• GooglyBoobs
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    36 days ago

    I think the idea here is that even if one votes, it does not significantly change the outcome for the better.

    For example, voting for Harris would mean capitalism/oligarchy would still reign and there therefore we arrive at the same outcome as Trump. Why vote then?

    You’re certainly not wrong that participation would behoove us all in a democratic republic - however, you are not understanding there is a lack of real choice anymore, and that means participation is near moot.

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      I strongly disagree, and to prove my point, for the next four years trump will create chaos and dysfunction the likes of which your genetic progeny will feel.

      It did not have to go that way, but because people didn’t vote against him, it will. And that’s infuriating and disgusting.

      • GooglyBoobs
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        46 days ago

        Okay, keep voting the lesser of two evils. The thing here is that there needs to be a massive change and it doesn’t happen by propping up a broken system with shortsighted hopes. Personally, I hope the next four years do enrage people to the point that we actually get up and react.

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          -26 days ago

          Four years is a very long time. On a planet with maybe not that many left to go. It’s an enormous waste, and incredibly short-sighted.

          Accelerationism depends on people suffering, which, again - wasn’t necessary.