Austerity, division, stolen rights, and a political machine built by the rich, for the rich

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  • rah@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
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    9 days ago

    I’m in Plaid Cymru now

    there was a time where I was definitely more naïve, though I suppose I never did really consider the state of affairs to be ‘Fair’

    But you still believe it’s possible for a fair system to be brought about. What happened in your life to make you believe that?

      • rah@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
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        9 days ago

        I don’t follow. How did having a kid lead to you believing a fair system can be brought about?

        • FarrellPerks@feddit.ukOP
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          9 days ago

          I believe a fair system can be brought about because I have to for my kid.

          It’s no longer enough to be content with mediocrity, I can’t rely on coasting through this miserable life with an easy end and no regrets - I’ve something other than myself to take care of and plan a future for.

          There’s really no other option for me.

          • rah@hilariouschaos.comEnglish
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            7 days ago

            because I have to for my kid

            O_o

            That’s not rational. I think perhaps we’re not communicating. It doesn’t make sense to say you believe something is true because you have to for your kid. That’s essentially saying that you don’t actually believe the something is true.

            I’ve something other than myself to take care of and plan a future for.

            Yes but are you planning on swimming to Mars? Or jumping off Big Ben and floating down on an umbrella? Or giving up food and drink? Probably not because those things are completely irrational.

            Surely it’s better for your kid if your concrete plans are grounded in reality rather than based on fantasies about how you would like the world to be?