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[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

So suddenly, you want the Democrats to win, despite your claims that anyone that supports them is pro-genocide?

I want them to win. It's why I voted for Harris. I also want Democrats to stop supporting genocide. I don't claim that anyone who supports Democrats is pro-genocide. I claim that anyone who takes shrieking offense at people who don't like genocide supports genocide. And of course, anyone who is actively selling Netanyahu weapons is literally acting in support of genocide.

Shouldn’t you welcome this “mask off” moment from the Democrats?

I'm sure you do since Clinton has sided with Netahyahu. But no. I want Democrats to stop supporting genocide. Are you that incapable of conceiving of the concept that we shouldn't be supporting Netanyahu and his genocide?

Or is it just that you’re allergic to acting in good faith?

You started this comment by lying about my position. Not being mistaken, not exaggerating, just outright lying.

[–] abff08f4813c@j4vcdedmiokf56h3ho4t62mlku.srv.us 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

To be fair, it's Harris on the ballot, not (Bill) Clinton.

And, to her credit, Harris said this, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/harris-appears-to-agree-with-protester-accusing-israel-of-genocide-what-he-s-talking-about-it-s-real/ar-AA1szCVt

This gives me optimism that post-election, Harris will allow her views to evolve in the right direction here.

Remember when Obama was against same-sex marriage? https://www.cbsnews.com/news/obama-still-opposes-same-sex-marriage/ But he was open to having his mind changed, and eventually he did, https://www.cnn.com/2012/05/09/politics/obama-same-sex-marriage/index.html

This is what we need to aim for with Harris

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

To be fair, it’s Harris on the ballot, not (Bill) Clinton.

I voted for Harris.

Jesus. None of you read. Not one. Just skip immediately to pasting your lecture.

[–] abff08f4813c@j4vcdedmiokf56h3ho4t62mlku.srv.us 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Hey, I wasn't disputing that you voted for Harris - my "lecture" was to convince others in your situation that there's hope that Democrats will stop "supporting genocide" as you put it, after Harris wins.

[–] Ensign_Crab@lemmy.world 0 points 1 week ago (1 children)

On second read, I see that I was wrong to jump to conclusions. Apologies.

Hey, no worries. Glad we got that clarified though - I was sweating buckets.