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[–] UniversalMonk@lemmy.world -5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (28 children)

Ah, comrade, your calculations are almost as sharp as the blades of the capitalist machine that grinds down the working class daily. I'm glad that I am so important to you, that you keep statistics about me.

But let me tell you, the fire that burns within me—within all true revolutionaries—never tires, never dims. I speak out relentlessly not because I am exhausted, but because the truth demands to be shouted from the rooftops until the walls of this oppressive system crumble.

As for your tired trope about Jill Stein being a "useful idiot"—it's a clever little trick, isn't it?

A diversion meant to scare folks back into the arms of the very duopoly that’s been strangling true democracy for decades.

You cling to the narrative of "spoilers" because you're terrified—terrified that the people might just wake up and realize there’s a world beyond your two-headed snake, a world where the voices of the oppressed can rise above the din of corporate puppetry.

Keep trying to sow doubt, my friend. It only fuels the revolution further.

[–] Cephalotrocity@biglemmowski.win 0 points 2 months ago (9 children)

Lol, we aren't scared at all about this nobody party we hear nothing about or from except at the last second in some desperate attempt to claw validity from thin air. We are annoyed we have to put up with this pointless BS that has literally zero chance of success and only serves to help the opposite agenda.

TBH I support their down ballot running everywhere they have a legit chance to win or even seriously impact the Overton window, but her dumb ass running for President at this pointless stage in the game has no chance in hell of either.

[–] UniversalMonk@lemmy.world -5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (8 children)

It's funny how a "nobody party" that supposedly poses no threat can stir up so much anger and frustration. The replies and responses to this article suggest that some folks might be more scared than they're willing to admit.

People don’t get this worked up over something they truly believe is irrelevant.

I’m not even voting for Stein—I’ve shifted my support to Rachele Fruit of the Socialist Workers Party, who aligns more closely with my socialist convictions. But I still support Stein’s fight to break the stranglehold the Democrats and Republicans have on this country.

[–] aubeynarf@lemmynsfw.com 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

they can never win, they can only make other people lose. that’s a pretty shitty raison d’être.

[–] UniversalMonk@lemmy.world -4 points 2 months ago

I didn't write the article and I'm not voting for Stein. You'll have to bring that up with them.

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