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Why is it a far left position to call out what protest leaders stated in their memorandum of understanding?



Because that's not reality. No democracy is going to be overthrown. It's an extreme characterization, and it's wearing down our ability to fight the actual important battles [1].

You can say that there are radical elements within the protest that are anti-Canadian, white supremacist, etc., but to throw around the term insurrection so lightly and characterize the whole movement that way draws very harsh lines that are hard to walk back. I guarantee that you'll find friends and allies on both sides of most issues, yet we're worked up to the point that we're ready to start jailing one another.

The far left are crying wolf way too loudly and often, and it's going to bite come election time. The moderates are not going to listen anymore.

[1] Surveillance and freedom of speech, EARN IT Act, algorithmic manipulation, etc.


I agree that is unlikely for them to succeed. But just because a demand is futile doesn't mean it wasn't made.


Here's how the MoU actually reads:

"Give us our shit back, Randy."

"No."

"Fuck right off, Randy."




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