New electoral maps are erasing Black representations. The effort takes its cues from American history

  • go_go_gadget@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Every time I hear someone suggest protesting I have to assume they’re a liberal. Which means they oppose leftists at every opportunity, oppose any acts of violence like the killing of Brian Thompson, explain the pragmatism of blocking the rail strike in 2022 and defend Biden for going around congress twice to ship weapons to Israel and preventing a legitimate primary from being run in 2024.

    The short of it being, liberals oppose any kind of disruption so what exactly do they believe protests are supposed to accomplish?

    • WizardofFrobozz@lemmy.ca
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      2 days ago

      That’s the thing- they don’t.

      For American liberals, protesting isn’t the means, it’s the end.

      It’s their opportunity to telegraph to everyone that they’re “on the right side.” Accomplishing that and easing their guilt for doing fuck-all are the only outcomes they give a shit about.

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        1 day ago

        I agree. Though I’m not sure why I’m getting more down votes than you.

        Also a little frustrating when people leave the down vote but say nothing.