It’s slightly less work for us at the end of the day. Why worry about stopping Reform when they’re just going to end up imploding themselves due to how thick they are.

[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago

They already are in the councils they've won. I wouldnt want to wait until they win and all the damage they can do to migrants and refugees before they implode.

[–] varmint@hexbear.net 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I just want the left to be prepared when the competent reactionary party rears its head

[–] corvidenjoyer@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

I struggle to see how this comment makes sense in the context of the Uk.

[–] Evilsandwichman@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

competent

reactionary

Pick one

[–] TraschcanOfIdeology@hexbear.net 10 points 1 month ago

Competency for them isn't necessarily measured in ability to wield or hold on to power effectively. Their main goal is to inflict pain on whomever they see as lesser. Them being incompetent while managing to brutalize migrants and people of color still results in cruelty.

[–] varmint@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best

[–] DragonBallZinn@hexbear.net 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

All CHUDs are good at is getting elected. That’s it. Incompetent but rolled a nat 20 in Charisma.

[–] gwysibo@hexbear.net 2 points 1 month ago

I think the bankrolling and media slant does a lot to paper over the less-charismatic elements of the far-right