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I'm just curious for the new or existing people? Lemmy.ml has taken a hard turn to the right since the reddit exodus. There's been a lot of pro-imperialist propaganda being posted on world news, and a lot less diversity of opinion. It feels more neoliberal and neo-con to me.

Does anyone want to share what their political leanings are?

I'll start; I'm anti-imperialist pro-state regulated capitalism. I believe we should have usage based taxes (toll roads, carbon tax) and luxury taxes, and I disagree with wealth taxes for people with less than $250 million. The state should spend more money on consumer protection in all industries (environment, health, finance, etc.) I believe in multipolarity vs. US hegemony.

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[-] deerdelighted@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

I'd say I'm economic center left and socially extremely liberal.

I Iike maximum personal freedom. For example: I'm fine with legalizing , taxing and regulating all drugs including things like heroin: with proper labels and forbidden to sell to children. For the record I personally would never put drugs into my own body, but people should have the freedom to choose if they wish to do so.

I want a well regulated capitalism with strong employees and consumer protections. I am somewhat undecided when it comes to things like worker coops and other forms of workplace democracy, but I think I'd lean towards a somewhat mixt system. Something akin to 50% of board members in a private company elected by employees and 50% by shareholders: that way there are still some incentives to invest, but also some checks and balances by people who actually work in the company and who thus wouldn't want to vote against their own interests.

And finally strong social safety nets with public housing for all low income people. Can be even some Soviet style brutalist architecture apartments, as long as it can house everyone and is reasonably well maintained.

[-] tvmole@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Libertarian-ish, I guess.

Watching the US and other governments going on a power trip has sure been pushing me that way.

I mostly don't want government involved in anybody's lives unless they're harming others. It drives me mad when bureaucracy, police, etc. show up to harass, jail, or kill people that were minding their own business. Plus mass surveillance without a warrant.

On the other hand, I recognize the need for appropriate regulations (to avoid harming people on a broader scale). It also makes sense for them to direct large scale projects like infrastructure and certain services.

So, I guess, make life better for people. Otherwise, mind your own business

[-] 666dollarfootlong@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

A social democrat or democratic socialist or whatever, though I did vote for the left-party last time

[-] ccunix@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Mainly socialist with a healthy dose of libertarianism.

I personally will do what I can to help those less fortunate. I tithe to a collection of charities for example. However, I just saw an advert from government telling me to wear a seat belt and just thought "I know! leave me the hell alone".

[-] electronicoldman@lemmy.fmhy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

“Old men. Running the world. A new age!”

Jk 🤣 it’s more like “I, for one, welcome our AGI-robot overlord(s).”

[-] grey@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 2 years ago

Anarcho-mutualist. But I'll work with anyone who wants less government.

[-] tvmole@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 2 years ago

Not really sure what the label means, but I'll join you on the less government team!

[-] Binzy_Boi@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

Libertarian Socialist, though I might be a bit further left than that considering some of the ideas I have. I just find myself agreeing with Kyle Kulinski a lot since he seems to be the most agreeable and honest political commentator I know, and I've found other good channels through word of mouth from him.

[-] Zarxrax@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Yeah, some good points there. I totally agree about the problems with meaningful political discourse. I honestly believe most people don't want to have a discussion on things, they just want to post their take and then feel validated by people up voting them. Add in bots and trolls, and political discussion just generally doesn't work on platforms like this (or most of the internet at large).

[-] Atarian@vlemmy.net 3 points 2 years ago

I'm a good old fashioned NAP following libertarian/anarchist.

I don't really care about the left or right paradigm - what I care about is how badly you and your cronies are going to buttfuck us.

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[-] nychtelios@rlyeh.icu 2 points 2 years ago

My political compass classifies me as an extreme libleft, sooo...

[-] MrComradeTaco@lemmy.fmhy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

Communist agnostic fundamentalist neo-protestant

[-] tvmole@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

I can't ever find one good label for myself and here you are with four

[-] Kissaki@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

I don't put myself into a political ideology. And I'm not confident enough in the labeling to make a reasonable guess I'd feel comfortable with.

[-] artaxthehappyhorse@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

The universe appears to be zero sum and I try to balance a non-dualistic perspective with a healthy dose of practicality.. for now

I hate nobody more than anybody else, I blame nobody more than anybody else. We seem to all be equally victims and perpetrators swimming in this trauma soup.

For many things, I've become like a national geographic cameraman observing from the bush, though for now, I will step in and stop human brutality if I see it.. I don't know if I always will.

I'll continue pondering, and make changes as needed.

[-] crazyminner@lemmygrad.ml 2 points 2 years ago

I mean that's not like a national geographic cameraman. They don't stop shit when they see it.

[-] Widowmaker_Best_Girl@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Pretty much somewhere between a centrist and a libertarian. I think government has a bit too much overreach in people's lives and they screw with people who aren't harming anyone or just minding their own business.

I won't go full libertarian or anarchist, because I do recognize the need for government funded services in some areas.

In terms of economics, yeah pretty much a centrist. I think capitalism is the best way of giving everyone an equal opportunity, but also it needs to be regulated here and there with government intervention.

TL;DR Centrist who is a bit more libertarian than others.

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