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Do you think this will have an impact on the actual genocide, though? Do you feel like you've done enough? Can you fairly and honestly say this is something you care about if this is your only action regarding this problem?
Yes, this is definitely what I want to do with my afternoon (this is actually not sarcastic). Did I remove any relevant context? Please elaborate if you care to continue this surreal tangent.
I did.
Any chance on giving that statement second thought? I think you'll find something interesting.
I'm unfamiliar with the term. Maybe if you clarify I can tell you if I feel identified with the definition.
Erm... So by me suggesting their vote was lost, i implied they were victims? I'm sorry but I disagree.
No. I think you may have a fixation with victimhood and its implications on the value and humanity of people, and I think you've pushed this fixation in every point during this exchange, projecting it into my arguments.
This is another example of the former. You seem to be under the impression that victimization is a ranking system.
Maybe I should clarify. Under my perspective, everyone deserves to be listened to, have their humanity accepted and treated with respect (even in situations of conflict and mutual destruction). You, me, white males, bolivians, jews, palestines, fundies, tankies, billionaires, criminals, war criminals, nazis, hitler, genghis khan. Everyone.
The reason behind this is that without that basic extension of empathy, all possibilities of consensus are lost before a conversation even begins. Do I always extend these basic forms of empathy to everyone? No, sometimes I'm a dick, but I do try.
My original point was about the consequences of the lack of willingness to convey these basic forms of empathy to white males in the election (this doesn't imply i consider them victims. I don't.)
What I'm currently trying to convey now is that victimization is not a ranking system, friend. And voting or not voting for someone is not an effective course of action to solve anything you truly care about.
I'm sorry people you care about are suffering. <3
Edit: I don't think I did, and I honestly have no use for information regarding your sex, gender or ethnicity.
Yes. Trump's incompetence is much more likely to lead to failure.
No. While you still draw breath and the genocide is ongoing, you can never say you've done enough.
Where did I say this was my only action? I specifically called it my "most basic" action, indicating I view it as one of the easiest/least impactful.
Yes, and I provided the context directly under where I accused you of removing it. I was speaking of the "white male" group you singled out in relation to other groups. You made it seem as if I was singling you personally out in relation to other groups.
This is the last I'll say on it, since we both agree that the sex, gender and ethnicity of the other is irrelevant.
I've thought about it and have determined that white males do not face unique forms of discrimination due to them being white males, simply the same capitalist oppressions which used to be reserved for others. So to single them out as a unique group that is discriminated against is not based in reality.
"When you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression "
Someone who's desire for engaging in and "winning" internet debates is libidinal.
No, suggesting that their vote was lost due to the democratic party "denying their humanity, feelings and fears" implies they are victims of having those things stripped away.
So we have a core disagreement here (though I don't see the relevance).
Respect is freely given but can be lost. How do you respect Nazis? Baby Hitler did nothing wrong sure, adult Hitler is a different story. We didn't beat Hitler by hearing him out and defeating him in the marketplace of ideas. We pushed the Nazis in and he ate a bullet.
Another core disagreement.
these things were conveyed to white males. Far more than any other group. I'm expected to vote democratic party despite a genocide of my brothers and sisters in faith...Dems literally adopted Trump's white nativist policies to try and appeal to white males and {1}you're justifying their lack of support while combatting mine...
being stripped of your "humanity, feelings and fears" and having to face a total lack of empathy in the system, would be victimization. It's just not something they face.
Edit: {1}
Thank you for taking the time to reply to my comment thoughtfully. I understand our disagreements better now, and I apologize if I came across as arguing in bad faith. I'm sure you understand my perspective better now, and I appreciate you addressing it with respect.
Peace to you and all those you care about.