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[–] 1 point 3 years ago (2 children)

Which is exactly where the "both sides" arguments come from. Sure, the Democrats aren't openly pushing the country towards fascism, but they also aren't interested in real change that would fix some of the fundamental problems, like with the electoral system. They'd rather be the one rational choice in a system that enables the Republicans and all of the risks that go along with that than support a system that would have a better chance at making real progress.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 years ago

    Politics 101 - if you ever follow through on a campaign promise, then you can't campaign on it in the next election. So over promise, under deliver, and find a scapegoat to blame for your inability to get anything done.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 years ago (1 child)

    Democrats can absolutely act in facist ways. The willingness to not call facistic actions facism just because historically Republicans have acted that way is wild. People can't be this stupid.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    Did you miss the actual fascist coup attempt 2½ years ago?

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

    ...no? Is that extreme attempt we all saw your only understanding of facism??

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago*

    I'm just saying this isn't a good time for calling someone "fascist" metaphorically to make a point.

    We have an actual, for-serious, fascist party in control of parts of the country. They were barely prevented from ending democracy entirely just a few years ago, and they haven't yet been ejected entirely from the republic.

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