Coming from a communist, vote today, protest tomorrow. I'm voting for Kamala and then immediately protesting for the Palestinians AFTER her election (hopefully).
this post was submitted on 26 Oct 2024
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At least we will still be able to protest if Kamala wins
I love the saying, "The trees vote for the axe, because the axe has a wooden handle. Eventually, there'll be no more trees." I'm paraphrasing.
Question for the people posting this kind of meme, and fighting with leftists online: do you spend half this much time calling your dem reps/senators and demanding a change to their policy of supporting genocide? No need to reply, this is just for you to consider.
Question for the people fighting the folks (most of which are leftists too) that vote Democrat out of self preservation: do you spend half as much time attacking Republicans too, or organizing out-of-parliament opposition?
A vote for Harris will not make things better. But if Trump wins, it will get so, so much worse.
i swear to fuck, if i don't stop seeing this garbage after the election then I'm going back to reddit.
What people say about Palestinians today, they will just as quickly say about trans people tomorrow. As long as some minority is in the crosshairs, none of us are safe. The only viable strategy to ensure survival is solidarity, to recognize that our struggles are united and that an offense against one is an offense against all. Otherwise, you might as well be a pick-me.
One of the most important things we learned in English class when studying fascism was that when it comes to fascism, you're next. It is not wise for a minority to throw the other under the bus, as if their suffering does not matter, not only because it isn't moral, but you'll see the people use the same excuses when your rights will be in danger.
the people you say will defend trans people from eradication cannot even say they will protect trans people's right to healthcare, or even their right to exist. you need to understand that they will throw trans people, and really all queer or minority groups, under the bus the very second it becomes politically expedient.
It's an election where you have to sway undecided voters, and by the numbers, trans are not that target. Point blank. You have two choices right now, as shitty as that may be. Which side do you think there's a better chance of progression at?
yay! they are pretending to protect queer people while pretending to care about brown people dying in the third world for the country's murderous power pursuits!
such an improvement!
Not to play 'devils advocate' or whatever you'd prefer to call it, but i'd rather 'blue' make it PERMANENTLY ILLEGAL to ever consider doing [INSERT BAD THING] to [INSERT GROUP HERE]. Holding the vote hostage because 'if you vote red, they'll do [INSERT BAD THING] to [INSERT GROUP HERE], so not voting for us every time means you implicitly support doing [INSERT BAD THING]'
Except instead of magic we have to actually pass laws which require you to elect people and go through a tedious process.
All these "lefties" is weird. Yes, i understand your concern, but have you guys tried to convince Trump supporter to join your course and support your course? Because at this rate those independent WILL NOT WIN, drawing vote from Democrat is securing Republican position. Your strategy is not pragmatic and will only make sure you score an own goal.
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