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It's a bit rich to claim you're neither right nor left, when you're constantly repeating right wing talking points. Maybe you don't prescribe to a label, but al

by dagmx 6y ago

It's a bit rich to claim you're neither right nor left, when you're constantly repeating right wing talking points. Maybe you don't prescribe to a label, but all your arguments thus far all hinge on labels and not policy.

feralimal 6y ago
Ok - here's my criticism of the 'right'. They talk about less government, but never do anything about it! Never. They will say whatever it is that sounds good to conservatives, but do the opposite. Left and right are all on board with the same system. And this is increasing a fascist system, run by corporations. But whatever the case - if people purport to have a constitution that allows for free speech - but that a lot of people do not have meaningful ability to exercise it, well its not surprising that places like Gab spring up. And that all those de-platformed views make their way there. People need to be able to have their say. It used to be that it was a left position to say 'I don't like what you say, but I'll fight for your right to say it'. Those days are long gone - de-platform the hate speaker!
- dagmx 6y ago
  You have a flawed understanding of free speech. It only protects against retribution by the government. It doesn't extend to society accepting any and all speech was acceptable.
fenderbluesjr 6y ago
He didn't state any of his own political views so you can't place him. You should consider whether those talking points actually have some legitimacy rather than using them to identify which group he's in. This is actually part of the problem he refers to.
- dagmx 6y ago
  So you're l saying he raised specific points but that they aren't reflective of his political beliefs but are somehow reflective of mine because I don't agree with them? That's certainly a level of mental gymnastics to paint things favorably for your political beliefs.

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It's a bit rich to claim you're neither right nor left, when you're constantly repeating right wing talking points. Maybe you don't prescribe to a label, but al

by dagmx 6y ago

feralimal 6y ago
Ok - here's my criticism of the 'right'. They talk about less government, but never do anything about it! Never. They will say whatever it is that sounds good to conservatives, but do the opposite. Left and right are all on board with the same system. And this is increasing a fascist system, run by corporations. But whatever the case - if people purport to have a constitution that allows for free speech - but that a lot of people do not have meaningful ability to exercise it, well its not surprising that places like Gab spring up. And that all those de-platformed views make their way there. People need to be able to have their say. It used to be that it was a left position to say 'I don't like what you say, but I'll fight for your right to say it'. Those days are long gone - de-platform the hate speaker!
- dagmx 6y ago
  You have a flawed understanding of free speech. It only protects against retribution by the government. It doesn't extend to society accepting any and all speech was acceptable.
fenderbluesjr 6y ago
He didn't state any of his own political views so you can't place him. You should consider whether those talking points actually have some legitimacy rather than using them to identify which group he's in. This is actually part of the problem he refers to.
- dagmx 6y ago
  So you're l saying he raised specific points but that they aren't reflective of his political beliefs but are somehow reflective of mine because I don't agree with them? That's certainly a level of mental gymnastics to paint things favorably for your political beliefs.