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[–] bec@lemmy.nz 32 points 1 month ago

He’s playing “Every accusation is a confession” wrong. You’re supposed to make the accusation before you get caught.

[–] bec@lemmy.nz 13 points 1 month ago

When I first becoming politically aware, I was utterly shocked by people, intelligent in some ways, saying they vote Republican because their family is Republican. Like they were voting for the Dodgers.

[–] bec@lemmy.nz 9 points 1 month ago

I don’t see any concrete promise made, much less any penalty holding them to a concrete promise.

[–] bec@lemmy.nz 33 points 1 month ago

Now I’m reminded of Dick Cheney shooting that guy and the guy having to apologize to Cheney for it.

[–] bec@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 month ago

I’ve always wished Democratic candidates would be contemptuous when needed. Gutsy. Maybe I’m all wrong, but if for instance Clinton had strongly stood behind having said deplorable.

[–] bec@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 month ago

it looks like that to me too

Genuine question. I do want to engage in discussing political matters—well, some days, when I’m up for it—but I’m hesitant because I expect to be viewed with some paranoia. I will do my best not to even look at votes. If I snark on headlines for some time, which I would enjoy, maybe enough people will figure out I’m not something bad.

[–] bec@lemmy.nz 98 points 1 month ago (1 children)

“It’s something I’ll have to deal with for the rest of my life,” said Gardner

“I shot someone, so I’m the real victim here!” (In Nebraska, victim shoot you?)

 

I know it’s used toward Trumpist politicians so far. Was the context such that “weirdo” was the only sensible choice?

I feel troubled by this because Keep Austin Weird, Keep Portland Weird, etc., which is normally celebrated. And I’m weird.