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Example A, everyone.
Yup, just smug your way through it. I'm sure it will work out now.
Well, i can say that I will vote against fascism as long as its someone left of trump.
Will you?
It is so depressing to have these conversations and learn just how many people that are otherwise deeply political think their duty ends at the ballot box. Yes, I voted in the last election, I will vote in the next, and I vote down ballet, now what? Because voting for the subtler fascists is not going to solve problems. It's not going to repair the conditions that gave rise to right-wing populism, so what are you doing until then to deal with the political realities? Or are you going to do your bare minimum and vote in a couple years and hope that democrats have learned enough to actually fight harder this time around?
Way to assume things.
I attend protests and canvas for my local left-leaning politicians.
I do what i can, when i can.
Edit: But im also not ignorant enough to assume my actions will be enough.
Thats why i will vote for the viable candidate left of trump when i am able to.
Glad you're trying things outdoors. I would ask that rather than being smug online thinking it makes you morally superior, consider that this is simply not enough for the current political moment and you should join an org and extend your efforts beyond elections. If you think that voting for the fascist with the kinder face absolves you of additional action, you're mistaken.