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I don't know about considering people fascist for not voting for a candidate they honestly can't bring themselves to. That's honestly a bit close to "you're evil commie bastards just because you don't believe in trickle-down economics."Travis B. wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:17 pm And it's unfortunate that given the current political system we are stuck with, the only rational choice may be to vote for someone I despise (Gavin Newsom) -- and that anyone who doesn't vote for them in a general election, given the opportunity to do so, must be considered a fascist regardless of whatever they may happen to call themselves.
We are this close to the Republicans turning the US into a fascist dictatorship -- anyone who can vote who doesn't vote for their only viable opposition in a general election really is no better than the fascists. That you "can't bring yourself to" is not an excuse. And yes, I personally blame each and every person who could have voted for Kamala in the general election who didn't for Trump and everything he has done since then or threatens to do. Your "principles" are not an excuse.MysteryMan23 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:33 pmI don't know about considering people fascist for not voting for a candidate they honestly can't bring themselves to. That's honestly a bit close to "you're evil commie bastards just because you don't believe in trickle-down economics."Travis B. wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:17 pm And it's unfortunate that given the current political system we are stuck with, the only rational choice may be to vote for someone I despise (Gavin Newsom) -- and that anyone who doesn't vote for them in a general election, given the opportunity to do so, must be considered a fascist regardless of whatever they may happen to call themselves.
I said general election, and no, I wouldn't vote for Newsom in a primary myself.MysteryMan23 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:33 pm It is unfortunate to have to vote for a candidate other than the one you really wanted, simply because of how the system works. But I don't think voting against Newsom in the Democratic presidential primary counts against "vote blue no matter who". And that's not for another two years.
You've made your point, several times. In general you're right, but carrying on a feud with Emily helps no one. She said herself that she's from California, which went 58% to 38% for Harris last time; California voters are not bringing in fascism.Travis B. wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:51 pm We are this close to the Republicans turning the US into a fascist dictatorship -- anyone who can vote who doesn't vote for their only viable opposition in a general election really is no better than the fascists. That you "can't bring yourself to" is not an excuse. And yes, I personally blame each and every person who could have voted for Kamala in the general election who didn't for Trump and everything he has done since then or threatens to do. Your "principles" are not an excuse.
Well, that's fair. I just feel like "actual fascist" and "not fascist but unwilling to do what's needed" is still an important distinction. Especially if you're actually talking to the latter.Travis B. wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:51 pmWe are this close to the Republicans turning the US into a fascist dictatorship -- anyone who can vote who doesn't vote for their only viable opposition in a general election really is no better than the fascists. That you "can't bring yourself to" is not an excuse. And yes, I personally blame each and every person who could have voted for Kamala in the general election who didn't for Trump and everything he has done since then or threatens to do. Your "principles" are not an excuse.MysteryMan23 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:33 pmI don't know about considering people fascist for not voting for a candidate they honestly can't bring themselves to. That's honestly a bit close to "you're evil commie bastards just because you don't believe in trickle-down economics."Travis B. wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 2:17 pm And it's unfortunate that given the current political system we are stuck with, the only rational choice may be to vote for someone I despise (Gavin Newsom) -- and that anyone who doesn't vote for them in a general election, given the opportunity to do so, must be considered a fascist regardless of whatever they may happen to call themselves.
That's fair too. Maybe I should have read closer.I said general election, and no, I wouldn't vote for Newsom in a primary myself.MysteryMan23 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 4:33 pm It is unfortunate to have to vote for a candidate other than the one you really wanted, simply because of how the system works. But I don't think voting against Newsom in the Democratic presidential primary counts against "vote blue no matter who". And that's not for another two years.
AOC is pretty much the closest thing to my ideal Democratic presidential candidate that I can reasonably hope for.MysteryMan23 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2026 5:30 pmThat's fair too. Maybe I should have read closer.
I said general election, and no, I wouldn't vote for Newsom in a primary myself.
And honestly, I'd rather vote for AOC than Newsom in any election.
And I don't know Warhammer.
It's a tabletop RPG set in a grimdark future 40,000 years from now. The description may ring some bells...
Wikipedia wrote:The Imperium of Man is described as an authoritarian techno-feudal theocratic human empire that comprises approximately 1 million worlds and has existed for over 10,000 years. The faction abhors aliens to the point that associating with aliens is a capital offence. The state religion of the Imperium is centred around its founder, the Emperor of Mankind, who united humanity millennia earlier. Although the Emperor is its nominal ruler, he was mortally wounded in battle and lives on life support in a vegetative state. Despite his condition, his mind still generates a psychic beacon called "the Astronomican" by which starships navigate the Warp. Although the Imperium has highly advanced technology, most of its technologies have not improved for thousands of years due to religious taboos against science and innovation.
I accepted that story at face value too, but it turns out to be thinly sourced and impossible to verify.jcb wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:32 am Also, I forgot to mention, American troops are being told by their commanders that the war with Iran is a holy war that will help "cause Armageddon".
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVOVqG6Mh40
That's unfortunate.zompist wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 8:02 pmI accepted that story at face value too, but it turns out to be thinly sourced and impossible to verify.jcb wrote: ↑Thu Mar 05, 2026 12:32 am Also, I forgot to mention, American troops are being told by their commanders that the war with Iran is a holy war that will help "cause Armageddon".
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVOVqG6Mh40
Or watch the Michael Bay version!/ˌnɐ.ˈɾɛn.dɚ.ˌduːd/ wrote: ↑Fri Mar 06, 2026 10:24 amI find myself wondering how a political discussion has reminded me to finish re-watching Neon Genesis.
The department of agriculture is more interested under Brooke Rollins by building roads in forests and preventing animal welfare.
Seconded. And give it time, malloc.WeepingElf wrote: ↑Fri Mar 13, 2026 10:02 amThat's a good one. It shows that you have humor - which is good for coping with things.