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The DNC is not out here protecting pedophiles at present.
There are Dems who were involved in Epstein's pedophile ring, certainly.
But this is not a matter of policy, and when Dems are making efforts to release the evidence wrt Epstein, saying that they're 'protecting pedophiles' along with the GOP, which is overwhelmingly blocking the attempt even after previously promising to release the evidence is utter braindead "bothsides" shite.
Yes I agree with you... Can't tell you how much I have argued with my fellow members in the LGBTQ+ community over the dumbass comments Chapell Roan or whatever is her name made just prior to the election. I think there are certainly reasons to why democrats should be criticized, but the "bothsidism" is just a false equivalence.
She "supported" Harris but declined to "endorse" her if memory serves.
Less bad than the alternative of staying silent, but bizarre in the face of literal fascism.
Not that it ultimately made a difference, of course. Even Taylor Swift's fanbase wasn't enough, it would seem.
She only released a message later on, after the huge backlash she received, for the interview she gave. She stated she would not endorse any party but would vote for Harris. I don't have any issue if she is not endorsing anyone, she has no obligation to. But considering she's a role model and an idol for many in the LGBTQ+ community and specially trans folks, I found her "both sides" comment idiotically stupid and cognitively dissonant. That's what pissed me off. Now, LGBTQ+ folks, are seeing the result of that "bothsidism".
Also why I kinda disconnected myself from US politics... I look at memes, laugh and that's it! I no longer have the mental bandwidth to have discussions with people that think that defending such comments are in any way conductive to progress their own rights.