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[–] Chetzemoka@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Republicans are actively working to make it worse on purpose

What do you propose? Give me something that is viable.

People are going to die. Our stupid populace always refuses to come around and pay attention to an issue until they see bodies in the streets. That's the real reason we haven't seen major action on climate change until now. I don't prefer that reality, but it is sadly the one that we are working with whether we like it or not.

The climate bill isn't enough, but is that a reason to throw all progress out the door and allow the ones who are actively trying to destroy the world into power?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-scientists-say-about-the-historic-climate-bill/

[–] dingus@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Who is proposing throwing all that progress out?

I have been very clear that I understand the clear and present danger the GOP represents and that I will continue to vote Democrat while gritting my teeth knowing people deserve better. I have stated as much in this thread.

Am I not allowed to critique them without insinuations that I must be making bad choices in voting or am a Republican plant? Why am I not allowed to point out the reality that what the Democrats have given still isn't enough?

[–] Chetzemoka@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Ok, well you didn't say that in any comments to me, so I didn't see it. But also, let's not pretend like there aren't right-wing bad actors out on these platforms pushing that exact "both sides" message to discourage people from voting. Because you and I both know there are. These public comments have consequences

[–] Semi-Hemi-Demigod@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Our stupid populace always refuses to come around and pay attention to an issue until they see bodies in the streets.

Nineteen kindergartners were murdered in cold blood in a school and nothing changed.

Bodies in the street don't even affect them anymore.