You are being disingenuous lol

More like smarmy, but yes, not literal.

Why would tankies be in shambles? They love genocide and helping fascists. This is basically a motivational poster for them.

“Oh no, the mean ol’ social fascists promised to have elections instead of allowing a government by force of arms like the Soviet Party Line wanted, how terrible”

Fascist scum like you aren’t welcome here.

At the moment, no, because Bernie or another progressive Democrat isn’t in the spotlight.

If Bernie or another progressive took Biden’s place?

I’m not entirely discounting the idea that the American people could surprise me. But talking to ordinary voters, I’m not exactly filled with hope that there’s a secret cabal of super-compassionate left wing votes waiting to be activated by the right candidate. In fact, I’m filled with the suspicion that Bernie or another progressive Dem would be in the same spot, or worse, as Biden is currently.

And regardless of whether a progressive would perform better electorally, the fact remains that Trump is not a valid alternative to anyone with any hint of foresight.

Bursting with joy

INTERRUPTING OUR LIVES! AND FOR WHAT!?

Ernest said he was handing over the reigns to someone else soon. I’d like to give them a chance before I bail on Kbin. I really like Kbin.

I’m gonna give Kbin a little while longer to get its shit together, but if need be, I’ll swap to Lemmy.world in the near future.

Cool, yeah, let’s ‘teach them a lesson’ by going deeper into fascism, that really worked the past ten times we’ve done it.

Ah, yes, remember how the Social Democrats called the Communists ‘social fascists’ and refused to work with them?

Oh, wait, sorry, I got it reversed, my bad.

Well, they ran out of war machines too

Flak, with an L.

Hope you’re right. I’m all-in for a Biden victory, of course, because I’m not a lunatic or a fascist, but God, Biden ain’t good for my nerves, that much is for sure.

Both were embarrassing. One was worse.

Oh, no doubt. I’m just not used to ‘swing voters’ agreeing with me on the subject.

I mean, I’d count ANYONE being convinced by the other night’s performance as a surprise at this point. Was not a high moment for democracy.

I guess I’m a cynic - I didn’t expect anyone not already convinced that Trump was a liar to be convinced by his usual performance. But I guess most people don’t spend their time chewing their fingers down to the bone religiously watching political developments like some of us do.

Probably healthier for them.

Blink and you’ll miss it!

What, really?

I mean, holy shit, I’m not going to question divine providence from fucking Jupiter or whoever the fuck it is watching over elections, so, hey, you know, what convinces you convinces you.

That’s the German Empire. The Weimar Republic was an unstable shithole run by a revolving series of coalitions that ended with ze Nazis.

Unfortunately, Getty Images is the closest thing I have to a source