WeUnite

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[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 23 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I'm still shocked by the number of gay, black, latino and women votes Trump got this election. I wish they would realize that racism, sexism and homophobia are what drives Trump's most loyal and core supporters.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 7 points 1 month ago

Group think and tribalism is very powerful. I used to be a Trump supporter and I remember thinking about how women were more likely to vote for progressive candidates with the conclusion that perhaps they shouldn't be doing that. I now very deeply regret being part of that and I'm so grateful I broke free of all that nonsense. Monkey see, monkey do is very true. That's why it's important that our leaders demonstrate good behavior and set a good example for everyone.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 27 points 1 month ago

The concerns are true but if people leave Twitter for Bluesky it's still an improvement because Elon uses the algorithm to boost far-right content and he has your data.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

Yes, it's better to move forward a little than to go backwards. When you move forward you can keep moving forward more later. If you move backwards you have to fight for what you lost before you can get more back.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 26 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I feel this is really the most important answer here. We must break the false narratives that they use to hold power.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 6 points 1 month ago

Yes, if that many people would do that it could make a huge difference

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 8 points 1 month ago

I kind of see your point there. My hope though is that maybe people could gain more empathy for each other by understanding that we are all human and I hope that one day people can understand each other's struggles.

[–] WeUnite@lemm.ee 10 points 1 month ago

Yes, this makes sense! Hopefully while doing so one could build a coalition that includes more and more people.

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