It “certainly looks a lot like quid pro quo."
  • Mastengwe@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    Keep in mind that there are bad actors here that want you to believe that both sides are the same.

    There is enough evidence to prove this not to be the case, but call them out when you see them. And…

    VOTE LIKE LIVES DEPEND ON IT.

    • Morcyphr@lemmy.oneEnglish
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      7 months ago

      I’ve always hated the phrase “bad actors.” It’s a meaningless descriptor.

      The two sides do not operate the same, necessarily, or hold the same views. But both are oppressive and corrupt in their own ways. It’s not even debatable.

      I’m firmly in the D liberal camp, but I don’t lie to myself that those Ds in power actually give a shit about me or people like me. Their interests are in securing their own money/power structure. Sure, sometimes that trickles down to help us common folk, but it’s just an accidental side effect.

      I’ll definitely vote like lives depend on it, but, unfortunately, how folks vote depend on who’s lives they find important to save; that’s not as straightforward as it should be.

      • Mastengwe@lemm.ee
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        7 months ago

        I don’t disagree. But the way I see it, if the D’s are finding a way to profit from things like clean energy, fair wages, affordable housing, and reduced tuition costs……

        Then I’m all for them getting filthy fucking rich.

        Granted I know they’re not all so altruistic, but the corruption from the left side of the aisle is FAR less dangerous to our future than it is from the right. Especially when you look at the platforms and policy on each side.