yeah we do agree on that, but after a certain amount of time of dealing with liberals and acts of liberalism as a dedicated marxist, you do start to notice that people who are consistently doing acts of liberalism are rather committed to the bit and not serious in their practice. again, this is most people's norm, but most people aren't LARPing as communists while doing liberal shit over and over again.

I think you've summed it up nicely.

in regard to talking to libs about being libs, yeah I would agree that what you are talking about is important in an organizing context, and I would say that is the position from where I begin my interactions with everyone here. after someone shows their whole ass and then refuses to contend with anyone pushing back, they are revealing themselves to be wreckers and deserve nothing. in an organizing context, we would just cut that person off from the work because they are a risk, but on the internet I feel justified in explaining why these people suck, if not only for the viewers at home

[–] Damarcusart@hexbear.net 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

in an organizing context, we would just cut that person off from the work because they are a risk, but on the internet I feel justified in explaining why these people suck, if not only for the viewers at home

That's a good point, I guess I view Hexbear more a shitposting place, to just relax and not worry too (oh shit, am I the problem?) so I don't really want to spend my time here pointing out the same tired arguments and misrepresentation over and over again. I'll tap out pretty quickly, since I don't really want to spend what I would view as leisure time arguing with someone who is being disingenuous.

[–] Jabril@hexbear.net 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I respect that and don't expect anyone to adopt my masochistic tendencies

[–] Damarcusart@hexbear.net 5 points 4 days ago

I quite like the discussion of these ideas and people, and the analysis of why they are saying what they are saying though. I think it's important, the closest Hexbear can get to a "self-criticism" sort of discussion. Helps me focus and understand my own views and reconsider them if necessary.