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[–] Carnelian@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Eh. Maybe she’s just trying to keep the peace. From what I understand she’s had some success in keeping anti trans legislation at bay in her jurisdiction. It could be she feels that making a stink over Charlie now would make things worse.

Not that I agree, it just must be tough being an openly trans public figure. Right hates her no matter what, left expects perfection since she’s so visible. Hard to criticize her over this

[–] Nastybutler@lemmy.world 20 points 1 week ago (4 children)

Appeasing your oppressors doesn't make you a hero

[–] Carnelian@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Do we have any heroes in American politics at the moment?

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago

No, because the definition of a hero involves not being part of the cynical political class.

Heroes must emerge from the working class

This ain't no place for no hero

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

No, but it could keep her fighting for her constituents and their rights a little longer. They might just be being careful with what battles they pick. We all know trump would have ordered a national day of honor even if it didn't get a single vote.

[–] BigBananaDealer@lemmy.world -2 points 1 week ago

having morals and principles does though. something lemmy could not ever understand in any sort of capacity

[–] Saymaz@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 1 week ago

Nevile Chamberlain ass.