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1. insick+1m[view] [source] 2020-07-07 16:10:17
>>tosh+(OP)
> resistance must not be allowed to harden into its own brand of dogma or coercion—which right-wing demagogues are already exploiting.

I get it. This is aimed at left-wing people who think their side can do no evil and thus proceed to censor any disagreement. But it's still funny to me that this whole thing needs to be preceded with 'the right is bad, but believe it or not, people on the left might do some bad things too', as if any side has a monopoly on virtue and goodness.

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2. Reedx+eo[view] [source] 2020-07-07 16:25:09
>>insick+1m
It is being exploited though. It's literally part of the strategy:

"The longer they talk about identity politics, I got 'em. I want them to talk about racism every day. If the Left is focused on race and identity, and we go with economic nationalism, we can crush the Democrats." -Steve Bannon

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3. zozbot+rp[view] [source] 2020-07-07 16:31:14
>>Reedx+eo
And yet, Biden was a 'tough on crime' guy back in the 1980s and 1990s - his stances have contributed significantly to the institutional racism problem we all face today. Trump has a way better record on criminal justice reform. Don't fall for the hype. E.g. see https://www.politico.com/interactives/2020/justice-reform-bi...
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