Maybe the purpose of a system is what it does…
Maybe trying to lower the rate/efficiency of the baby-killing machine is the wrong approach…
Maybe you should be thinking about destroying it…

          • @Kusimulkku@lemm.ee
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            315 days ago

            I think it’s just such a common term and people generally understand what it means. Surprised that some have a big issue with it tbh

              • @Kusimulkku@lemm.ee
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                315 days ago

                I think it has more to do with communist parties in rule than actually saying they’ve achieved communism. A leftist community understands the difference so doesn’t seem like a big deal to me

                • алсааас [she/they]OPM
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                  115 days ago

                  It is semantics, I agree. But tainted semantics and objectively wrong.

                  You could instead say “communist-led country”, “socialist country”.

                  The mainstream usage doesn’t understand the nuance you mentioned btw

                  • @Kusimulkku@lemm.ee
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                    315 days ago

                    Most people don’t have much insight into politics in general, but for a specifically leftist sub the use of such term would seem fine imo since you could expect people to understand the difference. But a better, more precise term would be better.