We need a term for when you think you've gained something or owned someone, through either snark or contempt or sarcasm, but have gained nothing or even lost materially.

[–] pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 6 days ago (1 children)

me or op?

[–] halfeatenpotato@lonestarlemmy.mooo.com 2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

I think they're actually referring to Trump in this situation

[–] TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 7 points 6 days ago

I'm actually referring to Democrats and their constant insistence that by getting in a good verbal jab, or some other performative display of resistance, that they've "done" anything.

These debate moments and the media reaction to them is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. Performative resistance is all we get from Democrats while they cede materially on all fronts.

[–] pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 6 days ago