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The problem is that they bring up a real issue in a dumb way, and in so doing, actually harm the cause instead of helping it. Having a bedtime is not the root of people's problems so I personally find it valid to criticize their self-righteousness, because people tune out when online leftists complain that their brilliance is unrecognized.
To say nothing because the general vibe of their tweet is good is the sixth type of liberalism. Though, criticizing behind their back over here on Hexbear is the second type, so I guess I'm a lib too.
That said I basically agree with you about the importance of highlighting the particular flaws of capitalism in order to increase consciousness, and also that we shouldn't be hung up on aesthetic.
I don't know that these tweets matter that much.
The internet is such a shitty place to organize because it draws people into these obtuse theoretical nitpickings. It all feels so bad faith. In person it's always much easier to forgive someone's botched phrasing when you know their heart and head are in the right place. /minirant
Then why are we talking about it all though? OP made it clear this is someone who generally makes bad points, and they did a bad job making this (potentially good) point. So what's the point of using them or their tweets to start this discussion?
Edit to deleting this because I’m tired and cranky