• Andy@slrpnk.net
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    6 months ago

    That’s a leftist. You’re a leftist, buddy.

    I relate a bit, though. I think it’s cringe when socialists call each other “comrade”.

    • IchNichtenLichten@lemmy.world
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      6 months ago

      Is a communist the same as a progressive? A democratic socialist the same as an anarchist? Call me what you want but like I said, it’s reductive and meaningless.

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        6 months ago

        Progressives aren’t a thing, it’s simply an Amaerica counter label to conservatives so they have something to attack.

        And as an anarchist, I’ve no problem being lumped in with like minded views.

        We’re leftists and proud of it.

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            6 months ago

            Yes. It’s an American term used to describe those who are in opposition to conservative views. It’s not an ideology.

            But please, tell me what being a progressive values compared to any other leftist. What makes a progressive different from a anarchist, communist, or a dem soc who have defined values and beliefs?

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                6 months ago

                What, progressives are in favour of state owned utils or aren’t? Explain yourself properly.

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                  6 months ago

                  What makes a progressive different from a anarchist, communist, or a dem soc who have defined values and beliefs?

                  State ownership of utilities for one.

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                    6 months ago

                    Yes and what about it?

                    Socialists would be in favour of state ownership of resources.

                    Anarchists and communists wouldn’t be in favour of a state.

                    What do progressives value about state ownership of utils, are they for it, against it?