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silence7@slrpnk.net to politics @lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

Biden calls for broad new social programs, higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy

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silence7@slrpnk.net to politics @lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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    Because nowhere else in the world matters, right? There are no horrors happening anywhere else so the American election should depend solely on what’s happening in Gaza? Personally, I would love to see Bibi out of power and the Palestinian people freed from tyranny, but opposing Biden’s reelection will have absolutely no positive impact on the likelihood of that happening. In fact, if Trump gets in he has said he’ll support Israel’s campaign in Gaza. Undermining Biden will not get you what you want. Trump and a Republican congress would help Israel wipe out the Palestinian people completely.

    Now, if you really want to help make the world a better place, start opposing Republican candidates at every level and start supporting progressive candidates who will work to change the whole world instead of just the tiny portion of it that worries you most right now.

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      Now, if you really want to help make the world a better place, start opposing Republican candidates at every level and start supporting progressive candidates

      Establishment democrats are supporting Republican candidates in order to block progressives. Also, while we’re at it, here are a few things that Biden did all on his own fucking over progressive and leftist efforts.

      Called on congress to block the rail strike: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-calls-on-congress-to-block-potential-railroad-strike

      Walks back his own campaign promise for $50k forgiveness: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/539139-biden-balks-at-50k-student-loan-forgiveness-plan/

      Goes around congress to sell weapons to Israel: https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/29/politics/biden-congress-israel-military-aid/index.html

      Forced federal workers back to office: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/13/politics/in-person-work-biden-administration/index.html

      Increased the defense budget: https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/28/politics/defense-budget-biden-administration/index.html

      Fuck Joe Biden.

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        Establishment democrats are…

        You actually quoted me saying your should be supporting progressive candidates and reply with a list of things that “establishment democrats” have done or are doing. What’s your point exactly?

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          Decreasing enthusiasm for electoral participation because this time getting a fascist government will DEFINITELY lead to a socialist utopia. /s

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            Fascism has grown under the leadership of establishment Democrats. They are failures at best or corrupt at worst.

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          You know full well what my point is. Establishment Democrats are launching intentional attacks against progressive and leftist candidates and efforts. Then they turn around and want to act like we’re on the same team.

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