I am mocking the idea which has been widely presented by US media and support by this sub, that the choice between a convicted felon, fraudster and rapist with fascist backers and the status quo, (albeit lead by a deteriorating man) was ever difficult.

I am also mocking the idea that the choice has been made easier by Harris.

That’s was the article was about if you’ve read it.

Do you, as a non US citizen like me, not find it interesting - even bemusing - that when faced with the current Republican Party and all that their government would bring, voters were - according the article - finding it difficult to vote for Biden because he was merely too old and infirm ?

When faced with fascism, the relatability of the alternative is important. Gotcha.

For the dems it does seem to be a buff. The media is certainly telling us it’s a huge buff : half of the posts here today are about that.

This unfortunately shows us that some people viewed voting for a convicted felon, fraudster and rapist and condemning America to being dismantled and sold for party vs voting for the status quo, lead by a deteriorating man, as some kind of dilemma .

My own politics are way left of either, but I don’t think is controversial to shine a light on the superficial nature of the electorate.

Bear in mind, a lot of these people screech about fascism etc etc, but somehow saw it as a difficult choice. At least, that’s what the polls, via the media, are telling us.

Sorry who are you ? Another champion of binary thinking ?

You can see where you’ve gone wrong, I hope ?

Ah, I think see what’s happened : because I’ve said (of those that would vote Harris but not Biden, per the article) “people are … easily fooled,” many people have assumed I’m pro Trump.

It’s faulty thinking, but very instructive all the same.

Do you think it’s possible to hold a position that is not pro trump, yet at the exact same time, not pro Harris ?

The impact of good hair, a bright smile and perfect teeth eh ?

The commentary has been hilarious this year.

• Can’t vote republican because trump is convicted felon, fraudster and sex pest who will be fascist dictator and burn down the country just to warm his feet

• can’t vote democrat because (checks notes)…… Biden is a bit too old.

Suddenly Harris appears, and within 7 days, those who would risk America being dismantled and sold for parts because one guy was too old, can breathe easy again because a seemingly impossible choice has been simplified for them

I hope America does avoid fascism, and I hope they credit Harris’ hair stylist and orthodontist appropriately

What was it about my post that invited this irrelevant question ?

That’s because people are fickle and easily fooled.

I thought you weren’t too keen on ableism ?

There’s tons of money available for grifters prepared to preach right wing doctrine. It’s been a 20+ year project of right wing billionaires, like Thiel These others

Trump is one.

In the UK they fund Farage, Tice, Lee Anderson, etc etc.

They set up TV stations, give them shows etc to funnel money to people who will help undermine democracy. None of this is profitable, it about influence.

The battle playing out in the West now is not left and right. It’s the wealthy vs the ultra rich .

The wealthy centre, characterised by the Dems in the US and Labour in the UK - are interested in maintaining the status quo, protecting their profits and the power structures and bureaucracies that enable them. They might appear moral, but it’s really about “we’re doing very nicely thank you”

The ultra rich, the billionaire class think traditional power structures are constraining their ambition. These are people that would see governments and democracy disassembled, in favour of modern feudalism, they are characterised by Conservatives and Republicans, but they are playing winner takes all.

Not 100% sure but I don’t think this is the first time I’ve heard of this.

It’s a bit of a trap.

No one cares what you think mate

You will meet opposition in democratic politics.

TIL.

Thanks.

If you’re waiting for some one who never lets you down, you will have a long wait .

Remember, all these forks are possible because Firefox is open source

I wouldnt say it’s baseless, but there does seem to be a certain motivation with some people, every time Firefox makes a misstep.

Nobody should be reporting on the words of Gorka

There are various treaties which are designed to prevent escalation, ensure civilians are not target and of course to make sure the weapons don’t fall into the wrong hands.