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PerineumFalc0n t1_iu5k3id wrote

Reply to comment by pmitchell361 in I am Mark Tippetts, Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Texas by Mark4Gov

How can you tolerate fascists growing power year over year?

It isn't a good outcome with Abbott winning. Beto can be reasoned with. Abbott is actively stripping away rights.

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Due_Independent5005 t1_iu5ltf3 wrote

Define fascism

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PerineumFalc0n t1_iu5m5td wrote

There are several aspects of it. Restriction of rights, xenophobia, crishing dissent, reduction of democracy, militarism, bigotry.

Basically the entire gop playbook.

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pmitchell361 t1_iu68v7y wrote

And Beto wouldn’t be trying to take any of our rights, he’s said several times he wants to take away our gun rights, and democrats nowadays seem eager to censure our speech. Beto is no better than Abbott. That’s why my vote is going to Mark Tippetts, he’s the only who won’t be trying to take away any of our freedoms.

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PerineumFalc0n t1_iu698fy wrote

Beto's hypothetical removal of rights is a lot less threatening than Abbott's actual removal of rights.

Downvoting me for outlining the fascism that republicans are committing leads me to believe that you're cool with it.

Tippetts will of course lose. You're saying you're fine with the Abbott outcome.

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pmitchell361 t1_iu6b72a wrote

No, I downvoted you cause you’re trying to make excuses for Beto’s fascism and authoritarianism. He’s no better than Abbott and neither will ever have my support.

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PerineumFalc0n t1_iu6bq2i wrote

I've been a loyal libertarian activist, donor, and voter for over a decade.

Beto isn't a fascist. The republican biased SCOTUS backing up actual fascists like Abbott is the biggest threat to your liberty. And you're cool with letting it happen.

Moral victories count for nothing when the night of long knives comes to America.

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skabople t1_iualhiv wrote

Thank you for your loyalty and I hope that means we get your vote. You are so right Abbott is a huge threat to Texas and sure Beto is a better option but by a small margin imo. Your vote for libertarians means we could also be a viable option in the future or even now but without the continued support we will never win. I hope your loyalty stays true by helping more libertarians win.

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PerineumFalc0n t1_iuamacm wrote

I'm never supporting the LP again as long as the party is led by the mises caucus.

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skabople t1_iuao0te wrote

I am not the MC and they may run the national party but Texas is doing great. Don't let them get to you but I understand. Have a good day and thanks for showing up to the AMA. DM me if you want to share any complaints on LPTexas or have any wants for the Texas party to do more of etc. Any insight will help me take LPTexas to the next level.

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