[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 17 points 8 months ago

I didn't see that in OPs comment. Would you mind explaining where you gathered that from?

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 45 points 1 year ago

The US will do everything in its power to dismantle socialism and convince people that it "doesn't work" (just ignore how much work they put in to dismantle it)

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago

Surprised this brazenly says to vote no. Usually telling people how to vote is the line they dance around with all the negative "facts"

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 11 points 1 year ago

At least you're honest about your ignorance

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 31 points 1 year ago

TFW your country has been a 1/10 for labor for decades and then a president bumps it to a 2/10 and all the neolib outlets champion him as the most pro-union president in history... 🤮

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 31 points 1 year ago

The devastating fires in Maui, a tragedy long forewarned, are a stark reminder of the failure to prioritize human well-being over short-term cost considerations. My heart aches for the lives lost and the homes destroyed; this catastrophe underscores the systemic failure to heed warnings and underscores the urgent need for a compassionate, foresighted approach to our shared environment and community.

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 103 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

My experience has been the opposite. I've found that the majority of users tend to lean towards neoliberal and center-right ideologies. I guess most of them are probably American, so their warped worldview has them considering these ideologies as 'left-wing' instead 🙃

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The recent interview with Quinn Slobodian, author of "Crack-Up Capitalism: Market Radicals and the Dream of a World Without Democracy," delves into the evolution of libertarianism in both the U.S. and Europe. Highlighting ideologies that connect to racial segregation and even late apartheid South Africa, Slobodian discusses how these ideas often predict and may even contribute to economic catastrophes, yet offer solutions that benefit a select few. The conversation reveals a complex and often contradictory relationship between libertarian thought and modern capitalism.

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 12 points 1 year ago

If I'm going to have a crook in office, I'd rather they be a crook that awakens people to the issues that matter such as medicare for all and ending the drug war. The bar is just that low

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 40 points 1 year ago

The enthusiasm to vote against rather than for a candidate reveals the deeper crisis of a political system that effectively marginalizes meaningful alternatives.

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 29 points 1 year ago

The attempt by billionaire real estate moguls to overturn New York City's rent stabilization law is nothing but the ruling class wielding its power to exploit the many for the benefit of the few. This isn't just about rents in New York; it's a manifestation of the capitalist system where the rights of property owners are sacred, but the rights of those who need shelter are negotiable. It's a blatant class assault, a vivid example of how the rich and powerful manipulate the legal system, including the Supreme Court, to suppress the masses and perpetuate their own wealth and dominance.

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 23 points 1 year ago

There's only been a limited selection up until this point

[-] Pectin8747@lemmy.ml 24 points 1 year ago

The contradiction between Justice Alito's prior commitment to ethics laws and his current stance reveals a fundamental tension in our understanding of power and accountability. This incident serves as a reflection of a broader system where principles often succumb to the mechanisms of authority, exposing the frailty of ethical commitments in the face of institutionalized power.

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