• rosered
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    4 months ago

    The point the author makes about “lesser evilism” is especially poignant today in America, with people arguing that “Well, I need to vote for Kamala because at least she is better than Trump”. Lesser evilism indeed leads to a more regressive state of affairs over time.

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      4 months ago

      Using “lesser evil” as a voting campaign strategy is an implicit admission they are lying in having leverage for the party to be good.

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      Not only to Amerikkka but to a great number of Vassal states too. I have heard this speech numerous times even in my country.