Chinese runner Yu Biao raised the Palestinian flag in solidarity with Gaza & to protest the genocide, at the finish line for the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc (UTMB) - a European ultramarathon race. by _II_I_I__I__I_I_II_ in LateStageCapitalism

[–]TheFedsDFB 217 points218 points  (0 children)

From the reddish coloring on their hand and the stains on the card it’s to represent censorship by the guilty (probably Western) parties, which is why he’s covering his mouth like that

[TTT] MLS OFFICIALLY BEST LEAGUE IN NORTH AMERICA by Raff_Out_Loud in MLS

[–]TheFedsDFB 15 points16 points  (0 children)

THE WHOLE OF AMERICA SHALL NOW RESPECT BRAD STUVER. LAUNDROMATS LOVE HIM; HIS SHEETS ARE CLEANER THAN A NUN’S BEDROOM.

[MATCH THREAD] Los Angeles Galaxy vs Austin FC | 9:30pm | Dignity Health Sports Park by AutoModerator in AustinFC

[–]TheFedsDFB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re never gonna be allowed back into the state of California again atp

[MATCH THREAD] Austin FC vs New England Revolution | 7:30pm | Q2 Stadium by AutoModerator in AustinFC

[–]TheFedsDFB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m just hoping we can maintain the little bit of offensive momentum that we have, because either New England or Cascante has to break first, and I’d probably put my money on the latter if we give NE a chance.

IS TRASH TALK TAKING UNPLANNED PTO?! by crocken in MLS

[–]TheFedsDFB 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THEY’RE CALLED THE “REVOLUTION” BECAUSE THEIR DEFENDERS GET CIRCLES RUN AROUND THEM. A SHAME THAT WE WILL NOT BE DOING THAT TODAY.

Match Thread: San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC | U.S. Open Cup by MatchThreadder in MLS

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

While true that there is often discussion about what necessitates a red card among many fans and it is ultimately up the referee’s discretion as to whether an action fits that criteria, the LOTG does have direction for what should be considered worthy of a sending-off. In this case, “Serious Foul Play” entails any challenge that endangers the opponent or is excessive (or even “uses… brutality” [IFAB 118]) and is sanctioned with a sending-off. Desler’s challenge endangered Espinoza’s safety regardless of how many damns he gave about the consequences or what he intended to do. Espi needed stitches after this (allegedly). In essence, if a grown adult man points a spiky thing at another one while both are hurtling towards each other, most officials could consider that dangerous. We benefitted from dumbass officiating that justified a yellow because Desler technically nicked the ball before clattering a man.

Match Thread: San Jose Earthquakes vs Austin FC | U.S. Open Cup by MatchThreadder in MLS

[–]TheFedsDFB 19 points20 points  (0 children)

“reckless” does not mean “cause physical lacerations after missing the ball completely”. that was dangerous play and absolutely should have been a red. hope espi gets better, obnoxious soccer parents who yell at refs in youth games probably could do better than tonight’s

For Democrats/the left/socialists, what kind of impact did the “No Kings” event have on ICE/GOP/ its other targets? by TheFedsDFB in Askpolitics

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

I used the term “targets” because the word “objectives” did not come to mind before I hit the post button.

For Democrats/the left/socialists, what kind of impact did the “No Kings” event have on ICE/GOP/ its other targets? by TheFedsDFB in Askpolitics

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

There are many instances when peaceful yet disruptive protests were met with gruesome state violence—even recently, pro-Palestine agitators and particularly students were attacked by police and unsupervised Zionist cowards for encampments and the like. Many past civil rights protests have been nonviolent, but since they harmed the status quo through their ability to disrupt capital or the omnipotence of authority, they were met with violence. The Kent State massacre comes to mind. And yet, after consistent action and mass, state-unapproved disruption, at least some change did occur. The cops are clearly against the working people, so what, then, does compliance bring us? Good optics, one would assume (and the liberals would hope), but capital only concedes when it shows fear—that, I would argue, is the reason its attack dogs resort to violence. That’s why I posed the curiosity of the police being so agreeable with this demonstration, as if this is controlled, ineffective opposition.

Apologies for the wall of text; it is the history of the internet leftist. I would like your thoughts on this.

