Why would she tweet that?! We're so effed... : politicalmemes

[+] Ultragigagigantic@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

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[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

bro i see you paste this same comment in every vaguely partisan thread. this is me calling you out for it. stop spamming this and write original comments. annoying as fuck.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works -1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

IMHO it's fair to paste a very well said reply to a very common misconception.

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 0 points 6 months ago (1 children)

yuck. no. it accuses their opponent right out the gate with “blue conservative”; something that is both intentionally heavily acerbic and an untenable attack without deep and rigorous investigation.

my problem isn’t the comment or its content. it’s the spam and the utter unwillingness to engage with peers as humans with diversity of opinion.

[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works -2 points 6 months ago

The content matters more than the tone; the person to whom they replied didn't say anything new.

[–] Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

This is calling out the actively BS fence sitting.

There is a clear difference between one side who is actively banning books, going against women's rights, and demonizing non-christians.

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

What a vague comment

[–] Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Nah not vague at all.

So many people would rather go, "What do you mean that politician sucks? Everyone sucks."

Saying everyone sucks adds nothing to the conversation and it's a form of fence sitting. Call out bullshit - period.

[–] Ultragigagigantic@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago

As per moderator request, a unique comment for you. Enjoy.

Typically, when I encounter the statement "both sides are the same," it's often voiced by a Democratic-leaning conservative like yourself, aiming to discredit critics of the Democratic Party. While acknowledging similarities in capitalism and conservatism, there are notable distinctions. Wouldn't it be preferable to foster more diversity of perspectives? If we truly want to address dissenting voices, we should invite them to actively participate and offer solutions rather than merely criticizing from the sidelines. Transitioning from first-past-the-post voting allows for more accurate representation and mitigates the spoiler effect. Electoral reform can be pursued at the state level without waiting for federal action, as demonstrated by Maine and Alaska. However, Republicans are working to restrict alternative electoral systems. Why adopt the same voting methods preferred by Republicans? Embracing multiple political parties ensures broader representation and engagement, benefiting both citizens and the Democratic Party. Increased voter participation leads to more democratic outcomes. So, what's holding back Democratic-led states from prioritizing electoral reform? Let's take action and advocate for change within our own states to ensure better representation and competition among candidates. We deserve genuine representation, not excuses.

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