Sean KleefeldAug 19, 2023
Gaiman: " If you really can't figure out which political party or which politician to vote for, just ask if they're on the side of libraries. Are they voting to fund their libraries? Are they voting to keep them free? Then vote for those guys. They're probably the good guys. And by the same token, the book burners, the book banners, they're probably the bad guys."
https://ilovelibraries.org/article/i-will-always-be-on-the-side-of-the-libraries-a-conversation-with-neil-gaiman/
“I will always be on the side of the libraries”: A Conversation with Neil Gaiman

Neil Gaiman is a fierce supporter of libraries. The author of American Gods, Neverwhere, Good Omens, The Sandman, Coraline, and so many more has had a lifelong love affair with reading. And he credits librarians for fostering his curiosity about books and learning at a young age. Gaiman spoke with I Love Libraries recently about libraries, comic books, book banning in the U.S., movies, and more.

I Love Libraries
Show threadMysturjiAug 19, 2023
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Show threadKevin LeecasterAug 19, 2023
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The lessor of two evils is less evil
Show threadMysturjiAug 19, 2023
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Which is less evil than more evil.
Show threadIAmPawsAug 20, 2023
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Show threadwilliam.maggosAug 20, 2023

@Cognac @mysturji @GreenFire @SKleefeld

yes but when there's only two buses, neither has much incentive to get you closer to your destination. they'll both always have enough customers. and in our system, they also get paid by special interests. you also have to change the system. it's why we don't have universal healthcare but they do in parliamentary systems.

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@wjmaggos @mysturji @GreenFire @SKleefeld You can't change the system without getting people in office who want to change it. It's not perfect, need lots of change, but look at our political landscape and ask yourself which Party is going to get me closer? They may not get me there, but they'll at least come more likely to building the road.
Aug 20, 2023 at 2:46pmWeb
Show threadwilliam.maggosAug 20, 2023

@Cognac @mysturji @GreenFire @SKleefeld

I agree with that kind of voting, but I don't think they will ever support structural change that threatens them. we will also have to pass #RankedChoiceVoting etc and probably fight both parties to achieve and maintain it. that's what we've seen around the country. yes, use the parties and politicians, don't ever think of yourself as a member of a party or put your faith in these people.

https://time.com/6112318/american-democracy-final-five-voting/

If We're Serious About Saving American Democracy, This Voting System Might Be the Key

Too many general elections in the U.S. are meaningless. Here's a better system of voting that could strengthen our democracy

TIME
Show threadIAmPawsAug 20, 2023
@wjmaggos @mysturji @GreenFire @SKleefeld My faith is elsewhere. My pragmatism is in the here and now. Believe me, I know it's not perfect. A revolution would be necessary and there's too much of our lives wrapped up in the system to expect people who are already insecure to put what little they do have on the line. Will a revolution happen at some point? Perhaps. But I don't see it happening in my lifetime.
Show threadMysturjiAug 20, 2023

@Cognac @wjmaggos @GreenFire @SKleefeld

#RevolutionUK is inevitable, but given the nature of most Brits, probably not in my lifetime, because “wouldn’t want to make a fuss”. 🙄
But I live in hope, so I’ve had a bag packed since 2018.