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this is eugenicist propaganda
That is natalist propaganda.
Infinite growth isn’t possible. And there is no eugenics. EVERYONE needs to slow down
I'm not advocating for infinite growth. I'm opposing eugenics
And how do you suppose we don’t have infinite growth if people are encouraged to have as many kids as possible?
I'm not suggesting we encourage anyone to have kids.
Sure you are. You are telling people that we can continue growing for eternity with no damage to the environment.
Or do you agree each additional child adds further stress to the environment?
no. you are putting words in my mouth.
Rich from the guy claiming I’m a eugenicist.
But you admit my premise is sound.
I haven't admitted any such thing.
your propaganda campaign isn't addressing everyone equally. if it's successful at all, it will disproportionately effect one segment of the population.
Facts are not propaganda.
And, no, it won’t. Hell, I’d rather rich people stop having kids more than any other demographic. They use by far the most resources.
anyone who doesn't have Internet access or who can't read English can't be effected by your propaganda campaign.
Jesus, get over it. It’s a fucking Lemmy post, not a campaign.
it seems you know I'm right and now you want to quibble about semantics
No, I am 100% sure you are both wrong and a complete douche.
calling me names doesn't change whether I'm right.
it's called "white propaganda"
facts are propaganda when stated in the context of attempting to induce a political position.
So you admit everything I said is a fact?
But, no. Propaganda is misleading. And yours is propaganda.
debatebro harder
not necessarily. it can be dishonest by simply not giving all the facts.
Tell me, what facts are missing?
you aren't being honest about the fact that any policy or even propaganda campaign aimed at reducing birth rates will necessarily be eugenicist since it will disproportionately impact each demographic differently.
I am being honest, because I disagree.
I am telling everyone that they should have fewer kids. I am forcing that decision on no one. You just disagree.
english-speaking literate people with Internet access aren't everyone.