▲ 895 ▼ Woman Who ‘Credibly Accused’ Trump of Sex With a Minor Reportedly Had Her Records Removed From Epstein Files (www.mediaite.com) submitted 5 months ago by floofloof@lemmy.ca to c/news@lemmy.world 83 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] SnarkoPolo@lemmy.world 32 points 5 months ago (2 children) Nothing is going to come of this. He's invincible because we've allowed it. permalink fedilink source hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] Soulg@ani.social 38 points 5 months ago (3 children) None of that "we" shit permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Stormy@thelemmy.club 13 points 5 months ago For real. We never stood a chance against him and el on musk manipulating the ever loving fuck out of the media and the election. permalink fedilink source parent [–] null@lemmy.org 11 points 5 months ago (3 children) He's invincible because 1/3rd of the US population looked away while another 1/3rd put him into power. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] ericatty@infosec.pub 11 points 5 months ago And the other 1/3 were accused of being hyperbolic and/or hysterical. permalink fedilink source parent [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago (1 child) But Harris was going to eat Palestinian children! Now at least the Palestinians are safe! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Really sucks how Harris was such a shitty candidate that no one wanted to vote for her even when she was up against a man who openly stated he was going to do what he has been doing. I wonder if Democrats have learned anything from their mistakes. Unfortunately I doubt it permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I mean she can be a bad candidate and still be the only logical choice. I don’t think letting fascism take root was a good idea. But you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Keep blaming the victims. I'm sure that'll get them to listen to you. To the average, uneducated and heavily propagandized, American citizen there is very little difference between Democrats and Republicans. Each side calls the other fascist or communist or nazis so often the words have lost meaning. Each side is owned entirely by corporate interests (often the same corps) and often don't even pay lip service to the working class. It's on party leadership to communicate a message that earns votes. They failed to do that in 2024. "Don't vote for that guy" is not an effective way to say "vote for me" unless you actually present an attractive alternative. That's going to require actually talking to people rather than at them and listening to their concerns. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I’m not blaming the victims. Although I would consider the victims being the ones who voted for Harris or couldn’t vote at all. If you voted for Trump, you are an idiot. If you didn’t vote, you’re an even bigger idiot. If you think both parties are the same, then in your analogy, there are no victims. Take responsibility for your actions or inactions. If you know things are bad and knew things would be worse by not voting for Harris, you are to blame. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent [–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago 1/3 of voters, not the population permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ranulph@thelemmy.club 0 points 5 months ago Exactly. I did not vote for him..and he should know hiding evidence is a crime in and of itself. Misprision of a Felony (18 U.S.C. § 4) permalink fedilink source parent [–] bearboiblake@pawb.social 15 points 5 months ago He's a frail old man. One solid shove in the right direction would be all it takes. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Soulg@ani.social 38 points 5 months ago (3 children) None of that "we" shit permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Stormy@thelemmy.club 13 points 5 months ago For real. We never stood a chance against him and el on musk manipulating the ever loving fuck out of the media and the election. permalink fedilink source parent [–] null@lemmy.org 11 points 5 months ago (3 children) He's invincible because 1/3rd of the US population looked away while another 1/3rd put him into power. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] ericatty@infosec.pub 11 points 5 months ago And the other 1/3 were accused of being hyperbolic and/or hysterical. permalink fedilink source parent [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago (1 child) But Harris was going to eat Palestinian children! Now at least the Palestinians are safe! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Really sucks how Harris was such a shitty candidate that no one wanted to vote for her even when she was up against a man who openly stated he was going to do what he has been doing. I wonder if Democrats have learned anything from their mistakes. Unfortunately I doubt it permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I mean she can be a bad candidate and still be the only logical choice. I don’t think letting fascism take root was a good idea. But you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Keep blaming the victims. I'm sure that'll get them to listen to you. To the average, uneducated and heavily propagandized, American citizen there is very little difference between Democrats and Republicans. Each side calls the other fascist or communist or nazis so often the words have lost meaning. Each side is owned entirely by corporate interests (often the same corps) and often don't even pay lip service to the working class. It's on party leadership to communicate a message that earns votes. They failed to do that in 2024. "Don't vote for that guy" is not an effective way to say "vote for me" unless you actually present an attractive alternative. That's going to require actually talking to people rather than at them and listening to their concerns. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I’m not blaming the victims. Although I would consider the victims being the ones who voted for Harris or couldn’t vote at all. If you voted for Trump, you are an idiot. If you didn’t vote, you’re an even bigger idiot. If you think both parties are the same, then in your analogy, there are no victims. Take responsibility for your actions or inactions. If you know things are bad and knew things would be worse by not voting for Harris, you are to blame. