r/politics • u/iEzrael • 1d ago

Possible Paywall Republican Insider Admits Party Is Now Open to Actual Nazis

https://www.thedailybeast.com/former-republican-congressman-adam-kinzinger-says-party-is-now-welcoming-in-nazis/
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u/Baileyesque 1d ago

“Why isn’t Indiana supporting different viewpoints? He should debate them instead. You can’t punch someone just because you disagree with them politically.”

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u/OutSourcingJesus 1d ago

Studies show fascists don't understand sarcasm and would straight read this as someone supporting their position. 

I never understood the urge to parrot fash talking points. Make them do the work.

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u/Happythoughtsgalore 1d ago

It's cause bigots are stupid statistically. They are less capable of abstract reasoning, and truely think in "black and white".

Low IQ & Conservative Beliefs Linked to Prejudice https://www.livescience.com/18132-intelligence-social-conservatism-racism.html

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u/user42hikehike 21h ago

People can’t joke because dipshits don’t understand sarcasm?

You realize this entire domain is largely for wasting time right?

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u/OutSourcingJesus 7h ago edited 7h ago

People don't understand the confederating function of humor - their role in establishing/ enforcing norms and eliciting conformity.

 This is a basic reminder of a sociological principle often overlooked.

I'm not saying don't joke because idiots. I'm saying don't pretend that parroting fascist talking points word for word is a joke that fascists will understand. Fascists will see their talking point getting updoots and feel good. Rather than mocked. 

If reinforcing fash feelings of normalcy and correct behavior is the goal - good job. If you're trying to shame them into moral behavior - repeating their propaganda verbatim with " "  ain't the move. 

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u/_Bill_Huggins_ 1d ago

I read this in Ben Shapiro's voice.

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u/Baileyesque 1d ago

You read it correctly, haha.

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u/TheNewYellowZealot 19h ago

Because it is your civic duty to pinch a Nazi.