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I can't help but feel bitter at the MastodonForHarris Event (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I know there's no shortage on political posts on Lemmy, especially in other communities, but I don't really know where else I could post this.

I've always had the philosophy that anyone (referring to the working class here) could spend their money on whatever they want without feeling any shame. Especially when it concerns donations. Donate to the cause that speaks to you more, etc. etc.

But I honestly haven't considered political donations into my already bare-bones philosophy. And I think that quite shook me when I saw the MastodonForHarris movement.

I understand that people want to support their favorite candidate and make sure they win so that they feel safer. But doesn't giving 500k to someone who's already rich, receives millions and, let's be honest, still works for the interests of the rich feel a little off to anyone?

What hit me the most was seeing a post from someone in Gaza that needed 60k. That made me realize that 60k for someone could be life changing, while 500k for Harris could just mean nothing to her. (here's the GoFund me for those who are interested: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-donate-family-gaza-palestine-gofundme)

I'm still very new to leftism, so I may be wrong. But nothing feels leftist about any of this. I know not everyone is a leftist on the Fediverse, but I felt like most of us here had anti-corporate and anti-billionaire views. And even if she is a leftist from a US politics point of view, I still can't help but feel like those donations are misplaced due to her donation pool and policies.

I do not mind if you disagree, but please at least explain why.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

It takes HEAPS of privilege to opt out or vote 3rd party in this election.

We are all glad you that you are privileged enough to vote for your perfect candidate

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I AM SO EMBARRASSED FOR YOU THAT YOU ARE NOT ONLY A SHEEP BUT THAT YOU WOULD RAISE YOUR HAND TO SHOW US THAT YOU ARE NOT ONLY EASILY MANIPULATED AND ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT VOTING FOR A FASCIST BECAUSE ANOTHER EVEN WORSE FASCIST IS RUNNING AGAINST HER BUT YOU ARE WILLING TO ATTACK SOMEONE WHO IS ACTUALLY SPEAKING THE TRUTH BECAUSE YOU ARE JUST THAT STUPID.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

i gave you some badges of honor for your opinion, as if you had the choice to wear them lol