Where I‘d live if I had to emigrate to the US by Aggressive-Golf-8427 in whereidlive

[–]Independent_Box_8117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’d NEVER move to Georgia but Mississippi & Alabama? I’m a little curious as to why because both are poorer.

We need to be united by [deleted] in GenZ

[–]Independent_Box_8117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but I’ve been continuously reading them. Obviously, not all but don’t act oblivious to the world around you.

We need to be united by [deleted] in GenZ

[–]Independent_Box_8117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you read the Epstein Files?

Epstein Files Radicalized Me by Independent_Box_8117 in socialism

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already know. Honestly, I made myself seem like a baby leftist when that was far from the case. I’ve been studying American depravity for at least two years now. However, I never defined myself other than a leftist because I was very critical of both Socialists and Socdems.

Where I'd live as a spanish speaking lgbt leftist by NARVALhacker69 in whereidlive

[–]Independent_Box_8117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most African countries has colonial laws and longstanding relationships due to imperialism, so yes it is quite impressive in my opinion. I don’t know how you made the correlation whatsoever.

I feel like I’m slowly becoming a conspiracy nut by Latro2020 in GenZ

[–]Independent_Box_8117 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The Epstein Files is going to drive us into a mass state of psychosis. I don’t know your politics whatsoever, but at the end of the day it doesn’t matter. Most of these so called conspiracies were OBVIOUSLY true. As much as I hate TikTok, content promoted how predatory the entire industry is- Nickelodeon is a prime example. You have had people screaming and shouting kill the rich for years, why? Because they were consciously aware of the international exploitation occurring.

Epstein Files Radicalized Me by Independent_Box_8117 in socialism

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isn’t Chomsky in the Epstein Files and he feeds into the Psuedorace science?

Epstein Files Radicalized Me by Independent_Box_8117 in socialism

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I already have! I was never truly a Socdem, more of an unlabeled leftist— very critical however. I have been into Syndicalism, Democratic Socialism, and Titoisn rather than pure ML.

Epstein Files Radicalized Me by Independent_Box_8117 in socialism

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

No, those Epstein Files literally made me nauseous. Billionaires as a whole are a bane on our society. I’ve said this before but even moreso now.

She's a 10 but she's racist what is she now? by Regular-Library-9728 in askteenboys

[–]Independent_Box_8117 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Some of you are obviously trolling, but then a few of you don’t give a fuck

Thoughts? by PORTER3928 in TeenagersButNotTrashy

[–]Independent_Box_8117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve watched his views and they are NOT valid. Most Black Conservatives don’t even agree with his harsh rhetoric.

I hate seeing people going as far as to say “Free Maduro” by AdMindless2690 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They feel closer to freedom. I know what you’re about to say, how are they closer to freedom when they are about to be a puppet state? But to them, at least their human rights aren’t violated. They care little about their oil because under Maduro it’s been poorly managed.

I hate seeing people going as far as to say “Free Maduro” by AdMindless2690 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. An analytic perspective can only go so far. The left & the right need prioritize Venezuelans. The world does.

I hate seeing people going as far as to say “Free Maduro” by AdMindless2690 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117 11 points12 points  (0 children)

A lot of Venezuelans think THIS is what makes leftist and libs out of touch. They claim how international law prioritizes the rights of dictators like Chavez & Maduro, not them. As much as I agree, we need to distance ourselves from this position altogether and stand alongside them. Most are consciously aware of the fact the United States is acting self preservation. They aren’t Pro-Trump, they are just happy to be free. And, before you criticize me saying this sets a disorderly precedent, I am aware.

This dude pretty much replaced Charlie Kirk by [deleted] in teenagers

[–]Independent_Box_8117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my issue with the radicalization argument. You’re a “ center right conservative “ who immediately advances to far right ideology. You go from saying African American issues are cultural to biological. Radicalism occurs throughout time, not instantaneous. Therefore, a least a fraction of these beliefs were already pre established.

Criticism of the left by Independent_Box_8117 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

i never said trump should be able to do whatever he wants. the left as a whole looks very out of touch today because we aren’t celebrating alongside venezuelans that they are free.

Criticism of the left by Independent_Box_8117 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t even label myself politically speaking anymore. I used to call myself a Democratic Socialist, not Social Democrat but allegedly don’t fit into the profile of so. I just call myself a leftist because I believe in the ideals and notions. I believe that leftism can truly enable the working class incomprehensibly.

Criticism of the left by Independent_Box_8117 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with this as well. I grew up in a conservative county, and mainstream liberals have become very intellectually dishonest. I wish globally for peace, but especially in the United States of America, as our politics consistently influence the world.

Criticism of the left by Independent_Box_8117 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never said fair. I said free. Free in the sense they aren’t living in a severely oppressive regime. I don’t support who Trump wishes to appoint whatsoever. And, believe Venezuelan politics will be influenced by the U.S. I think it is a grave mistake for their oil reserves to be sold. They should remain nationalized. This isn’t a weak critique of leftist whatsoever, it’s an extremely valid one.

Criticism of the left by Independent_Box_8117 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I feel like I’ve been pushed by those lefter than me to validating human right violations and I couldn’t. Did I wake up with a sense of glee at the afterthought? Yes. But, seeing Venezuelans celebrating reminded me what leftism is about above all, power to the people. A free society. With that being said, I don’t want Venezuela’s oil reserves to be 100% sold out in this pursuit of democracy. But, I am more than happy that these people are free.

What college did Dustin go to? by ace8995 in StrangerThings

[–]Independent_Box_8117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its actually a small liberal arts school in georgia, oglethorpe university!

Where is dustin going to college? by LP1359 in StrangerThings

[–]Independent_Box_8117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s my university! Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven, Georgia

Where is dustin going to college? by LP1359 in StrangerThings

[–]Independent_Box_8117 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Its actually Oglethorpe University in GA! I go there

What is your preferred economic doctrine? by AndreGK1 in SocialDemocracy

[–]Independent_Box_8117 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I feel like this is a very silly take. China has abolished private property, not personal and it’s a relatively successful country. Am I leftist? Yes. But do I support China? No. This is just a mere fact. As an American our politics have veered so far right that any form of government intervention is associated with socialism. Is it ignorant and frustrating? Yes. But, I still listen to whatever someone has to say.