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[–] [email protected] 22 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

So basically accuse people of “the duopoly” or whatever. Great quotes:

“People are different and this is why everyone is wrong”

“Citing “Class war” means I don’t have to be accurate or even remotely correct”

“My fisher-price understanding of politics means there’s no room for debate…”

Something something about wrestling with a pig and how much they like getting everyone dirty…

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Going back to these quotes:

“I don’t criticize Democrats cuz I side with Republicans, I criticize Democrats Cuz THEY side with Republicans.”

“Our fight is not Left/Right anymore, it is Us vs.Them.”

“We have 2 corporate party’s that serve Wall St/War Machine/Corporations & crush everyone else. #UniParty @0rf”

Just by reading these quotes, it should tell you more than plenty of our difference in world views.

It is just a difference in opinion, no need to put words in my mouth or assume anything that I am or am not for.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I don’t think anyone on Lemmy is ever downvoting you because of difference of intention.

Sorry to be the messenger BUT YOU ARE CONSTANTLY DISMISSED BECASE OF THE WEAKNESS OF YOUR ARGUMENT.

You aren’t really different in intention from anyone else you just end up with the shittiest take that no one can understand or relate to.

Like consider yourself in a room of liberal manifesto folks and all you can do is spout Hillary Clinton conspiracies… maybe the issue isn’t protecting kids… maybe it’s you?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Hillary Clinton conspiracies

I also share owner-class media and much more, so I already know you are not correct on the matter.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts though, I know we will not agree on our view points.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago (1 children)

“Owner-class” = self defeating rhetoric.

We should all get past capitalistic BS. But self defeating BS only makes this harder

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Do you remember the 99% versus the 1% protests?

Occupy Wall Street--2011 protest in New York against wealth inequality

It is just a continuation, owner-class versus the working class.

[–] [email protected] 14 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

What’s interesting is that I remember, supported, and know folks who participated in those protests..

None of them said what you say nor sounded as dumb as you do.

It’s weird knowing and interacting with that element while hearing you say dumb shit like this…

Like having an anarchists library on hand didn’t mean I had to deal with this level of dumb…

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for your insights and your nice words.

People can be a part of something without aligning 100% with the movement, that is just being a follower, not a leader.

I question your experiences, but I will not push back on them.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I appreciate the civility. Though, I hope you eventually realize how much your own words are part of “the movement” against you.

You can worry about my “experience” all you want but at some point you should understand how little your “experience” means. Other voices have a place… consider them!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I am sharing diverse experiences, just look at my post history.

It does not align with the status quo.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

“Status quo” is in your head.

“The point” on the other hand…

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

I understand what you are point out.

I will continue to learn and talk with those that do not agree with me and those that do.