I agree colonial powers stole both abroad and domestically. Perhaps, it’s just the richest that need to make amends with the rest of us regardless of nation.

Just a reminder about not tolerating intolerance.

The Paradox of Tolerance disappears if you look at tolerance not as a moral standard, but as a social contract.

If someone does not abide by the terms of the contract, then they are not covered by it.

In other words: The intolerant are not following the rules of the social contract of mutual tolerance.

Since they have broken the terms of the contract, they are no longer covered by the contract, and their intolerance should NOT be tolerated.

via: https://newsie.social/@ZhiZhu/109667839755020395

Many are idiots, yes, but too many are just overworked and trying to survive.

Not to diminish how fucked things are, but it’s 52% of the voters, not the country.

Are those countries this way as a result of the historical theft of their resources? Would uplifting the common person in that country lead to progressive change there?

You’re still reaping the benefits today from colonialism before your lifetime. Your prosperity is founded on wealth stolen from countries still suffering from the theft. It’s okay to want to repair this.

How far back do you think is valid? Is 300 years, too far to you?

I agree there’s a line. I’d say pre Dark Ages is too far, but I get there’s a limit most people could agree on.

You’re still reaping the benefits from colonialism before your lifetime. Your prosperity is founded on wealth stolen from countries still suffering from the theft. It’s okay to want to repair this.

Isn’t that just the Apple philosophy?

Approximately 195 million adult Americans didn’t vote for Donald.

Approximately 75 million people voted for this asshole.

That’s not ⅔ of the country.

But it was enough people according to the rules of the game.

Wait, why would it make any difference if Donald is elected?

I thought everyone was saying that Biden and Harris were doing nothing about the Palestinians.

I look what you did there.

The war in Ukraine is far more indecent.

Edit: I don’t know how to tap correctly.

I don’t think the problem in America is political. The parties’ purpose is seeking power. The DNC ran a campaign of reasonable promises and pointed out factual dangers of the opposing party. The problems with the parties are a symptom, not the disease.

The world view and values of people who voted for the GOP candidates made a reasonable and rational campaign impossible.

It would be great if a truly progressive party held power and provided the services the American people need. But I’m not sure the DNC would win if they became that party.

Approximately 195 million adult Americans didn’t vote for Donald. We have four years before the next election. The important work to be done isn’t with the parties. It’s healing the 75 million who did vote for this asshole.

That’s tough work, but it’s far easier than living under fascism or having a second civil war.

The DNC is a centrist party. The people are the power, not the parties.

That’s a lot of words you’re putting in my mouth.

Losing didn’t reveal anything wrong with the DNC. The problem is with Americans. It’s going to be up to everyday people to reprogram those in the cult. You can’t do that systemically. You have to do it on a personal level. And it takes a lot of time, energy, and compassion. Only then can the underclass have the unity needed to for positive change.

Oh, shit. This has been my all-consuming thought today. Weird coincidence to spot this now.

He could murder Donald, and that would strangely probably still be taking the high road.

Is there any way to get them to realize if there’s a hell, this is how they gain admission?