jmanes 4mo ago • 100%
I have an integra and yeah I hate this system. Does more harm than good by immediately drawing my attention off of the road.
jmanes 5mo ago • 86%
Good move, they were a clown and pointing out that they were arguing entirely in bad faith is correct. They did it under the guise of being far-leftist, but as a far-leftist myself, I have a hard time believing it was for anything other than pissing people off. Hopefully they can go practice being happy instead of doom-posting on niche Internet forums.
Not a lot of folks posting here so I’ll just keep spamming
jmanes 5mo ago • 100%
Me too! I currently got three that I refer to as "the ladies."
This ol' boy's name was Stux. He made it from 2016 to 2023; a 7 year run!
jmanes 5mo ago • 99%
It is sad to think about how many working class people will funnel their earned money into his pockets.
jmanes 5mo ago • 96%
Good god. I feel bad for them on two fronts.
- That’s a brutal way to die and at a young age.
- They were so delusioned by religion that they put themselves in danger to spread around ancient mythological texts to random people.
In no way is religion worth the events.
jmanes 5mo ago • 100%
The hard truth is that to get a leftist government we, you and I, and others, have to do more than vote. We still need to vote because it is an avenue given to us. A free lever. But we need to become active locally. In tenant unions, in local leftist groups. We have to organize and this takes time. Do not vote and pray, vote and then act.
jmanes 5mo ago • 80%
You are not helping your case. I won’t hold your words against those that are serious about doing good.
jmanes 5mo ago • 87%
Tensions are high and they are understandably panicked. Have open conversations with them in good faith. It is the only way forward.
jmanes 5mo ago • 100%
There is division within the ranks of the right as well. There are protest votes upwards near 20% in the Republican primary in some states, even when there is nobody running against Trump. I understand things are dire, but the Democratic party can win this election. I am far further to the left than the Democrats are, but will still vote for them in the elections to buy time. We must believe in ourselves, and I think lashing out against the far left is detrimental to the cause. It is fair to confront those who are adamant about sitting out elections, but the conversation to mobilize the far left pragmatically must be tactful and not full of hate.
jmanes 5mo ago • 80%
I understand your view, though I see those who do refuse to pull the levers of democracy as misguided and self-destructive rather than overtly and explicitly "supporting fascism." Convince them to pull the levers they are given, rather than lash out at them. Humans who are confronted with negativity and accusatory language will only back further into their corners and pull out their fists.
jmanes 5mo ago • 72%
If their post is meant to persuade a super-minority of US political types (the far left) by talking down to them on a niche social media website, they are not doing a very good job. This is not how you convince people to join you. Then again, maybe they have no intention of doing this, and just want to lash out at anyone who will listen.
jmanes 5mo ago • 100%
This has been clear from the start. Netanyahu has spit in the face of Biden time and time again, taking US tax dollars and using it as he sees fit. Trump won't even require Netanyahu to spit!
jmanes 5mo ago • 67%
Why is your first reaction to attack the left, when the right is standing in front of you?
jmanes 5mo ago • 93%
Any working class person living in the elements of this economy will tell you it is not good; cherry-picked indicators in these reports be damned. When the people tell you they are hurting in numbers this large, leaders must listen, not ignore.
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jmanes 5mo ago • 100%
I’m curious as to how this manifests when advanced security is enabled. Advanced security on iCloud is supposed to make photos and many other services e2ee.
jmanes 5mo ago • 68%
Based
jmanes 5mo ago • 100%
Optimistic thinking! But I’m afraid such protests are futile for many reasons. The biggest issue is that refusing to vote has no visibility; it is not like a real protest or real activism. You simply disappear in numbers small enough to not matter, and those in power will continually claim the power until contested.
There is no reconciling with those in power through pacifism. History teaches us this time and time again. Continue to vote while you can, and remember Trotsky’s ideals for when things go bad.
- Never trust the ruling class
- Control your leaders
- Have confidence in your own abilities
jmanes 5mo ago • 92%
Our system is pretty broken, but if you’re given a lever to pull (voting) you may as well pull it. There is no benefit to be gained from opting out.