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent [–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago 1/3 of voters, not the population permalink fedilink source parent [–] Ranulph@thelemmy.club 0 points 5 months ago Exactly. I did not vote for him..and he should know hiding evidence is a crime in and of itself. Misprision of a Felony (18 U.S.C. § 4) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Stormy@thelemmy.club 13 points 5 months ago For real. We never stood a chance against him and el on musk manipulating the ever loving fuck out of the media and the election. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] null@lemmy.org 11 points 5 months ago (3 children) He's invincible because 1/3rd of the US population looked away while another 1/3rd put him into power. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] ericatty@infosec.pub 11 points 5 months ago And the other 1/3 were accused of being hyperbolic and/or hysterical. permalink fedilink source parent [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago (1 child) But Harris was going to eat Palestinian children! Now at least the Palestinians are safe! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Really sucks how Harris was such a shitty candidate that no one wanted to vote for her even when she was up against a man who openly stated he was going to do what he has been doing. I wonder if Democrats have learned anything from their mistakes. Unfortunately I doubt it permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I mean she can be a bad candidate and still be the only logical choice. I don’t think letting fascism take root was a good idea. But you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Keep blaming the victims. I'm sure that'll get them to listen to you. To the average, uneducated and heavily propagandized, American citizen there is very little difference between Democrats and Republicans. Each side calls the other fascist or communist or nazis so often the words have lost meaning. Each side is owned entirely by corporate interests (often the same corps) and often don't even pay lip service to the working class. It's on party leadership to communicate a message that earns votes. They failed to do that in 2024. "Don't vote for that guy" is not an effective way to say "vote for me" unless you actually present an attractive alternative. That's going to require actually talking to people rather than at them and listening to their concerns. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I’m not blaming the victims. Although I would consider the victims being the ones who voted for Harris or couldn’t vote at all. If you voted for Trump, you are an idiot. If you didn’t vote, you’re an even bigger idiot. If you think both parties are the same, then in your analogy, there are no victims. Take responsibility for your actions or inactions. If you know things are bad and knew things would be worse by not voting for Harris, you are to blame. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent [–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago 1/3 of voters, not the population permalink fedilink source parent
[–] ericatty@infosec.pub 11 points 5 months ago And the other 1/3 were accused of being hyperbolic and/or hysterical. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 8 points 5 months ago (1 child) But Harris was going to eat Palestinian children! Now at least the Palestinians are safe! permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Really sucks how Harris was such a shitty candidate that no one wanted to vote for her even when she was up against a man who openly stated he was going to do what he has been doing. I wonder if Democrats have learned anything from their mistakes. Unfortunately I doubt it permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I mean she can be a bad candidate and still be the only logical choice. I don’t think letting fascism take root was a good idea. But you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Keep blaming the victims. I'm sure that'll get them to listen to you. To the average, uneducated and heavily propagandized, American citizen there is very little difference between Democrats and Republicans. Each side calls the other fascist or communist or nazis so often the words have lost meaning. Each side is owned entirely by corporate interests (often the same corps) and often don't even pay lip service to the working class. It's on party leadership to communicate a message that earns votes. They failed to do that in 2024. "Don't vote for that guy" is not an effective way to say "vote for me" unless you actually present an attractive alternative. That's going to require actually talking to people rather than at them and listening to their concerns. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I’m not blaming the victims. Although I would consider the victims being the ones who voted for Harris or couldn’t vote at all. If you voted for Trump, you are an idiot. If you didn’t vote, you’re an even bigger idiot. If you think both parties are the same, then in your analogy, there are no victims. Take responsibility for your actions or inactions. If you know things are bad and knew things would be worse by not voting for Harris, you are to blame. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Really sucks how Harris was such a shitty candidate that no one wanted to vote for her even when she was up against a man who openly stated he was going to do what he has been doing. I wonder if Democrats have learned anything from their mistakes. Unfortunately I doubt it permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I mean she can be a bad candidate and still be the only logical choice. I don’t think letting fascism take root was a good idea. But you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Keep blaming the victims. I'm sure that'll get them to listen to you. To the average, uneducated and heavily propagandized, American citizen there is very little difference between Democrats and Republicans. Each side calls the other fascist or communist or nazis so often the words have lost meaning. Each side is owned entirely by corporate interests (often the same corps) and often don't even pay lip service to the working class. It's on party leadership to communicate a message that earns votes. They failed to do that in 2024. "Don't vote for that guy" is not an effective way to say "vote for me" unless you actually present an attractive alternative. That's going to require actually talking to people rather than at them and listening to their concerns. