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You seemed to have entirely missed my point so I'll just reiterate it with different words: simple actions that one person can choose to do - such as sending le

You seemed to have entirely missed my point so I'll just reiterate it with different words: simple actions that one person can choose to do - such as sending letters, calling representatives, or signing online petitions - have no effect. None whatsoever. The world is exactly the same place if I take action, compared to if I take no action. You claim that an ordinary person, such as myself, could affect real change by "calling my representative" or something silly like that. No, I can't. > it's a sustained struggle Sure. This I can agree with. The changing-things part, not so much.

AlbertCory 3y ago
I didn't miss your point at all. It's just wrong. The comment was addressed to several hundred thousand people, not just to you. But how's this: You just keep sitting there and playing games on your console, because you wouldn't be a good spokesperson. Never Doubt That a Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens Can Change the World; Indeed, It’s the Only Thing That Ever Has (not really Margaret Mead, according to https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/11/12/change-world/ https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/11/12/change-world/) I'm sorry you feel so powerless. If you look deeper at how things actually happen, you might get more hopeful. Get well soon.
- baobabKoodaa 3y ago
  > Get well soon. Just imagine the things you can achieve in politics with that level of sincerity!
  - AlbertCory 3y ago
    totally sincere: you do need to get over it. Bye for now.
    - baobabKoodaa 3y ago
      To get over what, exactly? The claim you made was false, I called you out on it, and you didn't even try to defend it, because you know it was complete fantasy. And then you exit this exchange with all the sincerity of a Redditor who reports the opposing viewpoint to the mental health bot... I just don't understand why people like you feel the need to lie so much and so constantly.

AlbertCory 3y ago

I didn't miss your point at all. It's just wrong. The comment was addressed to several hundred thousand people, not just to you. But how's this: You just keep sitting there and playing games on your console, because you wouldn't be a good spokesperson. Never Doubt That a Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens Can Change the World; Indeed, It’s the Only Thing That Ever Has (not really Margaret Mead, according to https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/11/12/change-world/ https://quoteinvestigator.com/2017/11/12/change-world/) I'm sorry you feel so powerless. If you look deeper at how things actually happen, you might get more hopeful. Get well soon.

baobabKoodaa 3y ago
> Get well soon. Just imagine the things you can achieve in politics with that level of sincerity!
- AlbertCory 3y ago
  totally sincere: you do need to get over it. Bye for now.
  - baobabKoodaa 3y ago
    To get over what, exactly? The claim you made was false, I called you out on it, and you didn't even try to defend it, because you know it was complete fantasy. And then you exit this exchange with all the sincerity of a Redditor who reports the opposing viewpoint to the mental health bot... I just don't understand why people like you feel the need to lie so much and so constantly.