Artemis12h ago
The truth is that you can't be "fiscally conservative & socially liberal" because if you're actually paying attention to the social issues, you will note that they are directly linked into structures of power—the same structures of power that create our "fiscal" situation.
Show threadUrzl11h ago
@artemis That phrase just means "I consider other people's suffering to be a necessary evil for maintaining my privileges".
Show threadThe Great Llama 
@gooba42 @artemis
"I'd really prefer not to SEE the poors my lifestyle depends upon."
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Show threadUrzl11h ago
@TheGreatLlama @artemis Yup. They're only for social justice, equality, regulations, etc. if it costs $0.
Show threadThe Great Llama 9h ago
@gooba42 @artemis
Honestly, most of them are only in favor of social justice, equality, regulations, etc, if they can find a way to directly benefit themselves.