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[–] [email protected] 48 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I'm not happy about it, but it makes sense.
They're trying to avoid polarizing issues so as to not alienate undecided voters. Either way a democratic presidency would be better for LGBTQ people than a MAGA presidency, so I'm not too upset about our issues being put on hold for a few days to achieve that. I imagine they'll become a little more vocal about them once they're actually in the White House, and if not we'll still be better off regardless.

Transgender people are a minority amongst minorities, catering to them while potentially alienating so many more voters is not a wise strategy. Reasonable trans voters will already vote for Harris because they know what's at stake.

I don't like it, but if it means keeping fascists out of the office, I can live with it.

[–] return2ozma 18 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Agree. I'm still side eyeing them though. It's like the parents saying "go back in the closet so you don't upset our guests."

[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yes, though in this case it's more like "go back in the closet so we don't get deported." I don't like it, but I'll forgive it if it's necessary. Maybe it isn't, but with so little wiggle room it's better not to take chances...

[–] return2ozma 8 points 2 months ago

Yes, still vote for Harris Walz but gurrrl...

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