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[–] Leate_Wonceslace@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

The creeps on Hexbear aren't leftists. I've never come across a coherent and useful definition of "leftist" that includes them.

[–] Cowbee@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Why do you say that? They oppose Capitalism, colonialism, Imperialism, and bigotry. They support Socialism, Communism, and Anarchism. They read Marx, Lenin, and Goldman, and share memes based on Marxist theory.

On what grounds do you decide that they aren't leftists? Is it because you disagree with their stances, as a presumed leftist, therefore anyone you disagree with cannot be a leftist? Is it because you think they are bad people, and bad people can't be leftists? Is it just vibes?

What is your coherent and useful definition of leftism? We can compare Hexbear's stated goals and see if it lines up better with leftism or rightism.

[–] Leate_Wonceslace@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Being a leftist requires one to oppose capitalism.

Leninism is a blatantly capitalist system that pretends otherwise.

Also, they don't oppose bigotry. Once someone from Hexbear said that Hexbear was more pro-trans than any trans space was, and their fellows seemed to agree with them. Paying lip service to anti-bigotry does not mean one is not an ignorant bigot to the core.

Edit: there are other problems with what you said, but frankly, I'm not going to waste my time addressing every part of the gish-Gallup.