cross-posted from: https://lemmygrad.ml/post/4000587

We want a dictatorship, but not in the sense that libs mean. We want a dictatorship of the proletariat!

  • Justice@lemmygrad.ml
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    9 months ago

    I would also settle for the traditional understanding of a dictator at this point as long the person doesn't suck total shit. Like a tribune for the prols with absolute power to fix a bunch of shit.

    I nominate Norm Finkelstein for the position because he would definitely improve conditions for everyone (including non-US by destroying most of the MIC bullshit) but would simultaneously piss everyone off with some specific weird thing.

    • FunkyStuff [he/him]
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      9 months ago

      I admire Norm and think he's probably one of the most important voices in the left ATM, but he is a transphobe. I'd nominate Xi, personally.

      • ashinadash [she/her]
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        9 months ago

        internet-delenda-est Why is one of the coolest antizionist guys also a big transphobe

        • FunkyStuff [he/him]
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          9 months ago

          Same for Paul Cockshott NOOOOO

          There's also Zizek, who is also not cool for several other reasons, but IDK if the stuff he says about NATO and Ukraine is supposed to be ironic in the usual Zizek way. Saying that stuff about trans people is way over the line, though, because if you aren't well read on Zizek to understand the irony (IF he was being ironic) it just contributes to transphobia. Like, read the room old man, no one wants your masturbatory Hegelian meta-analysis or whatever when trans people are being denied healthcare and access to bathrooms.