• PugJesus@kbin.social
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      9 months ago

      As I said, any number of concessions on policy that do not increase their power (ie capitulation to fascism).

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        9 months ago

        Giving them what they want does increase their power.

        Do you think they’re going to allow the border to be opened again and asylum seekers allowed in again one of these days because they love immigrants so much?

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          9 months ago

          Giving them what they want does increase their power.

          93% of Americans share some concern about border. Do your really think holding out on behalf of principles and us 7% of sane individuals strengthens the non-fascists, in a democratic system?

          Do you think they’re going to allow the border to be opened again and asylum seekers allowed in again one of these days because they love immigrants so much?

          … do you think that’s what the current compromise bill being proposed does? And do you think that any policy enacted will be unable to be repealed under a non-fascist government?

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            9 months ago

            Sorry, is “shares some concerns about the border” the same as “wanting to shut everything down and stop anyone from coming in?”

            And if shutting down the border is not what is being proposed, maybe Biden shouldn’t be pledging to shut down the border.

            We’re a country whose most famous symbol has a poem welcoming people seeking asylum at its base. The irony seems lost.