I’m more of a realist and recognize nothing we say to each other is helping Palestinians. Voting\donating are the only material support we can offer them. But I know it’s fun and satisfying to play pretend that you’re an ally to the downtrodden.
Those are honestly good courses of action, and I’m not here to discourage that, but what you’re describing is defeatism, not realism. It’s deciding that your representative cannot be swayed by protest.
I will admit taking a bullhorn and screaming at the people causing the problem is pretty cathartic. Maybe if we were all saying the same thing it would feel more effectual.
It’s deciding that your representative cannot be swayed by protest.
Adorably naive. They’re ‘swayed’ by donors, votes, and sometimes lawsuits. At best they’ll give lip service to your protest.
But democracy doesn’t and can’t depend on ‘swaying’ representatives, it depends on voting in those that represent you and voting out those that do not. The 365 day voter thing is cute and all- just remember to actually vote.
democracy doesn’t and can’t depend on ‘swaying’ representatives, it depends on voting
Fucking hell, it depends on a hell of a lot more than voting. If you’re not engaged in making your policy desires known then you’re in no position to complain about how regrettable it is they’re committing atrocities.
If you’re not engaged in making your policy desires known then you’re in no position to complain about how regrettable it is they’re committing atrocities.
I mean it’s just as valid a form of activism as scolding people for not wanting to hold their nose to genocide on the internet, I guess.
Biggest difference I can see is what each person finds as an acceptable level of genocide
I’m more of a realist and recognize nothing we say to each other is helping Palestinians. Voting\donating are the only material support we can offer them. But I know it’s fun and satisfying to play pretend that you’re an ally to the downtrodden.
Those are honestly good courses of action, and I’m not here to discourage that, but what you’re describing is defeatism, not realism. It’s deciding that your representative cannot be swayed by protest.
I will admit taking a bullhorn and screaming at the people causing the problem is pretty cathartic. Maybe if we were all saying the same thing it would feel more effectual.
Adorably naive. They’re ‘swayed’ by donors, votes, and sometimes lawsuits. At best they’ll give lip service to your protest.
But democracy doesn’t and can’t depend on ‘swaying’ representatives, it depends on voting in those that represent you and voting out those that do not. The 365 day voter thing is cute and all- just remember to actually vote.
Fucking hell, it depends on a hell of a lot more than voting. If you’re not engaged in making your policy desires known then you’re in no position to complain about how regrettable it is they’re committing atrocities.
Make your vote worth something.
But you are because you meme so hard!
At least i’m not making excuses for him like he’s Mr.-fucking-Migu
Not sure if you’re confusing me with another person you’re ranting at or just running with your imagination at this point.
“Biden can’t help himself in supporting their genocide, the only thing we can do is help clean up the mess he’s leaving behind”
I know exactly who i’m lecturing, their just forgetting the words they’re saying