Literally what you're doing, except you're justifying violence against millions, while we're justifying violence against the handful that perpetrate that violence against millions.
We are not the same., and you definitely don't have any moral high ground.
“Respectability” should be a swear word. Even rolling it around my tongue feels like I’m tonguing raw sewage, or maybe a particularly used condom. It implies a certain standard of behavior. To those who aim to be respectable, the standard is of civility, of fair-mindedness, of calm, reasonable debate and jovial disagreement. To those who don’t give a fuck about that bullshit, it stinks of elitist posturing, of valuing messaging over content, and of Puritan control. That’s how the scumfucks get away with it, you understand. They decry your tone, your language – not your content.
Not the thing that really matters, but the distraction of respectability and civility and propriety. Because you see, it makes them uncomfortable. They don’t like to be reminded that their policies affect real human beings. That would make it nearly impossible for some of them (not all, of course, there are some real fucking sociopaths there) to pass bills that cut welfare spending, or to authorize missile sales to Saudi Arabia
...Ultimately, a call for respectability is a call to take your beating with a smile, because you are serving the interests of their narrowly-defined democracy.
But isn’t decency a good thing? Shouldn’t civility be a goal we all strive for, especially for public figures?
No.
Here’s the fucking truth – everyone is a fucking asshole, especially those who claim that they just want some “decency.” How do I know this? Because the same people who claim “civility” are the people who authorize defense appropriations for arms sales to theocrats, the people whose idea of a “humane homeless policy” is to put spikes on public benches, the people who think fascists can be defeated by hugs. Embracing “respectability” over content, and over values, is promoted primarily by those that have the privilege of ignoring the deleterious effects of said policy.
...Don’t play by the rules of the oppressor, because their rules are specifically designed to silence you, to negate you, to ignore you.
I'm finding it so bizarre to witness this mass cognitive dissonance where people can make the connection to Hitler's rise to power, but not to the heroic act so many claim they would perform themselves if they had a time machine..
It's almost like they need a few million marginalised people to die first, just to be sure..
People love to talk big, but when someone actually takes action against a self declared actively power seeking fascist (I'm not entirely convinced anyone was actually shot today, or that it wasn't a hired sniper doing exactly what they were paid to do - miss), they run back to authority with their tail tucked firmly between their legs.
Fuck this bullshit.
Political violence has actively and continuously been enacted by white supremacist patriarchal capitalists against the working class and marginalised people for centuries. Fighting back in self defence isn't what's unacceptable.
Lets say he was shot, the only problem anyone claiming to be an antifascist should have with it, is that the shooter missed.
When people tell you who they are, no matter how "lovable", you better listen.
Ideally they’re being safe and watching out for you, but don’t gamble on it
Also, accidents just happen - people have heart attacks, strokes, seizures, machines malfunction, all sorts of shit can suddenly happen that is out of anyone's control, so even if someone is being safe and watching out for you, it isn't worth the gamble..
E: though tbf it wouldn't surprise me one bit if he's letting trump back on the platform because he wouldn't mind him winning. After all, trump is good for billionaires, there's no question about that..
How do you deal with external problems you can’t solve around you? What is the moral thing to do here?
You don't, you deal with your internal problems, like classism, ableism, and general ignorance of these people's circumstances. Instead take the time to understand, learn empathy, show compassion and solidarity, instead of disdain. You don't have to give people money you don't have, but the least you can do is show them basic respect (no, homeless people aren't all alcoholics or addicts, but many of those who do drink or use drugs do so to try and ease the deep distress of being homeless. And no, homeless people aren't dangerous, those who create a society where they have to exist to keep people like you in line, are). (Edit to clarify: once you care about homeless people, rather than fear and/or look down at them, and understand the many reasons that lead to homelessness, you'd be equipped to actually tackle the systemic issues, but you can't do that if you refuse to see them)
You are literally a blink of an eye away from being in their shoes, act like it.
We aren’t devolving into libertarianism where everyone hires private security.
The fact that that's the only option you can imagine (and that you've clearly refused to further educate yourself about other options that definitely do exist, by reading any of the links provided, some of which address your specific brand of bullshit, or any other relevant information that is freely available to you, because they challenge said bullshit) is down to you, not a reflection of reality.
The problem will fix itself in months.
Lmmfao, sorry, not that I was, but I doubly can't take you seriously if you honestly believe this, since it removes any last shred of doubt about your wilful ignorance...
That's a perfect example of what I meant, it's cute and personal to your relationship, and leaves the other person room to choose something they're comfortable with.
Personally I think the ring should be the least important part of a proposal (though I say this as someone who is not interested in getting one, and who also hates wearing rings lol)..
The proposal can still be a surprise, just think of a way to do it where going ring shopping together is the big surprise, rather than the ring itself (if they have a good sense of humour, maybe use a gummy ring or a mood ring, something really silly as a stand in, otherwise maybe a ring shaped "coupon"? Or some other symbolic token that would hold meaning to just the two of you?).
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Literally what you're doing, except you're justifying violence against millions, while we're justifying violence against the handful that perpetrate that violence against millions.
We are not the same., and you definitely don't have any moral high ground.