• Cowbee [he/they]OP
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      I’m not sure you understand that the “political dissidents” you are defending were right-wing death squads, fascists, and slavers. Of course they opposed their slaves and workers rising above them.

        • Cowbee [he/they]OP
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          First off, drop the homophobia. It is entirely unsurprising that anti-communists inevitably resort to ableism, honophobia, transphobia, or misogyny to attack those supporting Socialism, but it’s truly horrible behavior. Claiming I am being “bad-faith” when you resort to homophobic attacks is ironic.

          Castro was elected, and did not have absolute power. The people he oppressed were the Slavers, Fascists, and Capitalists that worked with the United States to colonize and enslave the people of Cuba. Castro is labeled a dictator for taking away the freedom to enslave, the freedom to colonize, from the United States and their allies in Cuba.

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            I think they meant sucking dick like kissing ass, not like sucking dick as a form of punishment. I don’t think it was intended to be homophobic.

            • Cowbee [he/they]OP
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              “Sucking dick” as an insult is homophobic because the root is in shame. Shame, because sexual favors are seen as “subservient,” which also has roots in misogyny. Given that I display my pronouns as he/they, it’s pretty clearly directed in a manner that tried to depict me in a “shameful” position giving sexual favors to men.

              Given that I am also pansexual, this is worse, though they had no way to know.

              Tangentially, “kissing ass” has similar roots. Further still, even after having it pointed out, they defended their actions. Certainly not actions I would want a moderator of queer communities to have.

                • Cowbee [he/they]OP
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                  Using it as an insult is homophobic. Doing it for pleasure is the opposite (assuming both pariticipants are men).

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                    I understand how it could be insulting as a command. “Go suck a dick” implies that it’s an undesirable activity to be used as punishment.

                    I don’t understand the homophobia in using sucking dick like kissing ass, swinging from their nuts, or cucking. They are interchangeable in both context and sexuality.

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                I see that now, but it was admittedly tough to grasp at first. Cowbee was able to clarify for me in another thread on this post. It may be helpful for others.

            • @Acemod
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              Yeah, not sure how they didn’t pick up on that.

              • Cowbee [he/they]OP
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                I picked up on your intentions, believe me, but the origins for why it is insulting is rooted in shame, misogyny, and homophobia. To copy my comment:

                “Sucking dick” as an insult is homophobic because the root is in shame. Shame, because sexual favors are seen as “subservient,” which also has roots in misogyny. Given that I display my pronouns as he/they, it’s pretty clearly directed in a manner that tried to depict me in a “shameful” position giving sexual favors to men.

                Given that I am also pansexual, this is worse, though they had no way to know.

                Tangentially, “kissing ass” has similar roots. Further still, even after having it pointed out, they defended their actions. Certainly not actions I would want a moderator of queer communities to have.

                • @[email protected]
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                  So the fact that the LGBTQ+ didn’t get equal rights there until after Fidel’s death isn’t an issue for you?

                  • Cowbee [he/they]OP
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                    Of course it is, now Cuba is more progressive for queer people than the vast majority of the world, including the US. I never once said Castro was a saint free of any sin.

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            Lol, those who defend authoritarian regimes aren’t one who should be throwing stones. Done with you.

            • Cowbee [he/they]OP
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              I defend victims of Imperialism punished for overthrowing their colonizers and creating a more progressive and democratic system. You didn’t even walk back your homophobia, and I didn’t even attack you once. The fact that you couldn’t offer any proof or counter to my sources further cements your lack of interest in the common good of the Cuban people, rather, it seems you wish to recolonize them.

              Makes sense that you run away.