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An international (English speaking) socialist Lemmy community free of the "ML" influence of instances like lemmy.ml and lemmygrad. This is a place for undogmatic shitposting and memes from a progressive, anti-capitalist and truly anti-imperialist perspective, regardless of specific ideology.

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If you are new to socialism, you can ask questions and find resources over on c/Socialism101.

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That refers to funny image macros and means that generally videos and screenshots are not allowed. Exceptions include explicitly humorous and short videos, as well as (social media) screenshots depicting a funny situation, joke, or joke picture relating to socialist movements, theory, societal issues, or political opponents. Examples would be the classic case of humorous Tumblr or Twitter posts/threads. (and no, agitprop text does not count as a meme)


1. Socialist Unity in the form of mutual respect and good faith interactions is enforced here


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The only dangerous minority is the rich.


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[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Hey this is offensive to the one guy who can't make up his mind on anything but likes politics. I'm sure he exists and he is the crucial voter to win over.

[–] return2ozma 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Me. I'm the freak. I watched the entire debate.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] return2ozma 13 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Kind of nice because it was so normal.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

"No fair, you promised you wouldn't fact check me!" isn't fucking normal.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Through my Overton windows it is.

Just so happens mass deportation looks normal now, too. But giving up on transport and deciding to just start culling and burying those rounded up deportees in waiting is still a little outside frame for now. We'll get there though. But don't worry, we'll just do a few hundred thousand so it won't be like the Nazis, really. It'll be like the diet version. For a while, maybe 10 years or so. Then it'll go into full gear.

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

Anyone still claiming to be undecided on Trump in 2024 is full of shit

[–] LowtierComputer 6 points 2 months ago

I understand, BUT! I know some people that live in rural, incredible red areas of the Southeast that are constantly surrounded by right wing extremist norms. There are some people who feel a little uncomfortable with Trump and constantly hear all these crazy, evil things about Biden and Harris and they truly are uncertain, but leaning towards Trump.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

You'd be surprised how many people STILL don't know what the fuck is going on in the politics of their own country

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 months ago

I watched it to drink every time Vance said something incredibly stupid. I had to stop drinking half way for my own safety.

[–] Crackhappy 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I was thoroughly a very decided voter and my partner and I decided to watch the debate as a prize fight. It was really entertaining. Didn't change our votes one whit but was a lot of fun to watch.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 months ago

Exactly: political debates are just reality TV

[–] KimjongTOOILL 5 points 2 months ago

My right leaning friend just found out what really happened January 6th a month ago...

[–] AgentGrimstone 4 points 2 months ago

Why did they put on the co-main after the main event. Doesn't make sense to me.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I turned it off after it opened with both candidates swearing allegiance to zionism.

I was glad they put this loyalty test at the beginning so I didn't waste my time waiting for some meaningful discussion or debate.

Cornell West 2024.