Technology ConnectionsIn re: some conversations I've had in other places (real and online)
A lot of people in leftist circles seem to begin conversations on step 8 and are surprised when the person they're talking to isn't receptive.
Ya gotta start on step 1.
There's a whole host of good people out there who - believe it or not! - are still using cold war vocabulary. They have not read the theory and whipping out "capitalism bad" freaks them the fuck out.
They usually want the same thing as you do, but it's your job to help them see it. And it starts with meeting them where they're at. Step 1.
Bob Collins@TechConnectify
I'm waiting. Unless you are redefining terms, "capitalism bad," is just ignorant.
I'm waiting. Unless you are redefining terms, "capitalism bad," is just ignorant.
Bakunin Boys@BobCollins @TechConnectify shhh bob bob bobbobbb obbb bob... it's OK. He's literally saying that if I want to tell you capitalism is bad I have to get it past your gag reflex first. Start at step one. I know you're going to act like you read all the books at people who read more books. I was like that too... We'll have you wearing thigh socks in no time.