I want to share the conclusion of what happened when I shared an article on BPR's subreddit criticizing Kamala Harris's speech de-prioritizing the effort to restore the Voting Rights Act, but I want to use this opportunity to discuss how to deal with Black Liberals.
After accusing me of being a Conservative op, I guess now the accusation is I'm "trying to encourage people to abstain from voting if the only option isn't a Progressive."
Of course this is not a stance I have ever encourage.
In the Mod's opinion "this is just as bad as shilling for Republicans." As a leftist I would argue, continuing to support Democrats-backed by wealthy donors is just as bad as voting Republicans.
As an example, we all understand Elon Musk is using his wealth to buy our Democracy. What some people don't know, is during the Obama Administration, Tsla was given a 465 million dollar loan that bailed TSLA out, and the company went public shortly after, and that really started the trajectory to his obscene wealth; and yes, he continues to receive government contracts under subsequent administrations.
Government investigative source
The mod's argument that my rhetoric is problematic during the midterms (during a primary) is nonsensical. I'm suppose to compare DSA, to Liberal platforms that's just running against Trump?
I don't bother criticizing Republicans because they're a lost cause, and I don't caucus with them.
The mod concluded with I just think Biden, Harris, and Obama are bad, and honestly, yes; I do think their policies sucked. i don't think Obama should've bailed out the banks, and Biden/Harris's foreign policy sucked (to say the least). I should not have to criticize Republicans every time I have a criticism for a Democrat. There are plenty of Democrats I support, just not the NeoLiberal ones because NeoLiberal policies hurt working class people. One more example:
The national median household income flatlines during the Obama years
It's difficult to not feel like people that share that mod's perspective are part of the problem. We will never progress continuing to glaze politicians just because of their celebrity appeal. I get that Obama and his family are beautiful, charming, and very intelligent people. I also get that his policies are not in my best interest, and I need to push for more Mandani-type.
Question: During this attempt to take over the Democratic Party, should we be just as hostile towards Liberals? I don't mean personal attacks of course, I mean politically.
Earlier today I posted an article where Kamala Harris suggested fighting to restore the Voting Rights Act should not be the priority right now.
Anyone familiar with that sub knows people will come for you for criticizing Kamala Harris, or Barack Obama, even when if its in good faith.
Here is the article i shared
Even though i offered no commentary when i first posted, and i left no comments for the first hour i was accused of being everything from a bot, to a Republican op. That’s normal stuff though.
What bothers me is the thread was shitdown and here is the mod’s reasoning (pictured above)
Since I can’t respond there I will here.
Why did i post the article?
Because Black people lost their voting rights legislation, and a person who may run for president is deprioritizing getting that legislation back.
It was also asked why is it ok to have an article claiming black voting rights aren’t a priority?
I don’t know. Why is it ok for Kamala Harris to suggest it’s not a priority? The article has quotes from her.
Then the mod says the article feels like fingering waving at the Black community for wanting more.
I don’t even understand what this means. Everyone debating me in the comments agreed with deprioritizing their voting rights. Then the mod says without Voting Rights, Jim Crow, and Balco Codes would find their way back.
This is generally my point. Kamala Harris wants to deprioritize the effort to re-establish the VRA. So, why would the mod silence that discussion?
It seems like I’m being punished for not supporting a corporate Democrat.
If blind support for Kamala Harris and/or Barack Obama is a requirement for political postings in that sub, they should just add that to the rules
Original Rant Part 1
First, I apologize in advance for my rant. I'm not about drama, or starting anything. I think this speaks to a larger issue where people's opinions should be respected, even if you disagree with it;especially if they respectfully disagreed.
A little while ago another mod shared their reasoning for shutting down the discussion (screenshot above).
This is so unbelievably disingenuous.
The article I shared comes from the publication democracydocket.com
Democracy Docket is owned by, A Democratic Party Lawyer. His law firm specifically focuses on voting rights, and election integrity.
Here is a link to his YouTube channel where he has an hour long conversation with Hilary Clinton a month ago.
The guy is basically normie Democrat, who very likely supports corporate Democrats like Hilary Clinton and Kamala Harris.
But instead of the mods just being honest that they disagree with my stance, they're tripping over themselves making up untruths above me. The guy that owns the publication literally works on voting rights for a living. Kamala Harris made a comment about VRA not being a priority right now. So, I would imagine, he would publish an article about her comments since that's his passion and field of work, and he's a lawyer for the Democratic Party.
The way the mods handled this is truly disgusting. I would never gaslight someone, just because I can't handle legit criticism about a political candidate I support.