• BarrelAgedBoredom@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    I’m ideologically opposed to party and institutional politics on a foundational level. The fact that people are forced to compromise on their values, the “lesser of two evils” system, the whole “closest to your values” thing is a horrible way to approach politics. It rings true if you don’t think about it too hard but it’s pretty bullshit. At the end of the day, when you are only permitted a political voice at the ballot box, you are forcing yourself into the labels you’ve been given by a group of parasites that do not share your interests…

    And yeah, single.issue voters probably have other issues. That doesn’t mean they fit within their chosen party’s platform. There are plenty of pro-lifers who fit better in the democratic camp on other issues but value abortion above the rest. I’m not saying it makes sense or is worthy of respect. It’s simply a thing that is

    • Feathercrown@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      you are forcing yourself into the labels you’ve been given by a group of parasites that do not share your interests…

      I mean, it really depends how close to each party’s most common views you (general “you”) are, doesn’t it? If you’re complaining about compromising on the last 5% of your different views, grow up. If you legitimately think both parties are similar, fuck you, pay more attention. Again, general “you”, not you-“you” in particular.