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[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 15 points 1 day ago (3 children)

"Blame the lambs being led to the slaughter, not the shepherds who gave them no choice."

You're a truly enlightened genius who is contributing greatly to the cause.

[–] ripcord@lemmy.world 0 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

Eh, I say blame both. They're sapient lambs.

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 2 points 4 hours ago

That's reasonable. The voters bear some responsibility, but it needs to be acknowledged that the system is set up so they have as little power as possible while maintaining the illusion of democracy.

[–] gloriousspearfish@feddit.dk 1 points 1 day ago

You are not lamb without agency. You can change this if you actually wanted to.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Every. Single. Time.

It’s on the voters. Stop whining through another piece of philosophy.

[–] Glytch@lemmy.world 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

"Don't complain about your leaders. It's your fault." Is not the convincing argument you think it is.

[–] stylusmobilus@aussie.zone -1 points 1 day ago

The leaders the voters repeatedly put there

It’s a lot better than blaming everything outside the genuine reason. Probably the reason it isn’t convincing to Americans is because they can’t take responsibility for it.

Obviously it makes a difference; the Republican voters use it well enough. The people they elected are trying to stop potential Democrat voters from doing it.

Just take some fucking responsibility.