Voidance

Yes I agree with all that, I’m just talking about political strategy within the capitalist system, and in terms of the needs of a populist (rather than revolutionary) left

Well I guess like the left alliance in France or a hypothetical populist left in the style of Corbyn, although even for small left parties like the Greens it might make sense to consider these issues. But to take Corbyn as an example, he did really fuck himself by advocating for a second referendum, whereas the smart thing to do would’ve been to accept the result of the first referendum (ie Brexit) despite the fact that outcome was basically driven by racism

I always imagined I would stand out (former ‘gifted’ child type), and so when as an adult life really overwhelmed me and got the better of me I felt (and suppose I still do feel) quite a bitter disappointment at my anonymity. Actually something that’s been useful trying to shift that perspective is thinking about Marx’s idea of ‘species-being’, rather than conceiving of myself in a kind of isolated and unique egotism.

I do think that a rational society would locate a problem like this and invest in solving it, rather than have a handful of scientists drip feed terrifying new theories and discoveries to a sensationalist media intent on scaring the shit out of people. But maybe it’s the only way they can attract funding for more study, I don’t know. I don’t think it’s really useful for people to be hearing about all these crazy environmental poisons - forever chemicals, microplastics, and so on - that are basically impossible to avoid and which no-one yet understands the implications of.

Neoliberals despise any kind of working class society. They want to cover the whole earth in a dead suburban wasteland of individuals who are atomised workers and consumers and nothing more.

Israel has been literally using human shields, forcing prisoners to go into tunnels and suspected Hamas hideouts with cameras strapped to them.

I read on ⚡️⚡️twitter that they’re trying to send fighters into Gaza. Never would’ve imagined that it would be Yemen leading the fight against Western imperialism, but I’m here for it. Their courage and resolve is seriously impressive.

Prediction: Biden is going to refuse to step down, he’ll be desperate to make an impact in the second debate, they’ll overdose him on amphetamines and we’ll see even crazier shit than the first one

They have air superiority and are fighting an army that’s obsessed with launching hopeless offensives and been reduced to forcibly conscripting 50 years olds, I would totally believe a 10:1 ratio

It’s just about selling people a fantasy. Trump has a coherent narrative about coming in and fixing stuff. Biden rambling incoherently about how everyone else would love to be American because the country has it so good already, only plays into Trumps narrative that everything is fucked because the govt. is weak, corrupt and aimless. I think Trump did reasonably well. He can’t really hit Biden too much on policy specifics because the Biden admin is so far right anyway, so it’s more of a vibes thing at this point.

That’s his activation code

Biden used to seriously put on a big shit eating grin after every sentence though, it was like his trademark. he’s just so far gone at this point even compared to four years ago.

Nah they’re just hacks, they’re like a herd of deer, one gets spooked and starts running the rest will follow. Unfortunately for Biden that means his campaign is gonna be in cascade failure mode now