• Alteon@lemmy.world
    610·
    6 hours ago

    So, an ML Leftist? Sounds about right. If we can’t have the PERFECT candidate, it’s best to just burn everything down in a fit of rage. Forward progress be damned, it’s their way or it’s a vinegary piss fit.

    • piefood@feddit.onlineEnglish
      4·
      5 hours ago

      “I don’t think we should bomb children”, “I think medial-debt shouldn’t be the largest cause of bankruptcy in our country”, “People should be able to oppose genocide”, “cops shouldn’t be able to assault innocent people without consequence”

      “PERFECT candidate”

      I think your definition of “perfect” might be a little off, as I think those are all fairly reasonable to ask for.

    • WoodScientist@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      83·
      6 hours ago

      Observation: Democratic leaders are openly abandoning the “vote blue no matter who” standard when a leftist manages to win a major primary.

      Your response: "when a centrist wins, remember to vote blue no matter who!’

    • comfy@lemmy.ml
      1·
      4 hours ago

      So, an ML Leftist?

      That position isn’t specific to ML tendencies. I personally see more anti-electoralism rhetoric from anarchists, for obvious ideological reasons.