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Voting in capitalist democracies is like hitting the 'close door' button in an elevator. (lemmy.ml)
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It doesn’t actually do anything, but it gives you a fleeting sense of control while the system takes you where it wants.

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[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Sure, people can do actual political action while pressing placebo buttons. Your suggestion that voting on which member of the ruling class will rule over you oppress you is important continues to be a nonsensical statement.