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[–] Taako_Tuesday@lemmy.ca 55 points 1 year ago (16 children)

I would disagree that liberalism has "extremely limited" appeal. Many people are perfectly happy with the mediocrity offered by liberalism, and that's one of the major challenges, that so many people prefer it over radical change of any kind.

[–] TheBroodian@hexbear.net 33 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I think the only people to whom liberalism really appeals to are those who are entirely disengaged. I think anybody who becomes active immediately begins to discover liberalism's inherent contradictions, and finds themselves faced with the reality of either becoming some variety of fascist or socialist, depending on what their true values are.

[–] GreatWhiteNope@hexbear.net 38 points 1 year ago (5 children)

I would disagree that liberalism only appeals to people who are entirely disengaged.

There are so many passionate and obsessed liberals. People who do canvassing, go to peaceful protests (while criticizing protests that are too disruptive), DVR MSNBC shows, listen to Pod Save guys, etc.

[–] goatmeal@hexbear.net 29 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Oh yeah.... I once had an argument with a Bernie supporter who wanted a Domestic Terrorist Alert List. The argument got heated and I wasn't really for gun control if the police are still armed.

She called the cops to my fucking apartment.

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