• @electric_nan@lemmy.ml
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    81 month ago

    Trump isn’t in charge right now. There is a genocide happening right now. Trump has nothing to do with that. How can you not want to pressure the guy that has the power right now to do something?

      • @electric_nan@lemmy.ml
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        31 month ago

        What Trump would do is an irrelevant question right now. This isn’t about the future, it is about the present.

        • theprogressivist
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          1 month ago

          So you think Trump would oppose the genocide

          This was the question. It’s either yes or no.

          Edit: I also find it hilarious that to you, his stance on Gaza is irrelevant when he is, in fact, running for president. Gotta love sticking your head in the sand so your own narrative makes sense.

          • @electric_nan@lemmy.ml
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            31 month ago

            And it is irrelevant either way. Do you think Trump has power to end this genocide right now? Yes or no?

            • theprogressivist
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              1 month ago

              Again, avoiding the question. I’ll answer when you do. It’s not that hard, but thanks for telling me all I need to know, champ.

              • @electric_nan@lemmy.ml
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                31 month ago

                Sorry if I am more concerned with the ongoing genocide supported by the current fascist in power, than with the potential continuation of the same genocide by the next fascist who may come to power.

                You don’t really need my answer, and I don’t really need yours either.

    • @pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online
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      51 month ago

      No one said anything about not pressuring the guy, but right now isn’t the time to be divisive. The US is literally on the brink of becoming a fascist theocracy, and Biden is the only one who can stop it.

      It sucks that he’s our only option, but that’s life.

      Shit on him all you want after the election, but right now isn’t the time. The alternative is a guy who supports nuking Gaza.

      • @electric_nan@lemmy.ml
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        41 month ago

        What pressure are you putting on the guy? Guaranteeing him your vote is the opposite of pressure. It reads as endorsement or at least tacit approval of his policies. Assuming Biden actually cares to win the election, the best thing to do is threaten to withhold your vote. He still has five months to change voters minds. Let him see the polling, let his campaign see the mood on social media. Genocide is a red line, and it’s a low fucking bar.

      • @Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world
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        11 month ago

        but right now isn’t the time to be divisive

        It’s never the time, and all criticism is seen as divisive by people who can’t abide critics.