Someone getting downvoted into oblivion for daring to speak up is hardly the slam dunk you think it is. There are exceptions to the rule.

That hasn't been my impression of Lemmy at all; it's mostly an echo chamber in here. One minute everyone is accusing Biden of supporting a genocide, the next minute I'm hearing that we have to vote for Biden to save democracy. But would it really be that hard to get someone to replace him?

I get what you mean. But something about the fourth of July just brings it out of me

To be fair, I hear US history education varies wildly by state. Thanks states rights!

That's a fair point and I don't disagree with engagement per se. But, posting here, I get the sense that every meme I make should include a list of disclaimers to ward off potential misunderstandings.

On the flip side, maybe I should word things better. But it's hard enough to join together idea and meme format (at least for me).

There are a couple ways you can interpret this post; a meme does not constitute an argument after all.

My concern is simply about the lack of enforcement concerning the Geneva Convention. An action being in violation doesn't seem to matter so long as the violator wins the war. We can name many instances where perpetrators openly flout the rules. Hence "this is worthless".

Of course, you could always take a meme literally (as people on Reddit/Lemmy love to do) but that would be the most uncharitable interpretation.

Emphasis on "your vote" I guess. I thought this post was going to advocate for protesting and civil disobedience.

Man, how do people even come up with this shit

Not giving my email to theintercept. Sorry not sorry.

Well I guess that explains it lol