𝐿𝒶𝓃𝒶  Apr 11, 2023

Republicans don't say they hate gay people.
—They say groomers.
—They say pedophiles.

Republicans don't say they hate Jews.
—They say Soros.
—They say New World Order.

Republicans don't say they hate black people.
—They say thugs.
—They say looters.

Republicans don't say they hate Hispanic people.
—They say illegals.
—They say animals.

Republicans don't say they hate women.
—They say sluts.
—They say femoids.

Republicans don't say they hate democracy.
—They say cancel woke.
—They say radical left.

Be very, very careful of any group deliberately using dehumanizing language. Because eventually, when they do finally come for you and everyone you've ever loved...
They won't say they hate you.
—They won't have to say anything at all.

Show threadRoss AndrewsApr 11, 2023
@LadyDragonfly That is because Republicans don't hate those groups; we have problems with specific people or behaviors.
Show threadPete

@randrews @LadyDragonfly

Other than the problems, do you support people to be treated as equals, and to survive and thrive in your country?

Do you want gay people to survive and thrive in your country?

Do you want Jewish people to survive and thrive in your country?

Do you want people who don't look like you to survive and thrive in your country?

Do you want women to survive and thrive in your country?

Do you want people who care about inequality to survive and thrive in your country?

Apr 11, 2023 at 1:18pmWeb
Show threadRoss AndrewsApr 11, 2023
@pete @LadyDragonfly Of course! I want all those things. Why on earth wouldn't I, and why would anyone think I wouldn't?
Show threadPeteApr 11, 2023

@randrews @LadyDragonfly

I don't know.

Show threadGrandpa DonApr 12, 2023
@randrews
Sounds likevMiss Piggy: "Moi?
You make blanket statements defending all republicans and then wonder why we think you are a pos.
Are you enjoying this troll fest? Most of us left the bird site to get away from sea lions and trolls. Unfortunately, some of them followed.
Show threadBlueTeamSherpa May 26, 2023

@randrews @pete @LadyDragonfly Ross, it sounds like you are a reasonable person.

If you support people who would and do hurt minorities, is that really okay with you?

I know a lot of people who lean right but are wonderful to me in every other way. I love them too but shake my head.

If you knew what it was like to be targeted by a force this strong, and have otherwise good people just watch it happen, you’d better understand the frustration we feel.