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I’m not blaming the victims. Although I would consider the victims being the ones who voted for Harris or couldn’t vote at all. If you voted for Trump, you are an idiot. If you didn’t vote, you’re an even bigger idiot. If you think both parties are the same, then in your analogy, there are no victims. Take responsibility for your actions or inactions. If you know things are bad and knew things would be worse by not voting for Harris, you are to blame. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I mean she can be a bad candidate and still be the only logical choice. I don’t think letting fascism take root was a good idea. But you do you. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Keep blaming the victims. I'm sure that'll get them to listen to you. To the average, uneducated and heavily propagandized, American citizen there is very little difference between Democrats and Republicans. Each side calls the other fascist or communist or nazis so often the words have lost meaning. Each side is owned entirely by corporate interests (often the same corps) and often don't even pay lip service to the working class. It's on party leadership to communicate a message that earns votes. They failed to do that in 2024. "Don't vote for that guy" is not an effective way to say "vote for me" unless you actually present an attractive alternative. That's going to require actually talking to people rather than at them and listening to their concerns. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I’m not blaming the victims. Although I would consider the victims being the ones who voted for Harris or couldn’t vote at all. If you voted for Trump, you are an idiot. If you didn’t vote, you’re an even bigger idiot. If you think both parties are the same, then in your analogy, there are no victims. Take responsibility for your actions or inactions. If you know things are bad and knew things would be worse by not voting for Harris, you are to blame. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Keep blaming the victims. I'm sure that'll get them to listen to you. To the average, uneducated and heavily propagandized, American citizen there is very little difference between Democrats and Republicans. Each side calls the other fascist or communist or nazis so often the words have lost meaning. Each side is owned entirely by corporate interests (often the same corps) and often don't even pay lip service to the working class. It's on party leadership to communicate a message that earns votes. They failed to do that in 2024. "Don't vote for that guy" is not an effective way to say "vote for me" unless you actually present an attractive alternative. That's going to require actually talking to people rather than at them and listening to their concerns. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I’m not blaming the victims. Although I would consider the victims being the ones who voted for Harris or couldn’t vote at all. If you voted for Trump, you are an idiot. If you didn’t vote, you’re an even bigger idiot. If you think both parties are the same, then in your analogy, there are no victims. Take responsibility for your actions or inactions. If you know things are bad and knew things would be worse by not voting for Harris, you are to blame. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) I’m not blaming the victims. Although I would consider the victims being the ones who voted for Harris or couldn’t vote at all. If you voted for Trump, you are an idiot. If you didn’t vote, you’re an even bigger idiot. If you think both parties are the same, then in your analogy, there are no victims. Take responsibility for your actions or inactions. If you know things are bad and knew things would be worse by not voting for Harris, you are to blame. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago (1 child) Convenient that party leadership holds no responsibility for choosing a candidate people actually want. Just vote for whatever "stay the course" or "nothing will fundamentally change" Democrat the party chooses and never ask for anything better because the party says actual progressives can't win even though they haven't seriously tried one in over a generation. If you think I was speaking for myself you need to work on your reading comprehension along with the listening skills you're lacking. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] monkeyslikebananas2@lemmy.world 1 point 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) I didn’t assume you were speaking for yourself. I said “if.” If we’re going to talk about comprehension, let’s at least read the sentence accurately. Yes, party leadership deserves criticism. They mishandled the transition and limited the primary. That’s fair. But at the end of the day, voters still make choices. Shrugging your shoulders and letting fascism spread isn't really a solid strategy. It just avoids responsibility. You can criticize the party and still acknowledge that refusing to act made things worse. Both can be true. Denying that doesn’t make it more principled. It just makes it convenient. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sturmblast@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago 1/3 of voters, not the population permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Ranulph@thelemmy.club 0 points 5 months ago Exactly. I did not vote for him..and he should know hiding evidence is a crime in and of itself. Misprision of a Felony (18 U.S.C. § 4) permalink fedilink source parent
[–] bearboiblake@pawb.social 15 points 5 months ago He's a frail old man. One solid shove in the right direction would be all it takes. permalink fedilink source parent