Disappointed [vent/discussion] (lemmygrad.ml)

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As we know, most people aren't vegan and most "communists" aren't either. At times I've even felt like my vegan but apolitical/liberal/progressive friends have better insight in the intersectionality and have more compassion than all of the carnist "comrades" I work closely with every day. Can I even consider them comrades if we're so misaligned on a basic idea?

Finding people that care is hard. Befriending and keeping them around is hard. Getting people you know to care is hard. I just feel disappointed and sad. This only sounds arrogant to people that dismiss truth, so I'll say it: This is what it feels like to be correct, and it's lonely.

Not seeking advice but I'd love to hear how your life is and what you think and feel!

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[-] balsoft@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

In every relationship, I focus on our common beliefs and ideals, and don't push them about the rest. This works on all scales. For interpersonal relationships, this means that we can spend time together and make happy memories, even if we disagree on something. For organizing bigger groups, this means that organization is even possible in the first place - if you make too many purity tests for joining your movement, it will consist of only one person. Focusing on a small set of aligned goals is the only way to make a mass movement in any society.

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