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An uphill battle destined to go downhill
  • They have been, they just make alts.

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  • Support for Israel is right-wing, not because Israel is genocidal, but because support for Israel is how the US secures the Petro-Dollar and brutally extracts the Global South with predatory IMF loans. It's Imperialism in action.

  • An uphill battle destined to go downhill
  • To be clear, you were saying Capitalism is left wing. They are using Liberal, as in Libertarian, not as in the actual meaning of Liberal as in Capitalist.

  • What do you hate about commercials?
  • That they exist and force the rampant consumerism of dying Capitalism

  • Does anybody here still wish the Fediverse just had more people?
  • Find a good instance, it's nice that way. Hexbear is really nice to browse locally, I'm sure there are other instances with active communities

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  • No problem! Let me know if you have any questions, it's a short article so it's lighter on details for tangentially related topics for the sake of brevity.

  • Living under capitalism be like
  • Why don't you think Communism is the answer? Do you think Capitalism can last forever?

  • Living under capitalism be like
  • They had earlier retirement ages and lower wealth disparity despite positive growth.

  • Living under capitalism be like
  • Capitalism requires the Reserve Army of Labor.

  • An uphill battle destined to go downhill
  • Gotcha, so the anti-Deng ultraleft Maoists who denounce the modern PRC are the "tankies." You'll be happy to know that they are a fringe view among modern Marxists, especially fringe on Lemmy.

    Also, ban evasion, misogyny, and homophobia all in one comment? Is that a bingo?

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  • You may be interested in the article Why do Marxists Fail to Bring the "Worker's Paradise?" Marxists disagree with the idea that AES states are autocracies, while acknowledging that AES certainly isn't a wonderland.

    Additionally, Marxists don't have an issue with hierarchy, but classes. The Marxist and Anarchist notions of the state are different, and as such judging AES by how well it advanced goals it never had is a bit silly.

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  • The US government is essentially a theatre troup trying to convince the public there is nothing outside the 2 party system, while both parties serve their donors alone.

  • Dating apps be like
  • Multiplied life expectancy by 1.5, brought literacy rates to 99%+, freed the slaves and peasants from the fascist Batista regime, there's a lot to love about Cuba.

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  • Thomas Sankara, a Marxist-Leninist who liberated Burkina Faso, and Rosa Luxemburg, of Reform or Revolution fame.

  • โ€˜They will vote against Harrisโ€™: Arab Americans in Michigan desert Democrats over Gaza
  • Nobody said that, neither choice is going to solve it so it's better to abandon both if genocide is a red line for you.

  • โ€˜They will vote against Harrisโ€™: Arab Americans in Michigan desert Democrats over Gaza
  • It's becoming multipolar, with right-wingers on the Lemmy.world side and left wingers on the Lemmy.ml side, and the various instances aligned with each and neither. The Lemmy.world moderators are also Zionists that allow hasbara but censor comments that show the complicity of the Democrats in genocide as "misinformation."

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  • Haven't seen anyone doing that, plus that's a homophobic and misogynistic framing of that statement anyways.

  • An uphill battle destined to go downhill
  • The Dictatorship of the Proletariat isn't a literal dictatorship, but an establishment of Proletarian supremacy over Capital. It's still democratic.

  • An uphill battle destined to go downhill
  • Nuanced views of AES is extremist?

  • Michael Parenti Lecture (1986)

    Also known affectionately as "Yellow Parenti."

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    Pseudoregalia is dope.

    Eerie yet nostalgic PSX/N64 graphics, costs as much as a starb*cks drink, with a great soundtrack and killer movement mechanics. It's just so fun to schmoooove around.

    If you like Indie games, Metroidvanias, and/or 3D platformers, give it a look!

    Plus, it runs perfectly on Steam Deck.

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    What are your favorite Indie Games from the last 5 or so years?

    These days, Indies are really popping off IMO. Gems like Animal Well are coming out all the time. What are your favorites?

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    What games have the best Leftist or Leftist adjacent narratives and writing?

    Outside of Disco Elysium, of course. Looking for games with great narratives and some level of Class Consciousness.

    Bonus points if it plays well on Steam Deck!

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    Which Character Build Suits Each Game Best?

    Ranking by themes, enjoyment, and how well these builds are actualized, what general build is most fun in each game? An ideal case, "fun maximized" run. What are your thoughts?

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    What are your favorite albums from the 2020s?

    I've always held the belief that music wasn't better in the past, people just have survivorship bias. What are your genuine favorite albums of the last few years?

    Personally, I'm loving The Rime of Memory by Panopticon, Ants from Up There by Black Country, New Road, and Hellfire by Black Midi.

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    Fallout London - Official Release Announcement

    A huge new mod looks like it's actually coming out! I know many are wary after The Frontier, but what are y'alls thoughts? Looks fun at the very least! I like the new Vault Boy stand-in, and love the river/boat setting.

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    Cowbee Cowbee [he/him] @lemmy.ml

    Actually, this town has more than enough room for the two of us

    He/him or they/them, doesn't matter too much

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