Exactly as the title says: what the fuck.

  • Yerbouti@sh.itjust.works
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    I’m really sorry for what you went through.

    Conservatives are the most hypocritical persons ever. The party of “family values” has elected a convicted rapist, who was the “closest friend” with the most notorious pedo of the past 60 years and cheated his pregnant wife with a pornstar. They cheer when parents and kids of immigrants are separated and jailed.

    The party of “law and order” elected a convicted felon, wanna be dictator, pathological lier, who proudly admits he’s a a billionaire who doesn’t pay taxes and sell scammy products. They stormed the capitol and killed cops doing their jobs and cheer when the president pardon the rioters.

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      “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

      Laws about child abuse apply to their enemies, not themselves. Their north star is oppression, not rule of law.

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        “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.”

        Let’s say what it really is: The in-groups are the rich, who can afford the lawyers, corruption, bribery to make the law protect them, and use those same tools to keep it from binding them. The out-groups are everybody else, who cannot afford those same tools.

        Once we simplify the equation on both sides, we get:

        “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition: To protect the rich and fuck over the poor."

        That’s it. That’s all that matters.

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          That doesn’t explain why poor people are conservatives.

          “If you can convince the lowest white man he’s better than the best colored man, he won’t notice you’re picking his pocket. Hell, give him somebody to look down on, and he’ll empty his pockets for you.”

          It’s about oppression. The rich benefit the most from conservatism. But the politics very much benefit those who wish to oppress.

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            That doesn’t explain why poor people are conservatives.

            Because poor conservatives are trained to enjoy being fucked over. They believe in the “faith” of their party, as long as they get to “stick it to the libs”.

            The poor conservatives do not benefit from any of this, even when they do oppress. We’re seeing this firsthand right now.

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      it fits, i used to followed some asian tubers, one of them bragged about knowing a pedophile teacher by association through his cousin, who brags about this? and why arnt you naming names? oh wait you’re on a conservative channel who also had TULSI gabbard on spouting putin talking points. they wernt always super-conservative, they were willing to listen to other side prior to pandemic. tulsi gabbard came on the channel just before the election too.

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      Appreciate it.

      I’m well aware of conservative hypocrisy, as I was raised in a family & environment that was deep in it. The fact that Fearless Leader wasn’t lauded and cast out by them immediately just shows that there is no critical thinking or discernment, and they are weak-minded enough to elect a wolf to oversee the flock. Just utter “pro-life” and claim you’re cool with Jesus and they’ll elect you. “Wow! A truly good man! He’s on our side!”

      I truly and genuinely hope anyone who supported/voted for him reap the absolute fucking worst of what his reign brings. I will do my damndest to support and protect all others.