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Excellent job taking a valid argument on why the political system in the United States is a corrupt institution that can't be fixed merely by voting for one of the two lobbyist-sponsored self-interest parties... and subsequently making your opinion seem worthless by drawing ideological lines.
Liberals are also disillusioned with the state of affairs, as evidenced by their abysmal turnout. Instead of contributing to the partisan division, you could have made an argument that all Americans are being screwed by unopposed oligarchs paying both sides to enact policies that benefit nobody but themselves.
Edit again: Phrasing things the first time has never been my strong point, but surely I can't be the only one who considers antagonizing people who might otherwise agree with you to be a terrible idea.
~~Oh look an identity politics brainwashed smug lib right on cue!~~
I’m guessing you think I’m a Republican or a Trumper or something. I assure you. I’m not.
~~It’s just your brainwashing that causes you to see things in such partisan terms.~~
I’m actually a leftist ~~(evidently far more leftist than you)~~ that is sick of other people ~~(EXACTLY like you)~~ cosplaying as a leftist then actively encouraging their politicians to be above the law because they have been so ideologically brainwashed that they can’t see the issues in giving ANYONE extrajudicial power.
edit: blatant mischaracterization and demonstration of hypocrisy on my part
Your award is in the mail buddy.
It was a witch-hunt.
They went after Biden again and again with every false claim they could find until they nailed him with something they don't even want enforced at all and no one else gets arrested for.
I agree with the pardon because even if it wasn't Bidens son, and was instead Bob from down the road, I'd still think he was being unfairly targeted and I don't believe in that kind of behavior.
You can't just follow someone every day until you find something to nail them on. That's not how the system is supposed to work. There are really criminals out there. It's important to send a message to the law that you can't just target someone you don't like .
I disagree strongly but thank you for your well-reasoned response.
This sets a dangerous precedent. Biden is (and always has been) a criminal.
Case in point (and very closely related to this pardon): He fleeced ENTIRE GENERATIONS OF STUDENTS IN DIRECT EXCHANGE FOR A PAYOUT FROM MBNA TO HIS SON THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
Thank you for your compliment. I also appreciate your rebuttable because if I only ever talk with people who completely agree with me ... Well I'd see a very foolish and arrogant man in every mirror.
It's been a long work day for me but I'll read the article you sent when I have a spare moment . It would be a waste to read it right now with my tired mind full of thoughts about work problems.
I should warn you though when I do read it and if I feel it isn't accurate or fair I will be coming back to explain that to you. Hopefully you enjoy that as much as I do.
Honestly I feel the biggest problem, the thing causing such division and anger, is how many people have adopted the foolish "my side is entirely right and yours entirely wrong. I will not listen I will only shout!" Mentality. I've always been very proud of myself for not subscribing to that mentality. My opinions obviously feel right to me but more importantly I don't close the door and lock it.
Forgive me for bringing up religion but I feel it's a good comparison. If I truly believe in Jesus then I shouldn't be afraid to speak to someone who does not. To be afraid of challenges to my beliefs means I either a) don't really have faith in my beliefs or b) don't have faith in myself.
If the only way I can hold a belief or opinion is by hiding myself behind a wall with my fingers in my ears... Its more of a toddler's safety blanket than a true thought or idea.
Sorry forgive my rambling. Long day lol.
You and pivot_root collectively made my day so much more wholesome. Interactions like these are why I love Lemmy's smallness. Kick back after your long day and relax and thanks for the reply. :)