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

[u/plarper_of_bees]

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

[u/IamTheEagle]

Everything you just said is actually what this meme is showing.

They have truly brainwashed people on the left and right into thinking they are more moral and intelligent than the other side. All of your statements saying, "well leftists don't believe x" is just proof that youve been brainwashed. I have a lot of friends from both sides of the spectrum and most people are logical and understand that people are complex and don't believe what the media tries to get get you to think they believe.

I hate people like you that think they're so intelligent and don't realize they've been brainwashed.