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[–] adroidBalloon@lemmy.ml -1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

sigh…

Should I kill you with my sword or with my gun?

Sorry, “I want to live” was not an option on the ballot

[–] CascadeOfLight@hexbear.net 17 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Referendum is literally: "Would you like to be a state or a territory? Independence is not an option."

Sigh...

[–] redtea@lemmygrad.ml 18 points 1 year ago

False dichotomy is when you point out that people might want something other than two shit binary choices.

[–] adroidBalloon@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

your lack of ability to imagine another option (such as revolt, etc.) does not mean you “win” the argument. it just means you lose because you lack imagination.

[–] CascadeOfLight@hexbear.net 16 points 1 year ago (3 children)

YOUR ARGUMENT is that the result of this referendum matters. It doesn't because, as you've identified, both options are the same. As for Hawaiian resistance, they've been fighting continuously for a hundred years and, like every other liberation movement against the USA, have been ruthlessly suppressed by the fascist police and petty-bourgeoise militia of the "middle class". And, like every other liberation struggle, victory is inevitable as the empire continues to crumble beneath the weight of its sins.

Also, neat how you've got five devoted followers upvoting you within two minutes on every one of your shitty empire-shilling posts for the last several hours thinkin-lenin

[–] redtea@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 1 year ago

But no down votes!

[–] Rom@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago

Yeah I've seen at least two of this dork's alts posting the same dumb infographics of logical fallacies that they themselves are committing without a hint of irony.

[–] adroidBalloon@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago

YOUR ARGUMENT is that the result of this referendum matters

The FACTS bear that out. you’re attacking me because I pointed that out.

It doesn’t because, as you’ve identified, both options are the same

I didn’t say that, you did. keep your words out of my mouth.

As for Hawaiian resistance, they’ve been fighting continuously for a hundred years and, like every other liberation movement against the USA, have been ruthlessly suppressed by the fascist police and petty-bourgeoise militia of the “middle class”.

relevant to the argument, and a

you guys are addicted to logical fallacies

And, like every other liberation struggle, victory is inevitable as the empire continues to crumble beneath the weight of its sins.

cute story. also irrelevant

Also, neat how you’ve got five devoted followers upvoting you within two minutes on every one of your shitty empire-shilling posts for the last several hours

jealousy is an ugly look