jmanes

jmanes , 24 days ago to politics in A quick note on the return2ozma ban:

Good move, they were a clown and pointing out that they were arguing entirely in bad faith is correct. They did it under the guise of being far-leftist, but as a far-leftist myself, I have a hard time believing it was for anything other than pissing people off. Hopefully they can go practice being happy instead of doom-posting on niche Internet forums.

jmanes , 30 days ago to politics in Trump campaign donation page crashes after guilty verdict

It is sad to think about how many working class people will funnel their earned money into his pockets.

jmanes , 1 month ago to News in American couple doing missionary work killed by gangs in Haiti, wife is daughter of Missouri rep.

Good god. I feel bad for them on two fronts.

1. That’s a brutal way to die and at a young age.
2. They were so delusioned by religion that they put themselves in danger to spread around ancient mythological texts to random people.

In no way is religion worth the events.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

The hard truth is that to get a leftist government we, you and I, and others, have to do more than vote. We still need to vote because it is an avenue given to us. A free lever. But we need to become active locally. In tenant unions, in local leftist groups. We have to organize and this takes time. Do not vote and pray, vote and then act.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

You are not helping your case. I won’t hold your words against those that are serious about doing good.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

Tensions are high and they are understandably panicked. Have open conversations with them in good faith. It is the only way forward.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

There is division within the ranks of the right as well. There are protest votes upwards near 20% in the Republican primary in some states, even when there is nobody running against Trump. I understand things are dire, but the Democratic party can win this election. I am far further to the left than the Democrats are, but will still vote for them in the elections to buy time. We must believe in ourselves, and I think lashing out against the far left is detrimental to the cause. It is fair to confront those who are adamant about sitting out elections, but the conversation to mobilize the far left pragmatically must be tactful and not full of hate.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

I understand your view, though I see those who do refuse to pull the levers of democracy as misguided and self-destructive rather than overtly and explicitly "supporting fascism." Convince them to pull the levers they are given, rather than lash out at them. Humans who are confronted with negativity and accusatory language will only back further into their corners and pull out their fists.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

If their post is meant to persuade a super-minority of US political types (the far left) by talking down to them on a niche social media website, they are not doing a very good job. This is not how you convince people to join you. Then again, maybe they have no intention of doing this, and just want to lash out at anyone who will listen.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

This has been clear from the start. Netanyahu has spit in the face of Biden time and time again, taking US tax dollars and using it as he sees fit. Trump won't even require Netanyahu to spit!

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Bibi Is Choosing Stefanik and Trump. President Biden, Don’t Be Fooled.

Why is your first reaction to attack the left, when the right is standing in front of you?

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession – and most blame Biden

Any working class person living in the elements of this economy will tell you it is not good; cherry-picked indicators in these reports be damned. When the people tell you they are hurting in numbers this large, leaders must listen, not ignore.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in 'People got betrayed': Cardi B says she's not voting in the presidential election

Optimistic thinking! But I’m afraid such protests are futile for many reasons. The biggest issue is that refusing to vote has no visibility; it is not like a real protest or real activism. You simply disappear in numbers small enough to not matter, and those in power will continually claim the power until contested.

There is no reconciling with those in power through pacifism. History teaches us this time and time again. Continue to vote while you can, and remember Trotsky’s ideals for when things go bad.

1. Never trust the ruling class
2. Control your leaders
3. Have confidence in your own abilities

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in 'People got betrayed': Cardi B says she's not voting in the presidential election

Our system is pretty broken, but if you’re given a lever to pull (voting) you may as well pull it. There is no benefit to be gained from opting out.

jmanes , 1 month ago to politics in Louisiana is about to force the Ten Commandments in every classroom

I see more posts preemptively bringing up bothsidesism than bothsidesism itself.