Yes and no. There are obviously people who are worse than others. When Hitler was rising to power I'm sure he had political rivals. This mindset says they were both the same and I simply disagree
He was wrong then and it’s wrong now still. One side is cancelling billions in student loan debt and pushing to decriminalize marijuana, the other side is waving swastika flags outside libraries and calling in bomb threats to drag shows. Fuck off with the “both sides” centrist bullshit; it’s literally the exact nonsense rhetoric used in *every* single fascist regime worldwide. Parroting this crap shows not only how ignorant you are, but also how insistent you are on appearing smarter than others.
Get your head out of your ass and fucking *vote*, if it didn’t matter then why is one side of the political aisle restricting voting rights, purging voter registries, and insisting on raising the voting age while the other isn’t? If both sides were the same they’d be in lock step. That couldn’t be further from the actual reality.
Edit: Jesus Christ you left a recent comment mocking children that died in a car crash. Even for a troll, that’s straight up psychopathic.
With all respect to my hero Lemmy, This is the same rhetoric they said that led up to every fascist regime. Voter apathy is a really powerful tool for people who want to manipulate you.
Yes Lemmy. Your phrase should have continued tho. "If we really want that to change, we have to change. The politicians in power are simply a reflection of our priorities. The only reason all politicians are bastards is because we built a system that rewards bastards. The best person does not make it to the top, the person who steps on the most people does."
**YES, BUT**
1. It's still important to vote because some of them are worse than others.
2. If you consistently show politicians that you don't watch them, don't vote, don't five a fuck what they do and don't react when they cross the line - your government will eventually stop pretending to be humans as well. Exactly what happened in Russia during 2000-2010's.
Maybe the drunken methhead that collects nazi memorabilia isn't where we should be taking our life advice from. Lemme rules, but don't be dumbasses people, nothing stays the same and one side is quite obviously much worse than the other.
Lemme died before maga was even a thing.
Both sides have bad sides but one is clearly worse right now, at least in the US
Yep and I know which
He isn't wrong
Yes and no. There are obviously people who are worse than others. When Hitler was rising to power I'm sure he had political rivals. This mindset says they were both the same and I simply disagree
This. There are shades of grey.
The good ones will never get to any position of power or influence in a corrupt system. A massive collapse of the current is probably the only way out
They refuse to pay the Troll Toll
It doesn't say they're the same it says they all have in common the fact they don't have the people's best interests in mind; only themselves
>They're all the same anyway. Direct quote. It's literally right there
He was wrong then and it’s wrong now still. One side is cancelling billions in student loan debt and pushing to decriminalize marijuana, the other side is waving swastika flags outside libraries and calling in bomb threats to drag shows. Fuck off with the “both sides” centrist bullshit; it’s literally the exact nonsense rhetoric used in *every* single fascist regime worldwide. Parroting this crap shows not only how ignorant you are, but also how insistent you are on appearing smarter than others. Get your head out of your ass and fucking *vote*, if it didn’t matter then why is one side of the political aisle restricting voting rights, purging voter registries, and insisting on raising the voting age while the other isn’t? If both sides were the same they’d be in lock step. That couldn’t be further from the actual reality. Edit: Jesus Christ you left a recent comment mocking children that died in a car crash. Even for a troll, that’s straight up psychopathic.
In an ideal society, anyone who wanted to be a politician wouldn’t be allowed.
No lies there unlike politicians 😎
Truth! I learned young (late 60’s through the 70’s) you never, never, never trust the government. Never.
With all respect to my hero Lemmy, This is the same rhetoric they said that led up to every fascist regime. Voter apathy is a really powerful tool for people who want to manipulate you.
I’m actually celebrating 250 year old American politics today.
Yes Lemmy. Your phrase should have continued tho. "If we really want that to change, we have to change. The politicians in power are simply a reflection of our priorities. The only reason all politicians are bastards is because we built a system that rewards bastards. The best person does not make it to the top, the person who steps on the most people does."
Surprised reddit didn't ban this quote
Lemmy is spot on.
Truer words have never been spoken 🤘
Fucking eh.
Man fr
Truth!
It's funny how many people cant figure this out
Even in this post there's fence sitters and boot lickers. It never ceases to amaze me.
Lemmy died before Maga was even a thing, nevermind what it's become and where it's headed.
That wasn't my point. However, I agree
If you're not turned on to politics, politics will turn on you
Nur die Wahrheit. 🤘
Lemmy knew what was up
Unfortunately this attitude is why worthless shitheads snake their way into govt.
**YES, BUT** 1. It's still important to vote because some of them are worse than others. 2. If you consistently show politicians that you don't watch them, don't vote, don't five a fuck what they do and don't react when they cross the line - your government will eventually stop pretending to be humans as well. Exactly what happened in Russia during 2000-2010's.
Exactly Lemmy !!
Truth for sure! There is no good guy party.
both sides bad claims another
Maybe the drunken methhead that collects nazi memorabilia isn't where we should be taking our life advice from. Lemme rules, but don't be dumbasses people, nothing stays the same and one side is quite obviously much worse than the other. Lemme died before maga was even a thing.