meant to persuade a super-minority of US political types (the far left) by talking down to them on a niche social media website, they are not doing a very good job. This is not how you convince people to join you. Then again, maybe they have no intention of doing this, and just want to lash out at anyone who will listen.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 5 months ago

This has been clear from the start. Netanyahu has spit in the face of Biden time and time again, taking US tax dollars and using it as he sees fit. Trump won't even require Netanyahu to spit!

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago (19 children)

Why is your first reaction to attack the left, when the right is standing in front of you?

[–] [email protected] 41 points 5 months ago (6 children)

Any working class person living in the elements of this economy will tell you it is not good; cherry-picked indicators in these reports be damned. When the people tell you they are hurting in numbers this large, leaders must listen, not ignore.

 
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Happy September, y'all.

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