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This is so catastrophically problematic on so many levels. "Conservative" or "right" are valid and legitimate political orientations, just like "left" is. Posts like this that suggest that a political view is wrong are just so closed-minded and fundementally intolerant. These always seem to disregard that there is a disagreement because of ideology and always suggest that "the conservatives'" opinion is of any less value than their own. What the heck?
"I want a fiscally conservative tax policy" is a valid political opinion.
"I think trans people are grooming kids" "I think the election was rigged" "I think women shouldn't have total control over their bodies"
Those are not. Those are bigoted bullshit beliefs hiding as political opinions.
Your entire comment actually boils down to "you are bad for not tolerating the intolerant!" ...and you can fuck all of the way off with that.
Agreed. This is a terrible take. Is basically implying "both sides are the same", a staple in the ENLIGHTENEDCENTRISM group but they're not. Blue side wants to maintain the status quo and maybe, very slightly, make light progressive changes (but again very small changes) while red side is trying to destroy social safety nets (cutting socials security), women's autonomy (roe vs wade and more) and democracy itself (Jan 6). That's not to mention that Republicans for the most part built their ideology based off hate. Their drive comes from reactionary outrage.
Democrats: "Stop genocide now!"
Republicans: "We won't stop the genocide!"
Centrists: "Can't we find a middle ground here? How about just a little genocide?"
Republicans: "I guess we're okay with that."
Democrats: "No!"
Centrists: "Wow, so much for the tolerant left!"
Democrats: Genocide ok over there.
Republicans: Maybe some here too though.
Centrists: How 'bout them Red Wings?
Me: You all suck.
You: "BoTh SiDeS"
Me: You too.