A New Year’s plea to those who support the old regime

We are a nation of rules and the rules are boring. Embrace that. In times of difficulty, go with the boring option. When faced with a frightening crisis, tamp it down with ultra-boring moves. No matter what, stick with the rules.

I can’t avoid talking about Donald Trump but I’m going to make it brief. I know you don’t like him; neither do I. But let’s assume he’s only a politician. He’s not Hitler, Godzilla or the Beast of the Apocalypse—just a guy with a loud mouth and a desperate need for attention. Most Americans think of him that way.

This is not about him. It’s about you.

  • PizzaMan@lemm.ee
    134·
    10 months ago

    When you demonize those who disagree with you, you invite treatment in kind.

    That’s funny, because people around here have used the r slur against me multiple times despite me never using it.

    And statements like this fail to understand that there is often legitimate reason to demonize someone you disagree with. For instance, overthrowing democracy in Germany got Hitler demonize, and rightfully so. You don’t get to get off scott free from criminal allegations just because of some hope of playing nice in politics.

    • Throwaway@lemm.eeM
      310·
      10 months ago

      Please report anyone using the r-slur. It’s one of the few things I will just remove immediately.

      • PizzaMan@lemm.ee
        116·
        10 months ago

        I’m aware you will. But that’s not the point I was trying to get across.

        My point is that this writer is saying “you get treated how you treat others, so democrats don’t be rude”, but no matter what I do I am met with insult.

      • tsonfeir@lemm.ee
        41·
        10 months ago

        What about users whose name contains Hitler and makes fun of rape. Is that cool too, my lord? Or is it mein fuhrer?

        • Throwaway@lemm.eeM
          110·
          10 months ago

          Its vulgar, sure, but imo not really a reason to do much of anything about. And Im not a lord or leader or a fuhrer. I’m a random guy who made a community and started posting stuff. That’s what I am.

          • tsonfeir@lemm.ee
            5·
            10 months ago

            Ok cool just making sure we have a precedence of you approving “Hitler” as vulgar, but “not really a reason to do much of anything about it”

            Later, Hitler.

            • Throwaway@lemm.eeM
              18·
              10 months ago

              I dont understand what just happened, but ok.

              Just try to avoid namecalling, alright?

              • tsonfeir@lemm.ee
                52·
                10 months ago

                I mean, I won’t call you a N-word (not the racist one, the one synonymous with conservatives) loving hypocrite, but since you’re down for Hitler—apparently there is a difference—I’ll stick to that.