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People will only make a communist revolution once they have no other choice - George L. Jackson (europe.pub)
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[–] 666@lemmygrad.ml 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I agree. I was making the comment in regards to a user that said me cheering on the halt of exploitation in the global south no matter the consequences in the first-world is accelerationism despite any halt of treats or disruption in the best interests of those in the west tend to differ than those "best interests" in the global south and thus would spawn reactionary movements despite whatever conditions when those treats are taken away.

Leftists can highlight that difference by trying to help people right now and by supporting at least decent electoral projects. If those projects succeed, they help a little and maybe open up other avenues of more significant improvement. If they fail, they’re a radicalization moment, and the people you were just trying to help will give you the time of day because you showed you’re actually interested in helping them.

I'm aware, that is exactly why I can cheer on the halt of exploitation and still do the work at home. Was referencing this: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/8264964/6576915

[–] Maeve@lemmygrad.ml 4 points 2 weeks ago

I was making the comment in regards to a user that said me cheering on the halt of exploitation in the global south no matter the consequences in the first-world is accelerationism despite any halt of treats or disruption in the best interests of those in the west tend to differ than those “best interests” in the global south and thus would spawn reactionary movements despite whatever conditions when those treats are taken away.

Wtaf? I can't even begin to fathom how that brain works, and although I should try to understand, so I can think through pros and cons, I'm not really sure I want to understand (really I do, I just have the not-subtle suspicion it's going to be a word-vomit of the most foul garbage).