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Congress ~~torched~~ mocked after useless vote to condemn issue that doesn't exist: 'Embarrassing' (www.rawstory.com)

submitted 4 days ago by Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

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Congress torched after 'useless' vote to condemn issue that doesn't exist: 'Embarrassing'

Congress passed a symbolic resolution on Tuesday to condemn socialism — a move that saw eight Democrats cross the aisle to back the GOP on the measure.

The vote, which has no actual effect on public policy, was swiftly mocked by observers on social media.

"Voting to condemn an economic system that doesn’t exist in our country, to protect the one which we live under that exploits the working class to benefit the obscenely wealthy," wrote Melanie D'Arrigo, executive director of Campaign for New York Health. "This was Congress’ priority as 60% of Americans struggle to afford food, housing and healthcare. Embarrassing."

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[–] meowmeow@quokk.au 16 points 4 days ago (1 children)

We can “condemn” them all we want, if no one does anything that condemnation of congress means diddlysquat.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

There should be much more aggressive and loud in person condemning.

Make it impossible for them to ignore the anger of the disenfranchised masses.

[–] meowmeow@quokk.au 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Alas, standing up to fascists doesn’t seem to be a human trait anymore.

[–] frisbird@lemmy.ml 0 points 4 days ago

It was never something the West was particularly good at