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Favorite essays, books, videos etc. critiquing/analyzing either lesser evilism or harm reduction voting?

I like Draper's 1967 essay Who’s going to be the lesser-evil in 1968? but I think its dated references can be alienating to some people (even though the datedness of it kinda reinforces its argument).

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CPUSA leader Joe Sims tell members to Vote for Biden to stop Trump and the CPUSA officially condemns Hamas with visit of the Communist Party of Israel. CPUSA's 32nd Convention
  • DSA has major problems. However, in its defense, I'll quote myself from another comment in this thread:

    In contrast to my perception of CPUSA, DSA hasn't devolved into false demcent (i.e. "bureaucratic centralism"). While DSA has big problems (and needs more centralism), it does actually have sufficient internal democracy necessary to engage in two line struggle, because of that it has the potential (however small) to build consensus among the US left cross-tendency.

    You cite actions taken by significant elements of DSA that are bad. I agree this is concerning. However, structurally DSA has greater capacity to critique this due to its internal democracy (which still needs improvement). I'm not sure any other left formations in the US have this capacity developed to the same level.

  • CPUSA leader Joe Sims tell members to Vote for Biden to stop Trump and the CPUSA officially condemns Hamas with visit of the Communist Party of Israel. CPUSA's 32nd Convention
  • In contrast to my perception of CPUSA, DSA hasn't devolved into false demcent (i.e. "bureaucratic centralism"). While DSA has big problems (and needs more centralism), it does actually have sufficient internal democracy necessary to engage in two line struggle, because of that it has the potential (however small) to build consensus among the US left cross-tendency.

  • Ansarallah Targets USS Eisenhower in Red Sea in Response to US Bombing Yemen
    www.palestinechronicle.com 'In Response to These Crimes' - Ansarallah Targets USS Eisenhower in Red Sea

    The Yemeni armed forces announced on Friday that they targeted the USS Eisenhower aircraft carrier in the Red Sea.

    'In Response to These Crimes' - Ansarallah Targets USS Eisenhower in Red Sea

    >“In response to these crimes … the missile force and the naval force of the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a joint military operation targeting the American aircraft carrier Eisenhower in the Red Sea,” the movement’s military spokesman, Brigadier General Yahya Saree said.

    >“The operation was carried out with a number of winged and ballistic missiles, and the hit was accurate and direct,” he added.

    !rat-salute-2

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    President and foreign minister of Iran confirmed dead after helicopter crash
  • State media hasn't implied anything. I'm sure they'll investigate. But helicopters crashing in terrible weather conditions isn't unusual. I'd put my money on accident unless some compelling evidence is forthcoming.

  • France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President Assad | CNN
    amp.cnn.com France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President Assad | CNN

    France issued an arrest warrant on Tuesday for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad alleging the use of banned chemical weapons against civilians in Syria, a judicial source told CNN on Wednesday.

    France issues arrest warrant for Syrian President Assad | CNN

    Can the Assad curse affect a whole country? !france-cool

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    Resources regarding quitting US Military

    I figure with the possibility of the wars heating up, now would a good time to prepare lit/resources to demoralize military memebers and give advice on how to get out early.

    Any one got any materials or links related to this?

    Edit: found this which might be useful for legal avenues of quitting early

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    Why I Just Quit DSA
    www.thenation.com Why I Just Quit DSA

    After over four decades as a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, one of the group’s founding members is leaving in sorrow and anger.

    Why I Just Quit DSA

    This vibes anecdotally with my local chapter. In the face of overwhelming membership solidarity with Palestinian liberation, the social imperialist reactionaries are purging themselves.

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    Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel
    apnews.com Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel

    Hamas fighters likely fired North Korean weapons during their Oct. 7 assault on Israel, a militant video and weapons seized by Israel show, despite Pyongyang’s denials that it arms the militant group.

    Evidence shows Hamas militants likely used some North Korean weapons in attack on Israel

    >“North Korea has long supported Palestinian militant groups, and North Korean arms have previously been documented amongst interdicted supplies,” Jenzen-Jones told the AP.

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