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Oh so you do believe in spoiler candidates? What's your defense for constant third party and green party advocacy if you know it's a statistical fact that spoiler effect exists?
No, I don't believe in it. I was using the argument that you all throw at me every single day. :) And I find it hilarious that you all think it's ok, when it happens to the Republicans, just not when it happens to YOUR party. lol
So you were using an argument you don't even believe just to try and win an argument because you can't defend your real position? That's incredibly bad faith.
Yes, literally anything that breaks voters from the Republican party is good, and everything that breaks voters away from Democrats is bad. That's because the Republicans are full of fascists hell bent on destroying American democracy, and the Democrats are the only credible thing standing against them.
No, I was pointing out the hypocrisy that's being shown in people who use that argument. It's not really that deep, friend.
In YOUR view. I respect and support your right to an opinion, but not every one has the same opinion as you. Including about half of the country.
s half of the country "fascists" now? lol
Bullshit, there's nothing in that comment to indicate it was sarcasm, and the "I'm pulling from Republicans too but that doesn't fit your narrative" defence goes directly against what you're now saying.
There were once people who had the opinion that it was moral to own other people. There were once people who had the opinion that other people should be marched into camps to be gassed and burned. Not all opinions are equal, and some opinions, such as those, deserve to be called abhorrent and fascist.
Have you heard none of the Republican rhetoric on gay people this past decade? Have you heard none of the Republican rhetoric on trans people this last decade? Have you heard none of the Republican rhetoric on immigrants this past decade? Have you heard none of the Republican rhetoric on Muslims this past decade? Did you not see the last Republican president try desperately to overturn the results of a free and fair election before finally inciting an insurrection? Did you not hear him say he'll be a dictator and suspend the constitution next time if elected?
There are some Republicans who still respect America's institutions, such as Pence and Romney, but they've been effectively expelled from the party. Trumpian Fascism now rules the Republican base by a majority, you just need to look at their primary results this year to see that's the case.
So do you support and respect my right to have an opinion that is different than yours? Because I respect and value your right to have an opinion that is different than mine.
So as I asked earlier, is half of the country fascist now?
Do you think all Republicans are fascists?
Because I don't. And I'm not Republican, and I don't vote Republican.
Sure if your opinion doesn't directly lead to the rise of fascism. Oh wait, you repeatedly post leftist third party advocacy in the middle of the election to decide Fascism or Democracy? No I don't respect that opinion and seemingly almost no one here does, that's why your hundreds of posts and comments on your two week old account have been down voted to hell.
Anyone who still supports Trump after a decade of his rhetoric and actions is a Fascist. I repeat again:
Nice job ignoring me pointing out your bad faith argument by the way.
So do you think people should only post articles they think will get upvoted? And create an echo chamber of "like-think." Do you think that would be better than supporting diversity of thought and opinion?
I'm not sure what you are implying. Care to clarify?
I post Libertarian third party news as well, which in theory takes votes away from Republicans. Funny how those don't get nearly the number of downvotes. Hmmm, curious.
So again, do you think that half of the country is made up of fascists now? You know, you can just answer yes or no. Pretty simple question.
Half of entire country isn't going to vote for your candidate. Are they wrong? Are they fascists?
I respect and support your right to vote for whoever you want. Do you support them voting for whoever they want, as is their American right?
Renoved, civility.
Why would I get banned for spam?
These are political news articles written by news orgs, and posted to a political news Lemmy community. That's not "spam." That's called posting content that matches theme of the community.
Because you've posted 1200 posts or comments in two weeks, that's about 10 an hour for 14 days straight. Almost all of those comments were multiple paragraphs. Making the exact same talking points and ignoring every time someone refutes you.
My comments are mostly in response to people commenting with me. It's called having conversation. If someone doesn't respond to me, then I don't respond back.
I have posted MANY non-political articles, and this is not the only Lemmy community I post to.
And just because someone hasn't changed my opinion, doesn't mean that I am spamming or that I'm "ignoring every time someone refutes" me.
It's called staying true to my convictions. You post your opinions, and I reply with mine. Then you reply with more of yours, and I reply with most of mine.
Nothing you have listed is defined as "spam" in any shape or form.
Do you realize that I post Libertarian third-party news too? And many would argue that libertarian candidates actually take votes AWAY from Trump and Republicans? What about my science articles? Or my education articles to education communities I moderate? Or my articles supporting unions and teachers?
Are you under the impression that I only post to c/poltics?!
I get it. You're mad because I am not voting the same way as you. That's ok. Diversity of opinion and thought is good, healthy even.
But I'm not spamming anything, and it's uncivil for you to falsely accuse me of that.
