• AbidanYre@lemmy.world
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    fuck the policies on the right, but also fuck some of the policies on the left. That’s why I can’t endorse.

    That’s a lame take. Unless you personally are running, you’re not going to agree with everything a candidate says. Hell, even if you do run you’ll probably end up making decisions you’re not happy with. Nothing is going to be perfect, that’s not the world we live in.

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      15 hours ago

      Also what policies? Like what’s the point of feigning a moral stand if you don’t define it? If she has legitimate grievances with the Democrats or leftist politics (yes pedants, I know they’re different and I’m saying “or” to include both, not to conflate them), then she should voice them. Otherwise she’s saying nothing but playing into the bs “both sides” false narrative that enormously benefits the right.

      I think she is absolute right and within her rights to be critical and unenthusiastic about the Democratic options, but without actually offering critique then what is her weak centrist take accomplishing?

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      fuck the policies on the right, but also fuck some of the policies on the left. That’s why I can’t endorse.

      That’s a lame take. Unless you personally are running, you’re not going to agree with everything a candidate says.

      So people should just vote and stfu about any nuance within a party they disagree with?

      Maybe I’m just not picking up what you’re putting down, but that’s how your comment scans to me.

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        So people should just vote and stfu about any nuance within a party they disagree with?

        Know your audience.

        I live in San Francisco. We’re not voting for Trump. I feel perfectly fine discussing the merits and drawbacks of different Dem candidates with people around me.

        When you’re up against a legitimate fascist threat? Close. Fucking. Ranks. There’s no place for infighting when the margins are this close.

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        So people should just vote and stfu about any nuance within a party they disagree with?

        Of course not. That’s helping Trump win. You have to overwhelmingly support everything the party does at all times, especially the stuff you disagree with.

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          19 hours ago

          I’ve literally never heard anything even remotely close to this. Can you point me to someone who has said something that would make this an even remotely fair assessment?

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            Two comments up I quote a comment that is, and not just remotely, calling out criticism of policy of the US left.

            PS It has just occurred to me that you’re being sarcastic. Please disregard lol

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              That’s a lame take. Unless you personally are running, you’re not going to agree with everything a candidate says.

              That seems to be almost the exact opposite of saying you have to agree with all of the policies of the left.

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        She’s not really pointing out any nuance though, she’s just vaguely saying “both sides suck, but this one sucks slightly less”. At that point, why even bother with a public announcement at all? Plenty of celebrities don’t endorse anyone and no one care because they’re not out making press releases about it.

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          Did you not watch the video? She explicitly mentions transphobia and genocide. And she made that video because a quote of hers was taken out of context (much like you’re doing) and people were saying her not endorsing Kamala meant she supports Trump.

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          I can say that there are views that Harris has that I think suck, and at the same time say that I think Trump’s views suck, but Harris is better. It’s okay to be critical and still live in the reality of living in a FPtP system. Why make a public opinion? Just look at what her comments have brought. People are talking about her criticism of Harris, while also seeing that even though Harris doesn’t exactly align with her views, she’s still a clear better choice than that shit bag Trump. Intentional or not, her comments have gone viral and spread her views which will undoubtedly have an effect on some of her fans.

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              I think I can confidently say that Harris will be less bad for Palestine than Trump. So while it’s not her genocide, your statement is fairly accurate in that Harris is way better than Trump.

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                Yea I guess she just keeps arguing for unconditional support and unlimited funding for the genocide even though Netanyahu has spit in Biden’s face every time he opens his mouth.

                I’m not voting for president this year unless there is a permanent cease fire and the genocide has stopped.

                I refuse to vote for the lesser of two genocides.

                Just admit to yourself (it’s already obvious to everyone else) that you don’t give a fuck about the Palestinians and move along.