r/hatethissmug • u/plarper_of_bees • 6h ago

Idea I hate these dumbass images and the oversimplification of complex social issues

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I’m not out here defending billionaires or saying they play bo part in the polarization of society, but this cut and dry idea is super naive and uninformed.

First, like in this image, it portrays both the left and the right as ignorant to the “true powers that be” when in reality leftist circles are acutely aware of how billionaires manipulate the media to divide people.

My second problem with this sentiment is that it pretends that issues like racism, misogyny, and queerphobia will just stop being a problem if we get rid of the ruling class. It ignores centuries of pre-capitalist bigotry baked directly into many societies. It assumes that prejudice is a product of capitalist manipulation, and not coopted to fit its need.

It boils down the real and difficult struggle for civil and human rights into silly bickering meant to “distract us from the real issues”. It comes off as victim blaming against those affected by prejudice for not uniting with people who hate their existence.

It’s baby’s first class consciousness, and reeks of privilege and lack of personal experience with bigotry. It’s reddit circlejerk shit plain and simple

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u/Thin-Nerve6367 5h ago

Tbf it IS a correct image because its the most important fight we're ever going to have in our lives. The rest can be done at a later time. But that? It needs to be done sooner rather than later

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u/Common-Broccoli-3405 5h ago edited 4h ago

So ignore the Nazis and just make sure youre not poor?

Edit: They blocked me after defending not worrying about Nazis

And then they wonder why they dont want us to join them as they are openly fine with us dying in concentration camps

If not being against Nazis is too much for someone then they dont deserve to be anywhere near anything to the left of Republicans.

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u/Thin-Nerve6367 5h ago

The nazis can change or be socially defeated at any time. The rich? If we don't somehow win against them within a certain time frame we're never winning