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Tim Walz defiantly defends trans people from Republicans’ “demonizing” attacks (www.lgbtqnation.com)

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“We see it now: The hate has shifted to the trans community,” Walz said. “They see that as an opportunity. If you’re watching any sporting events right now, you see that Donald Trump’s closing arguments are to demonize a group of people for being who they are.”

“We’re out there trying to make the case that access to healthcare, a clean environment, manufacturing jobs, and keeping your local hospital open are what people are really concerned about,” he continued. “They’re running millions of dollars of ads demonizing folks who are just trying to live their lives.”

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[-] inb4_FoundTheVegan@lemmy.world 208 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I'm honestly heartened to hear Waltz specfically voice support for trans folk. This is opposed to Harris who said she would follow the law in regards to my community, which sounds good but I need everyone to understand that it could be said by a governor in a southern state enforcing anti trans legislation. Waltz actually went the distance to say we should to be legally left alone. There is a stark difference between these two statements, even if I glad to hear both.

[-] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 100 points 2 months ago

We're just a few weeks away from the election. The candidates have two different but important roles.

Presidential candidate: keep the base in line while not alienating swing voters
VP candidate: say things that the presidential candidate can't say

As much as you may want Harris to say something like "We will defend the trans community," it's going to alienate swing voters.

It makes no earthly sense the election is this close but it is. Kamala can't afford a misstep but Tim can.

[-] inb4_FoundTheVegan@lemmy.world 50 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I completely understand that and I do not fault Harris for giving a precise diplomatic answer in the Fox interview on what some voters see as a sensitive issue. Which is difficult for me to even type because the concept of my existence is a "political issue" to some.

However, I do take exception with it being characterized as "Harris announce support for trans community", because that's just not what she said. Which is why I am happy to hear Waltz clarify and go further.

[-] TheCannonball@lemmy.world 14 points 2 months ago

Hey, I just wanted to tell you something cause it sounds like you might be in a bad place. Even with all of the political finger pointing surrounding your identity, you need to know something very important.

Your life matters. Your experiences matter. Your feelings matter.

You matter.

Ignore all the hatred and all the fear. Ignore the bigotry and close mindedness. Ignore it all and know that there are so many people out there that will love you and support you and accept you.

You are not alone.

[-] fadingembers@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

We can't ignore it when they're constantly passing more and more draconian laws that make our lives infinitely harder all across the United States.

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[-] jjjalljs@ttrpg.network 30 points 2 months ago

Do you think swing voters might in fact be fucking morons? I'm so tired of the fate the world resting in the hands of low information people who seemingly command the memory and political acumen of the proverbial goldfish.

[-] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 23 points 2 months ago

No fucking shit they’re morons. But you still need their votes to win. Democracy isn’t rule by the intelligent its rule by the people regardless of their intelligence

[-] CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 2 months ago

Oh no question. But even moron votes count (at least statistically speaking).

So at this point, I fully expect Harris to run a much tighter ship than she has been and Trump to increase his very violent rhetoric.

[-] mightyfoolish@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago

It's insane the amount of trans hate I have been hearing this past month alone (in real life). I have to explain: Sure, they weren't always front and center as today's political issues make them seem but they still existed. Their existence is not a recent development in any way. Tiktok isn't turning your kids into anything.

It's not just people who identify as Republicans or religious people either. I can see why the anti-queer vote is important to both parties; their numbers are staggering.

[-] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

He doesn't get nearly as much press as Vance which is sad. He just seems like a nice guy and awesome Dad and for that alone I'd be glad to have him as VP.

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[-] funkyfarmington@lemmy.world 66 points 2 months ago

Tim Walz is the Captain Picard we've needed for a long time.

[-] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

Now wait a minute, he may speak perfect English without the faintest trace of a French accent, but I'm doubting he was born and raised in France like Captain Picard and his brother and his brother's family.

[-] edgesmash@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

Be careful, you might start a new birther rumor.

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[-] Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 16 points 2 months ago

This comment makes me happy I put a Star Trek stamp on my mail in ballot

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[-] kellyaster@lemmy.world 42 points 2 months ago

Bless this man, he does appear to be the real deal. Someone please buy him a drink

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[-] JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world 33 points 2 months ago

This is what a man looks like. Defending the persecuted because it matters, not a wimp hiding behind his daddy's fortune or a loaded gun.

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[-] JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago

That's cool. Like a Midwestern dad defending his kid against the people talking down to him.

[-] SuperCub@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 months ago

Walz is so much better than Kamala, so I'll be voting because of Walz.

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[-] xc2215x@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

Good to see from Tim.

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