Notices by spoon state (spoons@kolektiva.social)

@WolfChristensen
it sucks but voting is harm reduction. when both parties are intent on punching the poor to death so to speak, but one party is wearing brass knuckles, we are obligated to vote for the party that’s punching bare-fisted. that takes maybe an hour of our time, and it’s literally the least we can do, so we also better follow up with real mutual aid, acts of solidarity, etc. if (big if) we actually give a shit.

we can vote, acknowledge it it still essentially advocating for profiting off abuse of the poor and powerless, but still know that it’s less harm than the other party. it’s nothing to celebrate or feel proud of ourselves for because it’s not the actual constructive work to be done (supporting people and helping them heal), but… it’s something commonly available to most people that they’re familiar with as an action to mAkE a DiFfErEnCe. so why not?
@mloxton @Radical_EgoCom @Huntn00

@WolfChristensen
It seems you missed the rest of what I wrote because yes, I too was advocating for people to do things other than voting as well.

Please be careful not to intentionally misunderstand people who want to be your allies. I could throw my own minority qualifications in your face and accuse you of various things, but I won’t, because I’m hoping your anger is just misdirected because of the injustices you face.

I desperately want to find solutions and work towards restorative justice for you and others and myself, and I am actively working on (a) disentangling myself from systems of oppression, but it’s a monumental, multifaceted project, and (b) growing skills and connections I can use to build different ways of living that are more equitable.

At a certain point you’ll just have to take my word for it, but even if you can’t, calling me and others sociopathic is deconstructive—it breaks down dialogue when there are other more constructive ways to advocate for your position that participating in the voting system is inherently cruel. It would benefit everyone, especially yourself and your argument, for you to try a different way.
@mloxton @Radical_EgoCom @Huntn00