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Dems gonna Dem
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“Wanting to exist as a human being in public” is now virtue signaling, very nice.
If it’s super important for trans people to all vote for whatever candidate Dems put forward, and you also believe Newsom is the likely candidate, then you should call his office and tell him that the transphobia is alienating voters. Because it is.
I agree! I so agree. But, and here's the rub, I'll vote for him even if he doesn't change his position. Because he is not the existential threat posed by the GOP.
So you'll vote for him if he keeps the Republican talking points, got it. You don't care what they stand for, but the party they're with.
https://outinstl.com/republican-commentator-joey-mannarino-calls-for-all-trans-people-in-the-u-s-to-be-detained-and-studied/
Just saw this on Lemmy. I didn't even need to scroll. Please, keep telling me that Democrat are the worst choice.
You refuse to acknowledge my underlying point, that although Newsom (Democrat party by extension) is a threat, Trump and the GOP will / actively ARE displacing minorities (including trans).
But go on, continue attacking the less-worse outcome. Hope that helps when ICE comes knocking.
The ICE Harris wanted to keep? Sure.
He is an existential threat. Newsom has opposed and vetoed bills advancing trans rights. This isn't just rhetoric.
You refuse to acknowledge my underlying point, that although Newsom (Democrat party by extension) is a threat, Trump and the GOP will / actively ARE displacing minorities (including trans).
But go on, continue attacking the less-worse outcome. Hope that helps when ICE comes knocking.
Or how about we just tell Newsom to go fuck himself and nominate a Democrat who isn't a transphobic piece of human garbage?
Look, you can ignore the words that trans people are trying to tell you. But trans folks and their allies are not going to vote for an openly transphobic Democratic candidate. You lost in 2024 because you refused to listen to members of your base saying that there are some red lines you can't cross. You want to try that play again, see how it works again?
Democrats are only five years behind Republicans. Newsom is Republican from five years ago. 2 years into his first term, he will be just as bad as Trump is now. He's not going to reverse any of the bigoted policies of the Trump administration.
Frankly, if the majority aren't willing to stand up to protect trans folks, then you all can burn with us. If I'm going to the camps regardless of which party wins, I'll happily watch the rest of you descend into utter ruin. You want to abandon minority groups? Then you deserve whatever karma brings your way.
With that attitude, writ large across different minorites (with competing values), we are condemned to suffer under the boot.
It is interesting to note that you have projected certain perspectives (e.g. abandoning trans) into my position. These words are not found, nor implied, in anything I've stated.
I will continue to rail against authoritarianism and fascism. You may blame me as much as you wish, and I hope you find some measure of fulfillment.