PatchMountain t1_jaofnor wrote on March 2, 2023 at 10:07 PM

Reply to Please brush the snow off your car before getting on the road by wearingabear11

Honestly, what is the danger here? So much umbrage these days......friggin' chill out.

PatchMountain t1_j49k0us wrote on January 14, 2023 at 2:45 AM

Reply to The not-so-great shepherds pie debate by marrymejojo

Always go with "The Joy of Cooking"! To add context, they have 4 recipes for hash and a discussion about it!

PatchMountain t1_iqu4xxw wrote on October 3, 2022 at 2:37 AM

Reply to comment by Kiddie_Kleen in What do people on this sub think about the Maine Communist Party by [deleted]

Oh, did we talk?? (Rick)

The leap from where we are to pure communism is vast and, imho, unsurmountable. Also the failures/ inadequacies of many world examples, though admittedly with some successes as well, turn people away. The label is so strong that it overshadows any issue oriented discussion.

Personally I am ok with it and see a place for all sorts of advocacy and perspectives, some pragmatic and some aspirational, to help push the narrative but I think most people easily dismiss it.

PatchMountain t1_iqri9ed wrote on October 2, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Reply to What do people on this sub think about the Maine Communist Party by [deleted]

I enjoyed talking to a couple members on a bus ride to DC this summer (Poor People's Campaign). We agree on most issues. It sounded to me like they were open to some blended economic system, which I see as the only way forward. Nice people, branding problem with the party for sure.