Comment on Is everyone here leftist?

• IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Is a communist the same as a progressive? A democratic socialist the same as an anarchist? Call me what you want but like I said, it’s reductive and meaningless.

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  • Deceptichum@quokk.au ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Progressives aren’t a thing, it’s simply an Amaerica counter label to conservatives so they have something to attack.

    And as an anarchist, I’ve no problem being lumped in with like minded views.

    We’re leftists and proud of it.

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    • IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Progressives aren’t a thing

      Because you say so?

      Nonsense.

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      • Deceptichum@quokk.au ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        As an umbrella label? Yes. It’s an American term used to describe those who are in extreme opposition to conservative views.

        But please, tell me what being a progressive values compared to any other leftist. What makes a progressive different from a anarchist, communist, or a dem soc who have defined values and beliefs?

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      • Illuminostro@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        In regards to American politics, not individuals, he’s correct. The American “Progressive” party is majority Reagan Republicans. You have outliers like Bernie. Well, only Bernie.

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    • deafboy@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      Communism is the conservative authoritarian dogma. The exact opossite of progress… or anarchy.

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      • sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Lol, said confidently by someone who very clearly has not read anything marxist

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      • Deceptichum@quokk.au ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        You’re thinking of tankies.

        Communism is a stateless, classless, system where people enact mutualism and socialism without state coercion.

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      • Illuminostro@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

        Wrong.

        To play Devil’s Advocate, communism looks good on paper. The problem is human beings are involved. There will always be narcissistic, greedy, and psychopathic individuals who will abuse the will of the people to take control. There has never been a truly successful communistic system of government. Well, maybe Jeebus and the Apostles, but even Judas sold out for the silver.

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  • Illuminostro@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Why you gotta label me, bro?

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  • andrewrgross@slrpnk.net ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

    Why must we divide the tribe? I don’t know how leftist who can’t identify as such plans to exercise collective power. But you do you.

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• Illuminostro@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  It’s more embarrassing when people use the words “cringe” and “based.”

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• PyroNeurosis@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Eh, it adds variety. I’d grow rather bored of addressing everyone as “friend”, “buddy”, etc.

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