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  • Circling back to the content of this post, which supposes that Harris has no faults, I suggest and support critical thinking.

    This meme comes from a narrow frame of mind that imagines great differences between foreign policy (where none actually exist) between “sides” and mindlessly upholds a corrupt two party doctrine.

    The idea that democrats are entitled to certain votes emboldened Biden to proclaim African Americans aren’t “black”.

    Take a break from mindlessly accepting a toxic status quo. Stop showing establishment Dems that they are entitled to votes no matter how far right they are on policy.






  • Cleggory@lemmy.worldtoPolitical Memes@lemmy.worldHow dare you...
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    You assume correctly! Like you, I am simp-pathetic to upholding the genocidal status quo.

    It’d be pretty dumb not to blame anyone except those that nominated Harris, the best and only possible candidate to beat Trump.

    It would be outright dimwitted to believe any other course of action exists besides voting to show one’s undying loyalty to career politicians who uphold the beautiful and completely non-toxic American status quo.



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    Your idea of “winning” is maintaining a status quo of state sponsored genocide with exponentially growing homelessnes.

    Those that suffer the most in America will barely register a difference in their lives either way. Meanwhile you pretend a major distinction exists in a corporate duopoly.





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    The famously least democratic voting system? I am aware.

    Google:

    First Past the Post (FPTP) is widely regarded as a minimally democratic system. Here are some key reasons:

    Lack of Proportionality: FPTP fails to accurately represent the popular vote, often resulting in a mismatch between the number of seats won and the percentage of votes received. This leads to a concentration of power among the largest parties, marginalizing smaller parties and independent candidates.
    Wasted Votes: In FPTP systems, many votes are wasted as they do not contribute to the outcome of the election. In the 2024 UK general election, for example, 74% of votes were wasted, meaning that only one in four votes had a decisive impact.
    Tactical Voting: FPTP encourages strategic voting, where voters choose a candidate not because they genuinely support them, but because they think they have a better chance of winning. This undermines the principle of democratic choice and leads to a lack of accountability among elected representatives.
    Limited Representation: FPTP systems often result in a small number of dominant parties, limiting the representation of diverse voices and perspectives. This can exacerbate existing social and economic inequalities.
    Comparative Ranking: According to the Citizen Network’s Global Ranking of Electoral Systems, FPTP is not used by most countries, and even among those that do use it, it is often criticized for its limitations. Many countries have adopted more democratic alternatives, such as Proportional Representation (PR) systems.
    

    In conclusion, while FPTP may seem simple and intuitive, it is widely regarded as a least democratic system due to its lack of proportionality, wasted votes, tactical voting, limited representation, and comparative ranking among electoral systems.


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    Attacking friendlies is bad, except when Israel does it?

    reported Israeli military attacks against US military and UN peacekeepers:

    October 11, 2024: Israeli military fired on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, injuring two Sri Lankan soldiers and one Indonesian soldier. The Israeli military acknowledged responsibility for the incident.
    October 10, 2024: Israeli military fired on UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, injuring two members of the peacekeeping force. The UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) reported that Israeli tanks had deliberately fired at and disabled monitoring cameras prior to the attack.
    October 11, 2024: Israeli military struck a UN peacekeeper position in southern Lebanon, wounding two peacekeepers. The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack, calling it a “grave violation of international humanitarian law.”
    October 13, 2024: Israeli tanks forced entry into a UNIFIL position in southern Lebanon, according to the UN. The UNIFIL reported that Israeli forces had destroyed the position’s main gate and forcibly entered the position.
    October 14, 2024: Israeli military attacked a Christian town in northern Lebanon, killing at least 21 people, including civilians and UN peacekeepers. The UN Secretary-General condemned the attack, calling it a “grave violation of international humanitarian law.”
    





  • Ironic name-calling from someone pleading absolute ignorance regarding the black voter blame game.

    Why engage in a question you admit to hold utter ignorance?

    instances of liberal news outlets that scrutinized Black voters and their potential support for Donald Trump:

    The New York Times: An article titled “Are Black Voters Abandoning the Democratic Party?” (October 17, 2024) examined the possibility of Black voters defecting to Trump, citing polls and expert analysis.
    Mother Jones: A podcast episode, “Why You Shouldn’t Buy the Election Narrative About Black Men” (October 2024), critically evaluated the notion that Black men were leaving the Democratic Party to support Trump, featuring interviews with Black conservatives and experts.
    Reveal (a podcast from The Center for Investigative Reporting): An episode (October 2024) explored the enduring appeal of conservatism among some Black voters, featuring interviews with Black Trump supporters and experts.
    Newsweek: An article titled “Donald Trump’s Success With Black Voters Might be a Myth After All” (October 19, 2024) questioned the notion of Trump’s strong support among Black voters, citing expert analysis and polling data.