• theprogressivist @lemmy.world
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          Being critical of our representatives enables fascism? In what fucking world? Look, I’m an asshole when it comes to pointing out Fascists here on lemmy but what in the fuck are you on about? Don’t be like the GOP and treat the Dems like they’re saints. They have a lot of work to do, but it’s also wise to look at their fuck ups and call them out.

        • Todd Bonzalez@lemm.ee
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          Oh, so to avoid authoritarianism, we should treat our elected party members as infallible. Excellent logic, no notes.

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        6 months ago

        They assume all critiques of the DNC is fascist, Russian, Republican talking points. Instead of holding their party accountable they punch out at everyone trying to do the job they should be doing.

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          Hasn’t Fetterman been getting tons of criticism for being exactly that, being to the right of most leftists/liberals? Do you think that’s overblown and he’s still mostly on the side of the left?

          I hope you can tell how clueless many of us feel having read your initial comments. You’re not doing a great job of communicating what you think and why. Granted, you don’t have to, and it’s a bit annoying how much patience is required, but if you don’t others will likely not care to ask you to explain. Anyway, just a thought as I’ve been realizing I need to get better at communicating - I’m probably overdoing it now ;)

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            6 months ago

            Yes.

            But leftists and liberals are not the same. Liberals are already rightism-apologists (also see: “enlightened centrist”), and Fetterman has proven to be solidly to the right of even your garden variety liberals. Dude is Manchin sans the overt corruption.