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cross-posted from: https://hexbear.net/post/9679962

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[–] skunk@lemmy.zip 33 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

to all the dem voters: look at what they said how they would help the palestinians and then look at what they did. They don't view you any different.

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 weeks ago

then look at what they did

the trail of tears prove how little they actually look at what they did -- they just shrug and go along w it.

[–] ShinkanTrain@lemmy.ml 31 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Same image but the one with the hat is also wearing the dress

[–] Diva@lemmy.ml 38 points 3 weeks ago
[–] lordziv@lemmy.nz 20 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] aBundleOfFerrets@sh.itjust.works -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 17 points 3 weeks ago

^ a self referential comment

[–] iltg@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

this is propaganda

voting is in no way incompatible with mutual aid and community self defense

a bipartisan political system is ridiculous yet not engaging with it at all benefits only those already in power

may as well pick who you're going to protest against

anyone pushing this false dichotomy has ulterior motives, likely in the exact system they're trying to keep you away from

[–] DudleyMason@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 weeks ago (6 children)

Remember "help us get Biden elected and we'll help push him left?"

Voting is incompatible, because Liberals will just vote and then go back to brunch of their candidate wins.

It's also incompatible with basic human decency to vote for a candidate who's shown they're happy to support an ongoing genocide.

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[–] m532@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Engaging with the theater benefits media companies (a.k.a. those in power). They make fat cash from the spectacle.

[–] iltg@sh.itjust.works -3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

watch less tv, support local news networks. you know, part of the "communal help" you propose as an alternative

reminder this is a false dichotomy

[–] m532@lemmy.ml 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You want me to support the local bourgeoise who feed people regurgigated cia material? How about no, class traitor.

[–] iltg@sh.itjust.works -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

what? who said bourgeoisie? do you not have community run outlets? it seems to me you need to go outside and see what other comrades are up to

[–] m532@lemmy.ml 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Engaging with the theater benefits media companies (a.k.a. those in power). They make fat cash from the spectacle.

That's what you're trying to distract from.

[–] iltg@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 weeks ago

this is bait, i swear you can turn off the tv and log off. as far as i know voting in the US does not include mandatory watching of state propaganda and cheering for the leader.

i fully endorse disengaging from propaganda machines, turns out telling folks that nothing makes a difference anyway is propaganda ("climate doomerism" may be an interesting and related read)

[–] figjam@midwest.social 3 points 3 weeks ago

This is not an either or scenario dummies

[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Not voting is always the worst option. Anyone that tries to convince you not to vote is on the side of evil.

[–] RiverRock@lemmy.ml 21 points 3 weeks ago

Actually genocide is the worst option. Anyone who tries to get you to help with genocide is a nazi.

the side of evil

God, you're a child. Is it any wonder the "free" world is rapidly nazifying when the average level of thought is "good guys vs bad guys"?

[–] EmmiLime@lemmy.ml 20 points 3 weeks ago (19 children)

voting lesser evil is being on the side of evil

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[–] m532@lemmy.ml 20 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Is this a plot for a superhero movie?

The superhero is called "Voteman" ofc

He commits voter fraud by casting lots of votes

He votes the nonvoters away

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 weeks ago

fraud does happen, but it's greatly overshadowed by voter suppression and disenfranchisement.

[–] BanMeFromPosting@lemmy.ml 9 points 3 weeks ago

Anyone who tries to get you to vote for genociders is evil, actually

[–] 1Malayali@lemmy.ml 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Not necessarily. If the 'not voting' creates awareness on issues and inspires action, then it can be good. It would be on what it is for and what its effects are.

Generally, voting may be good. But if 3rd parties you like to vote for are not allowed or face structural impediments, then if you use not voting as awareness for it, it being good or bad would be on the effects, right?

[–] AviAdi@suppo.fi 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Did the image get deleted?

[–] m532@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

The image is still there, but it's somehow only visible on lemmy.ml

You can see it by clicking on the fediverse symbol (the rainbow pentagon star)

[–] Ryanmiller70@lemmy.zip 1 points 3 weeks ago

I vote for the least evil party, which is never either of these assholes. I advocate for doing that and taking violent actions at every given opportunity, especially if these fuckeits are brave enough to show their faces in public.

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