53,917 votes left to count if my math is right, much larger gap between Fujimori and Castillo. PERU LIBRE!

  • SolidaritySplodarity [they/them]
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    4 years ago

    Never forget that social liberation is not distinct from economy liberation. He may have some reactionary views, but material improvement for the poor doesn't only go to the cishets. Basic economic stability takes a massive load off of oppressed people. The biggest issues oppressed communities face are frequently economically grounded: being able to get the healthcare they need, mental and otherwise, surviving community marginalization and the jobs (and therefore material well-being) that entails, homelessness...

    Also never forget the shallowness of liberals "embracing" social progressivism, as they frequently only want to wrap themselves in a rainbow flag, not actually address the oppression and inequities faced by LGBTQ+ people.

    Finally, we haven't seen what he'll actually do policy-wise regarding his reactionary views. He didn't make them central to his campaign. He could easily deliver just as much as your typical liberal, even with a somewhat pessimistic expectation.

    Basically, it sucks that he has those views but we should do a gut check on material outcomes and organization.