Like it or not, it's our responsibility as citizens. It's our fault the world has to deal with this. You don't get the benefits of living in a society without the responsibility. ESPECIALLY if the majority feels differently. Collectively, the majority has been too passive in participating in shaping our government and we've allowed lunacy to take hold.

[–] WarlockoftheWoods@lemy.lol -3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Umm no, sorry. I'm not my government. I didn't agree with war in Iraq, I don't agree with Trump at all, I'm not gonna take the fucking blame for that moron and I'm not going to say america isn't a great country. I served in the military with some of the best people this world has to offer, we didn't make the decisions, we were there to protect the country when it got attacked. Any one of you Americans who say America isn't great (including trump) can fuck right off. I make 6 figures in this country with 0 formal training in IT. I was allowed to be hugely successful based on my own merit and by teaching myself. I'd STILL take this country over any other in the world, all sarcasm aside.

[–] GaMEChld@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Yeah, your lack of accountability is the exact same attitude we collectively share that got us to this point. You are literally talking about how you have personally benefitted from the opportunities afforded to you by living in this country, and simultaneously washed your hands of any responsibility.

So yeah. I know you don't take responsibility. That's my point. Good job. Be proud of that I guess.

[–] WarlockoftheWoods@lemy.lol -1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I voted you fucking little bitch. There's absolutely nothing else I can do. Fuck you, what are you doing that is so much better than what I did? Enlighten all of us.

[–] GaMEChld@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Did I say you're not meeting your responsibilities?

Just because you're responsible doesn't mean you failed your duty or that you're SOLELY responsible you doofus.

You might want to get that overt hostility and projection checked.

Like you could have custody of a child. You're responsible for him. Doesn't mean you're not being a good dad. But it doesn't mean you shouldn't give a shit if your kid starts wrecking the neighborhood.

Calm the fuck down.

And yes, civic responsibility does go beyond just voting. Like our pervasive attitude as a society that complains about jury duty, or brags about getting out of it. Our duty to challenge our leaders openly.

You voted. Did everyone? How about the primary? You voted in that? Mid terms? Did you go to town halls? Did you campaign for someone? Did you call your representatives? Did you talk to your local community?

This idea that hey I voted, GG, is literally the apathy I'm talking about, and it's not directed at YOU the individual. It's directed at US as a PEOPLE.

The problem with you is your individualistic through and through, very American. And you think hey, if I can't single handedly fix something, there's no reason to expend effort.