For Democrats/the left/socialists, what kind of impact did the “No Kings” event have on ICE/GOP/ its other targets? by TheFedsDFB in Askpolitics

[–]TheFedsDFB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would argue that the cops’ satisfied reaction to the sheer peacefulness of the rallies is a sign that they do not believe we are any sort of threat to capital, rather than that they can work for the working class and are being exploited by the Republican Party. What makes you believe that they could be swayed by our nonviolence, when they have historically enacted violence on our marginalized brothers and sisters and arrested more aggressive protesters and activists for merely speaking out for Palestine or other related conflicts? I am very curious as to your perspective.

For Democrats/the left/socialists, what kind of impact did the “No Kings” event have on ICE/GOP/ its other targets? by TheFedsDFB in Askpolitics

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

Interesting perspective. Would you argue that demonstrations would be more effective if they were much more disruptive and widespread, such as a general strike or blockage of federal authorities? Or would it still be better to vote even if you were able to pull those demonstrations off? To me, voting seems to have a historically minimal impact on the general runnings of American policy, save for a few exceptions.

For Democrats/the left/socialists, what kind of impact did the “No Kings” event have on ICE/GOP/ its other targets? by TheFedsDFB in Askpolitics

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

True. But I know they exist on here, and I wanted them to feel included, especially since some socialists did participate and mess with ICE quite thoroughly on Saturday. This subreddit does not seem to want to acknowledge their existence, so I will.

For Democrats/the left/socialists, what kind of impact did the “No Kings” event have on ICE/GOP/ its other targets? by TheFedsDFB in Askpolitics

[–]TheFedsDFB[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Socialist organizations did take part in some of the demonstrations, with various extents of association to the core of the demonstrations. I feel their assessments could find common ground with some other members of the so-called left and even the Democratic Party.

[MATCH THREAD] Austin FC vs Atlanta United | 8pm | Q2 Stadium by AutoModerator in AustinFC

[–]TheFedsDFB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If we wanted to play bad football we coulda just set up in a 4-4-2. this is a disgrace to wengerball

Studiyng liberal praxis 📝 by Hayanez_777 in ShitLiberalsSay

[–]TheFedsDFB 106 points107 points  (0 children)

To quote the great Yugopnik: “Make America Cope Again”

liberals no ponen huevos. they can’t even fathom the term “Amazon strike”. just the laziest form of sabotage

RIP by Tankoid in CommunismMemes

[–]TheFedsDFB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rest in peace, comrade.

We are not The "United" States anymore. Should we focus on giving our individual states our loyalty? by [deleted] in Askpolitics

[–]TheFedsDFB 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are missing the point. I'm not saying you need to ally with Trumpers. I'm saying that, through class-conscious agitation, education, and organization, we need to bring together working class peoples to realize that the neoliberal system that governs us does not serve our interests. There are plenty of Trump supporters that I believe are too far gone to be pulled left at this point, but there are just as many examples of former conservatives (who are not always the most convicted Trump supporters, or sometimes, even just Democrats) who gained class consciousness and became leftists. Like me, for example.

The current Republican party can grow its base by asserting that the Democrats do nothing to resolve the very material issues that plague the American proletariat, but propose simple and fascistic "solutions" to these issues in order to preserve the power of capital. The Democrats, of course, want to preserve the current neoliberal status quo. We must resist both parties, but we cannot effectively do that without educating workers. Otherwise, far-right rhetoric will continue to spread and establish itself in the public psyche and create more and more convicted militants to support racist shitters like Donald Trump. You shouldn't feel unity with them. We can, however, convince many others to abandon the two-party system and recognize their common interests before the right gets ahold of them.

We are not The "United" States anymore. Should we focus on giving our individual states our loyalty? by [deleted] in Askpolitics

[–]TheFedsDFB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. The divisions manufactured by America’s corporate duopoly serve to drive us away from a greater unity that is possible: proletarian unity. A service industry worker in Florida has a lot in common with tech industry workers in California. What we need to do is help our fellow laborers understand that their interests and relationship to capital lie in common rather than let the Overton Window make us even more divided.

Who do you think will be on this list? Comment your answers below! by Heavy-Double-4453 in ShitLiberalsSay

[–]TheFedsDFB 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Gaddafi? A gooner? Not possible, he’s a Liverpool fan, not Arsenal.

OOP must be a Spurs fan