Yep those parts fucking suck. We’ll address them when democracy is restored. Right now we fight for democracy. And no, I’m not saying to hang up our LGBTQ flags. And forget about our children’s rights or our grandparents rights. Democracy above all else is now our fight. Be aligned.
100%. It's literally "Anti-LGBTQ and don't get to kick the guy out of office, ever" vs. "Anti-LGBTQ but you can vote him out in 4 years"
I think it's dangerous to treat any expectation of change as a hindrance to progress because those two things are completely antithetical. Absolutely we should support any effort to shut down fascism. But we should always be seeking to improve BECAUSE we are better than MAGAts. 1/3
Rock solid points.
We can, and should, always be doing both. To always strive to be better, even when our opponents strive to be worse. Solidarity is standing with the oppressed. Not telling the oppressed to tolerate a bit more oppression because asking for human decency isn't something worth doing rn. 2/3
This doesn't mean screaming matches whenever his name is mentioned or flat-out refusing to prevent fascism on a broader scale. But this is a conversation worth having when he still has plenty of time to take that on board for his campaign. It's an integral part of democracy itself.
Fuck that bullshit. Fix it now. Gavin needs to learn that it is not possible, necessary or acceptable to embrace Christofascists and their bigotry in order to restore democracy. No, we’re not throwing trans folks under the bus.🏳️⚧️What’s next? Will he agree gay marriage is “deeply unfair”?
No. He won’t. Within this fight I believe he will indeed become more accepting and understand no matter his personal views, politically he must adapt & mature.
“No. He won’t.” Sorry, he won’t what? What do you mean? I thought you meant “he won’t move away from his recent transphobic remarks.” But perhaps I misunderstood you?
Newsom is not extremist. He was Mayor of SF. Get a grip.
When did I say (or even imply) he was an extremist? Get some reading glasses.
Political “maturity” does not require cynically embracing bigotry you know is wrong. Unless of course you’re GOP.
Grow up, because what you're doing helps the GOP.
Bingo.
Nonsense. I like what Newsom’s doing right now. His current trolling & message works. Good. I just don’t like his recent transphobic stances. It’s bullshit and I don’t promote Christofascist faux culture wars.So he needs to stop. Grow a fucking spine & say no to Christofascist talking points.
Cool story, but if you don’t support the good he is doing, you will find out just how much worse it is w an actual dictator for life who will round trans folks up off the street.
Da fuq? Again, when did I ever say I don’t support the good he’s doing? I’ll wait…🙄
You’re right. You did say you support the good he is doing. My apologies!
What did he do that you are upset about? I honestly do not know the specifics.
Newsom has a broad, sophisticated understanding of LGBTQ issues and made a deliberate, cynical mis-step trying to find common ground with bigots who’ve for years been engaged in a culture war scapegoating trans children and adults. Next time he needs to just punch them in the face (figuratively).
He is trying to do something important. He may have made a mistake by interacting w those idiots, but he is trying to change minds. Far too many people voted for DJT because of their of Transphobia. I know some. GN is at least trying to get them back. Newsflash: people have different opinions.
“Newsflash: people have different opinions.” 😂😂😂 Thanks for reminding yourself as you’ve repeatedly engaged with & expressed concerns about MY opinions. You even agreed I was “helping the GOP” or whatever tf that hot take was because my opinion differs.🙄
Uh, exactly. I’m trying to change your opinion of him. You and I are conversing. We’re discussing this very thing. We can disagree, but my hope is that you support him so we drag DJT out sooner than later.
My opinion of him was overall positive, but wtf? Punching down on trans people? Nope. He’s legitimising faux culture war bs when HE should be shutting it down. YOU can’t fix it. GN needs to fix it. He needs to answer those gotcha questions like Hunter Biden did. Not like Mayor Pete did.
I don’t care if he’s interacting with those people. I care that he’s making the world less safe for trans children and adults. If it were a one off, I wouldn’t be on my soapbox about this. But he made it a thing repeatedly over several months. He needs to course correct. 🤷🏽♀️ And keep trolling.
I do agree, but the bigger issue is DJT. He is making the world less safe for far more people. GN is speaking his mind & being honest about how he feels. Transphobia is real. It scares people because it is difficult to understand. DJT wants you to disappear, literally. That’s the alternative.
Yes, of course Trump is the bigger issue and wants to disappear everyone who doesn’t support him. 🙄 And GN knows what he’s saying at all times and if not needs to work that shit out in private with his advisors or a therapist I’m not trans but I recognise & call out bigotry when I see it. 💁🏽♀️
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