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@MrLee

It isn't necessarily true that with the rise of fascism comes the end of capitalism. Did fascism not arise in Germany, Italy, and Spain? Yes, they did. And are those countries not still capitalist? Yes, they are. Fascism rising in a country only means that there is a possibility of capitalism being abolished, but it is no guarantee. A strong Socialist Party with enormous support from the public is one factor that must be met to guarantee the abolition of capitalism.

@krapocho

In terms of foreign policy Republicans and Democrats are likely equal, but that doesn't make them both equal on other terms, such as reproductive rights, trans rights, and labor rights, which the Democrats are more left-leaning when it comes to those positions, albeit not as left-leaning as I would want them to be, especially on labor rights. Overall, when you take all of their positions into consideration, Republicans and Democrats are not equal.

@krapocho

Trump wants to ban abortion nationwide and wants to make it so that "male and female are the only two genders that will be recognized (paraphrase)." Harris wants more abortion rights and seems to at least not be openly hostile towards trans people. There are other dissimilarities between them, but this alone is proof that Trump is clearly more harmful than Harris to a considerable portion of the American population. What's your evidence that they are equally as evil.

@Mauro_Pirata @herag @oneoveralpha

They should definitely try again and again until they're victorious, but as of now, with third parties like the Green Party realizing that they aren't going to be able to make a strong enough impact, it would be more tactical for all of the third party supporters to vote for the furthest left candidate (Harris), and then for the next four years try to build a strong enough party to potentially be successful next time. 2/2

@Mauro_Pirata @herag @oneoveralpha

Everything you're saying is hypothetical. Yes, it would be potentially beneficial if 5 million or more voters could vote for a viable third party, and doing so would likely change the political landscape even if they don't win, but that isn't going to happen in this election. Building the support to do something like this needs to be done in between presidential election seasons, and unfortunately, no viable third party was able to do this. 1/

@MsDropbear425

Some people?

The majority of the world believe in deities of some sort, with many countries ruled by non-secular governments.

Atheists are a minority, and like other minorities (including religious minorities) have, and still do, face discrimination and persecution.

Personally I see nothing wrong with faith, whether it be in God(s), scriptures, holy places or relics, inanimate objects, science or anything else. I don't think people are weak minded, deluded, misguided etc. They are just people trying to get through life the best they can with what they have and where they are.

I do have an issue when faiths attack and belittle each other which is why I try not to do it myself.

Religious organisations have a lot to answer for, but that's a different story.

#tolerance #atheism

@chestas

There are still major problems with faith, even if held by non-antagonistic people. Faith convinces people that belief without evidence is not only permissible, but is also a virtue, which will inevitably lead to people developing a mindset of accepting beliefs without critical examination, causing in people an inability to properly discern truth from non-truth even outside of a religious context. Faith is not good and should be rejected completely.

#atheism #faith

@abdullahanam

It is either Harris or Trump whether Americans like it or not, and even though Harris is bad, Trump is clearly worse. Its a simple choice.

@Mauro_Pirata @herag @oneoveralpha

Non-swing state votes can also affect the election.

@scree

There are only two options for people who are likely to become president: Harris or Trump. I don't like either. They are both agents of capitalism and imperialism. Out of the two (of which one will become president), Harris will be less inconvenient for leftists than Trump.

@herag @oneoveralpha

Vote. Whether you like it or not, either Harris or Trump will become president. Which one would you rather have?

@krapocho

I understand that Kamala and Democrats are bad. There are only two options for who will possibly become president. What part of that are you not getting?

@Hoodedman @oneoveralpha

Jill Stein is better than Kamala Harris in practically every way, but she isn't going to become president. Either Harris or Trump will be president. Voting for Stein will only make it more likely for Trump to win.

@ChrisWere

If you want to get away from the conversation, then just get away from it. You aren't being held hostage here.

@ChrisWere

You're not a very good debater or conversationalist.

@ChrisWere

That's not how proving a claim works. You provide evidence for your claim.

@ChrisWere @Faithslayer202 @holden

You said that I "waffle a bit and pretend that's an answer." That's an accusation, and it requires proof.

@ChrisWere @Faithslayer202 @holden

If you make accusations, you have to prove them.

@ChrisWere @Faithslayer202 @holden

I never said Marxist are "a formidable force in US politics," so I don't know where that came from.

@ChrisWere @Faithslayer202 @holden

You haven't proven these allegations, so the allegations are mute.