CarbonScored

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[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

Anti-Russian sentiment still has good stock prices at the moment, break out a few more front pages and 'balanced BBC coverage' calling him out as a Russian spy.. again.

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Even this is a bit too unkind - When he was being called a racist and anti-semite, he DID call them out on their BS, repeatedly, to anyone who'd listen. Thing is, the media never actually broadcast those responses - you had to dig deep to find them. He spoke to loads of people and did his best to confront the dumb shit, but it's pointless if it's not reported on. e.g. the EHCR report clearing Corbyn of any antisemitism, but no matter how 'confrontational' Corbyn was in pointing this out, the headlines just lied anyway.

You can't meaningfully call out BS accusations without a meaningful platform that will listen to you and effectively share your message.

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 6 points 2 weeks ago

Urban riots are a special form of violence. They are not insurrections. The rioters are not seeking to seize territory or to attain control of institutions. They are mainly intended to shock the white community. ... The looting which is their principal feature serves many functions. It enables the most enraged and deprived Negro to take hold of consumer goods with the ease the white man does by using his purse.

Let us say boldly that if the violations of law by the white man in the slums over the years were calculated and compared with the law-breaking of a few days of riots, the hardened criminal would be the white man.

I won't argue that Dr King was big on it. But he absolutely supported and understood violent protests. The very violent protests that preceded actual, if minor, concessions.

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 6 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Two closely related points on this -

  • When your messaging is limited, I think there's a lot to be said for emphasising a position over a label. "SUPPORT COMMUNISM (plus let's make life better)" has a very different vibe to "LET'S MAKE LIFE BETTER (Communism can help)".

  • Secondly, relatedly, there's a compromise between 'hiding it' and 'blaring it without context'. If you just say "I'm a communist" and then leave, people will ascribe whatever they want to you and you've probably done your credibility a disservice in the public's eye. If you contextualise that with some relevant position or two, then it becomes a lot more obvious and helps normalise the term.

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 15 points 2 weeks ago

Lies, Long Corbyn obviously originates from Corbyn being really long. He's full of socialism, but the long legs are where he keeps his electoralism treats.

Cool to see though.

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 13 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Is he trying to argue in support of de facto Ukraine or the Eastern regions + DPR/LPR? This argument could so easily be used to justify supporting either side. Because they're both sides with long-standing languages, hatred of the other side's president, and mass foreign military support.

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 30 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I think "100% assembled" is probably the more accurate term they mean. Not to downplay the importance of that, though - assembling components means you have colossally more control over where you import from, the tariffs you're subject to, and the countries you want to deal with. Aside from the obvious value increase in assembly.

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The only respectable thing for protestors to do is applaud while being gunned down in the street while an arbitrary lengthy court process works out just how illegal this might be amerikkka-clap This is civil justice all we libs laud above all else, after all!

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 12 points 3 weeks ago

Oh so just because it's proven to significantly cause cancer at basically any amount it's somehow bad?! WOKE porky-scared-flipped

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 4 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Absolutely not a problem and no need to apologise, though I appreciate it.

Even as someone who posted and got over-invested in both struggle sessions, I think it's 100% funny you asked. Care-Comrade

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 1 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Well, maybe one of us is misremembering/misinterpreted, but I posted in both struggle sessions and I completely disagree with your representation of the sides.

[–] CarbonScored@hexbear.net 14 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

This is the most succinct definition and dismissal of the concept.

 

I don't know how meaningful the question really is, and fuck YouGov, but still thought the data were interesting and vaguely positive.

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