Thread by @QueerlyAutistic

There's just such a strong 'in my utopia you don't exist' vibe from some of these takes around anti-capitalism and the social model of disability.

It's important to talk about how yes, capitalism absolutely contributes to mental illness, and in some cases the demands of capitalism make things like ADHD and autism even more disabling, but disabilities aren't going to be 'fixed' if and when we destroy capitalism.

Takes like these, however well intentioned and however much they may accidentally touch on the brink of an important conversation, only serve to play into the ableism that rips through anti-capitalist and leftist spaces and makes them unsafe for disabled people.

Would some people NOT have mental illness if not for capitalism? I mean, it's likely. But many still would as well.

You have to fucking careful when so many people from across the political spectrum are already long time riders on the 'your disability is made up' train.

Also, the main thread in question descended into using ableist slurs and going 'read a book', which just serves to double down on the inherent ableism of the take - it always comes our eventually, no matter how hard you try and make it seem academic and reasoned.

Just stop fucking talking, you don't have the nuance to make these comments in a way that isn't harmful and offensive.