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At the very least, fascists are openly gerrymandering to put their thumb on the scale in order to keep Congress. (This is more of that ignoring foundational documents and norms, by the way.) I think the midterms are going to be "cancelled" because of some "emergency." I'll be happy if I'm wrong, but that's the scenario I'm operating under. I understand that you prefer to wait until that prediction becomes reality, and I'm not going to deny you that. Reasonable people can disagree. But - we're already moving past "free and fair elections," whether you think there will be midterms or not.
What's already happened - fascists being afraid - is a positive thing. It means that it doesn't take that much for them to cower. It means that people who oppose them have the capability to stop them. It suggests that the number of people needed to accomplish that may be smaller than anyone thinks.
I'd also like to add here, about this conversation - I'm not "arguing", strictly speaking. When I said that you and I were on the same side, all efforts great and small, I meant it. I appreciate this back and forth, because it allows me the opportunity to clarify my own thoughts for myself, as well as giving me a chance to be wrong and change my mind. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your opinions respectfully - that's why I'm here too. I try to challenge echo chambers whenever I see them when I have a differing opinion, and on Lemmy that usually positions me to the political right of the people I get into debates with (on Reddit its often the opposite). And I've had my mind changed on a few issues along the way- or at least had my views shifted a little.
The world needs more people with your mindset. Cheers.