• Plum@lemmy.world
    7·
    3 months ago

    Check out Ralph Nader. I was there in the before times, Jimmy. I remember Florida.

    • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.worldOPM
      15·
      3 months ago

      Yes, I also know of Ralph Nader, he was that one that got Healthcare as a Human Right launched into our political discussions.

      Long term goals, while continuing to fight against the status quo, just like in the civil rights movements.

      • Plum@lemmy.world
        4·
        3 months ago

        He also invented seatbelts. This is immaterial in a dangerous and consequential presidential election.

        • jimmydoreisalefty@lemmy.worldOPM
          12·
          3 months ago

          Fearmongering will always come from the duopoly, since the status quo helps the owner-class and their profits.

          If the civil rights movements give in to fear instead of striving for a better world, the status quo in the United States would be much worse for Black Americans.

          • Plum@lemmy.world
            1·
            3 months ago

            Which magic third party candidate swooped in and pushed through the Civil Rights Act? What are you even talking about? It was JFK’s vice president, elected to his own term.