And it's awesome that you care about me so much that you look up how many articles I post. Unfortunately, I don't feel as passionate about you, so I haven't looked up your profile and I have no idea how many articles/comments you have posted.
You can be mad at me. But don't make up stuff about me. Cool?
Is there some rule against being a fast typist?
Is there a word-count that you prefer that my replies be?
The word count I’d prefer from some users is zero.
I'm not a troll tho. I just have a different opinion than yours. I support and respect your right to your own opinion. I just have a different one.
And calling someone in this sub a troll is generally deemed uncivil, definitely not respectful, and may be against the rules. Please keep your replies to me civil.
Just because you don't agree with me, no reason to get personal and lower down to name-calling.
Oops didn't know that, but looks like being bad faith and spamming is against the rules too.
But I'm not arguing in bad faith as I have been posting my real views and opinions, and I'm not spamming.
I post political news articles written by news orgs, and posted to this Lemmy political news community.
That’s not “spam.” That’s an example of posting Lemmy community-themed content.
If you feel any article I have submitted to this community is against the rules, please contact the mods and let them know. They are very good at moderating this community and they remove anything that is against the rules fairly quickly.
If these are your real views, then I am dreadfully sorry to have engaged with you.
Yep, those are my real views, as are the views I discuss in my replies. And the comment was that I was arguing in bad faith, and I assured you I wasn't.
So what about my profile makes you so "dreadfully sorry" and worried?
I'm sorry I still haven't looked up your profile, but I don't care enough to do that, because I don't know you and you seem very rude to me in our discussions so far.
Hopefully, it was just a bad day you were having, because I try to default to everyone having good intentions unless proven otherwise.
"Transracial-Mormon", I already have massive problems with the LDS church and "transracialism", but to claim to be "transracial" in one of the most racist church in the US? Cmon.
Which race are you trying to transition into?
You left the "Satanist" part out tho. Did you overlook that?
Do you really think I would be a "devout" traditional Mormon if I were also a Satanist?
And also, are you implying that you judge people based on their religion? I hope not, as that doesn't sound very democratic.
And since you seem to have a question about my religion:
I practice Independent Mormonism "where individuals or groups embrace and adapt some of the teachings and some of the practices of Mormonism such as strong community ties, frugality, living debt-free, promoting and continuing education, healthy habits like avoiding drugs and alcohol, daily exercise, and more, with much more progressive views on theology, science, and social issues, while not necessarily believing in the supernatural aspects of the religion."
And I'm a Satanist. :)
Nice job completely ignoring the question. The question was, which race are you trying to transition into? If you're transracial after all.
I've answered this question before with other people. But I don't feel like you are asking in a respectful way.
Do you talk to transgender people like this as well? Serious question.
Because it's up to me if I want to share the information with you or not.
And again, not sure what this has to do with a political discussion. Does my sexual preference matter to you as well?! I'm not sure what point you are trying to make by getting personal with me.
You disagree with my opinion. I disagree with yours. But I respect your right to your opinion, and I expect the same courtesy from you.
Getting personal is not making your point. Please stay civil and try to avoid personal insults please. Thank you!
They aren't the same, Transracialism is a fringe belief that's been widely rebuked as incredibly racist. Get better sealioning.
Which was exactly what people said about transgender people as well.
And seems like people are starting to take this seriously.
"Racial dysphoria, also known as ethnic dysphoria, refers to a psychological condition characterized by a profound sense of disconnection from one’s own culture and a strong identification with a different culture, typically one that is distinct from the individual’s background.
Gender and Race in an Age of Unsettled Identities: How the transgender experience opens up new possibilities for thinking about gender and race By Princton University Press
https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691172354/trans
Rebecca Tuvel, Associate Professor and Chair of Philosophy at Rhodes College
https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/hypatia/article/abs/in-defense-of-transracialism/D534B85A2455F8E4C925AE1B6E3DC760
https://blog.apaonline.org/2021/07/06/changing-identities-are-race-and-gender-analogous/
Hmmmm, I guess it's not quite as "racist" as you believed.
Curious about some of your words; I would like to know if you are implying that I am racist because I am transracial.
Are you imagining things?
Oh wow, one professor wrote a book and now it's not racist, I didn't know that's how the world worked. Thank you so much. /s
Oh, so you don't remember when people hated transgender people, didn't take it seriously, and actively tried to pretend it wasn't a real thing?! How old are you?
Other people did as well.
Also, the "one professor" who wrote about it, bets her career on it, still surprised you, didn't it...
All travel begins with one first step. You know, there also one person who decided to take transgenderism seriously first too. I think these same conversations have gone exactly like this before.
Which side of history do you wanna be on?
So tell me again how's it racist? And are you calling me racist? I'm not sure what you mean, so I just wanna clarify.