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[–] givesomefucks 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (10 children)

One evil respects democracy

Which one is that?

The DNC's chosen pick?

That one that in 2020 got endorsed by a handful of candidates who all dropped out withing 24 hours of Super Tuesday and endorsed Biden?

I asked someone else earlier, and they wouldn't answer.

  1. Why wouldn't they wait to see how Super Tuesday turned out if they wanted to win and had already spent the money on campaigning?
  1. Do you honestly believe that happened with zero coordination from the DNC or Biden's campaign?
  1. Do you think Bernie got a heads up before they announced?

Because up until they did, he was projected to win the plurality of Super Tuesday states, and Biden was coming off big early disappoints besides SC. And 24 hours just isn't enough time for Bernie to have reacted in 15 states in less than 24 hours or for voters to make an informed decision of their own when it was just Bernie and Biden.

Now, if you think four years ago is ancient history:

Why did Biden support the DNC taking away NH delegates for something only state republicans controlled?

Personally I think because the first state habitually voting progressive and not for him pissed him off. Especially since he replaced it with SC, his sole decisive win from the last primary before the above mentioned shenanigans

It definitely wasnt his love of democracy that made him support removing a state's worth of Dem voters voice...

[–] EditsHisComments 8 points 6 months ago (9 children)

You're talking about primaries and I'm talking about presidential generals. I voted Bernie each time in the primaries because I think the DNC establishment is too far right. I personally think Bernie isn't progressive enough, but this is the US.

We're literally in agreement on this part, and I said Biden was morally dubious. Guy's a terrible person and a horrible politician, don't get me wrong. But I'll take Biden over Trump any day, because at least Biden has never incited an insurrection

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

But I'll take Biden over Trump any day, because at least Biden has never incited an insurrection

not trying to be snarky here, but this says it all. this is what late stage capitalism has delivered to us and the world. I have a very hard time seeing how we course correct away from the looming dead end.

donald "I could shoot someone" trump vs joe "nothing will fundamentally change" biden remains a likely species ending proposition.

[–] EditsHisComments 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I agree, tbh, and my career is involved with economics lol. But, as with climate change, I do what I can with what's available and try to improve what I can when possible.

Do I see it getting better? Not anytime soon. But I sure as hell don't want to hasten the outcome.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago

I understand. hugs.

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