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Post by Manda2212 on Jul 7, 2020 22:29:57 GMT -5
I was not looking to hear anything in particular and I was not being facetious. This is something that has interested me and perplexed me for some time so thanks for taking the time to answer. However, do you have anything more concrete than Wikipedia where I can do some reading? They aren't the most reliable source of information. Also, I'd be leery of naming an entire political party racist due to one dickhead of a president. Sounds a lot to me like you're generalizing. If republicans have to own neo-mazis, should Democrats not have to own antifa and other radical left wing groups? Ugh Manda why did you edit, we were off to such a good start! Coming back to edit your post to include "yeah but if we have racists, you have to have bad people too" is tacky. It's ok to look critically at one group without getting caught up in whataboutism. I can give some anecdotes as someone who lives in a major West Coast city that's seen significant riots/protests over the last month. I've people who wear a lot of black and military surplus, have a hardon for communism, and think they're warriors against the classist evils of capitalism. These people are not Democrats, their hot take is that two party system is theater meant to keep us in-fighting so we don't rise up against our capitalist oppressors. I mean, I agree with that... But the whole anarchy thing, not so much. Again, this is coming from my years of frequenting shitty dive bars and shooting the shit with random skinny white kids over a Tecate. I get it but I was merely pondering if it is okay to categorize an entire group of people, or a political party as it were, as racists, because of the vile beliefs of one man, or a group of people that most disavow. Thanks for calling me tacky though! Love it! 💙
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Post by KingRichard on Jul 7, 2020 22:33:26 GMT -5
I really feel for you dude. To know that you were superior intellectually, that your opinion is just and right and that there are people; stupid people like me who have a different viewpoint must be very tiring. I’m sure that once Manda realizes that you think she’s dumb, but not as dumb as me, Steve, and Pam she’ll come rushing back to make you feel better. Get well soon Muahahaha she’s been summoned! The thing is, if I don’t assume stupidity or ignorance then the only thing left is malice or greed. It seems that the economy under Trump is a big thing his supporters like to tout, but it’s going to come at a great cost. Obama’s administration helped us get out of a recession, but it was only a bandaid, a temporary fix on a gaping anal fissure. Nothing about the system was changed to prevent it from happening again. Trump’s administration continued the trend and managed to not fuck anything up (economically) for a few years, and also temporarily boosted the economy with (egregious) tax cuts and deregulation. But this is going to come at a great cost, and all these fucking boomers are going to be dead while the younger generation is still dealing with pollution and global warming, increasing wealth disparities, rent and expenses increasing faster than wages increase, and a deficit that is just terrifyingly ridiculous and has been for some time. And then we have Manda pointing out racism in the Democratic Party. Did the parties switch platforms in 1968? Yes. Do I view things like: Republican Party racist, Democratic Party not racist? Nah. I view Democratic Party as largely racist, and Republican Party as significantly more racist. Your leader started his political career with a racist “birther” conspiracy theory! And it just never stopped. So all this. The division, the overt racism, the weakened ties with long time allies, the sucking up to authoritarians who easily play Trump, the complete disregard and denial of global warming and the environment, the idiotic trade war with China (easy to win?), the egregious tax cuts, the sadistic immigration policies, harmful changes to HUD, constant lying and absolute disregard for the truth or facts, constantly attacking media that doesn’t agree with him, using national guard to attack peaceful protestors for a photo op, talking about taking away guns WITHOUT due process (isn’t that a thing with you freedom types?), the abysmal and completely irresponsible coronavirus response, and just generally being a menace on national television to anyone who isn’t part of his base. Also, what the fuck has he done about healthcare? Repeal and replace? Whatever. We don’t even have that piece of shit wall. So it’s all worth it? For a few judges and an economy that was doing well for a while but cannot be sustained with the way things are currently (even without coronavirus)? I don’t think Biden’s going to change anything, but my god we need to get this fucking monster out of office. Anyone who can’t see that he is too toxic and incompetent to lead, I do not think has an opinion I am willing to even consider. Well you might have a chance of kicking out Donald Trump out if the mainstream media let in a third party into the debates in all honesty I really can't see Joe Biden becoming the next president I think people have forgotten why Donald Trump win in the first the place people was sick to death of politicians saying one thing to the people but ended doing another thing
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Post by Manda2212 on Jul 7, 2020 22:37:33 GMT -5
This IS after 1968, right?
And this one.
Check them out and let me know, thanks 👍
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Post by devogirl on Jul 7, 2020 22:45:34 GMT -5
Ok, that's enough politics talk. I'm locking this thread. Please take your political discussions somewhere else.
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