Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
If you don't live in a swing state, I heartily encourage you to vote for a third party.
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Hatred as a political strategy
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That was my plan when Genocide Joe ran.
But now I won't risk letting a treasonous crazy rapist win.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
You don't have to risk anything if you don't live in a swing state.
That isn't yet known her.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
Well, then vote your conscience.
Always do.
Keeping a treasonous, rapey, vicious, anti-constitution,
fascist, convicted felon out of the White House is where
my conscience steers me.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
Excellent. Still not a swing state here by the way. Not even close. So I plan to write in a candidate.
I think hatred can take different forms. In some cases, it may be more of a vengeful hate, where someone feels directly wronged by someone else, so they hate the person who wronged them, but only that specific person for a specific reason. And it may only be temporary, as it can subside over time. I can still hate someone, yet still consider them my equal and still believe that they are human beings with rights.
When it comes to hatred of entire groups, that's a whole other kettle of fish, although it seems more a matter of indifference than anything else. It might be based on race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, class, or any number of other factors, but the bottom line is an attitude that some "other" group must be excluded or discarded or sent away somehow. They're not considered equal or even viewed as human beings. That's the worst kind of hatred.
Being of the left-hand path persuasion, I will look for an excuse to break the fifth precept if it's been more than 6 months since I've broken it, but I don't use the bong to break the fifth precept. (Besides, Buddha said you can make yourself a ganja sauna to treat "wind ailments" for medicinal purposes without it counting against breaking the fifth precept.)
I take it you get your "news" from Fox and other right-wing sites and don't see stories like these which are racist attacks on LEGAL immigrants
‘Get them the hell out’: Trump continues attacks on immigrants in Ohio town
Trump Cheers On Sick Chant Against Legal Immigrants at Campaign Rally
Don’t scoff at the Hitler comparisons. Trump’s rhetoric is that bad.
( I will allow that some of Dementia Donald's words are from his deteriorating mental state but his supporters love the hate he's spewing)Trump Calls Early Voting ‘Stupid Stuff’ Moments After Urging Supporters To Vote Early
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Are they vetted or unvetted?
Pogo
Well-Known Member
It appears it is easier to argue a drunk out of his keys at closing in a bar than explaining Trump to a supporter.
Upon encountering the border patrol they begin the vetting process if they are not those who have been pre-vetted and allowed to fly into the country.
This is all done in compliance with US and international law. These numbers being reported are not what you seem to think they are.
Wirey
Fartist
The Haitians he was referring to were brought in legally under a US government program in 2018. When Trump was President. So I would assume vetted, unless Trump is an idiot. Wait.......
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Then I would agree if vetted they stay if law abiding, if not, they go.
Pogo
Well-Known Member
That is the point, these people are legal even under the rules that Trump supported, his claims to the contrary are his claims to make you think these people are somehow a problem while they are just normally law abiding persons.
Trump is gaslighting the American populace and too many are falling for it.
I'm happy you are not one of the bigots spewing hatred that this thread is about.
The OP was about hatred as a consuming addiction, not about MAGA hatred specifically, which was offered as an example. That was stated explicitly in the OP.
By post three, the thread was derailed by a whataboutism deflection bringing contention to the thread. The thread hasn't been about hatred yet- just who is doing more of the hating.
If you're a Harris supporter, it is because you are attracted to her joy and constructive message, and you hate the haters including both Trump and his followers who are drawn to his darkness, hid foreboding manner, and his lust for authoritarian power and revenge
If you're a Trump supporter, you support all of that hatred.
Did you know Trump hates you, too? He calls you basement dwellers:
"Trump calls his supporters ‘basement dwellers’, says former press secretary"
Trump calls his supporters ‘basement dwellers’, says former press secretary
I find there to be a difference between hating hate and hating just to hate. I see a difference between wanting to destroy a cancer and being and supporting that cancer.
By post three, the thread was derailed by a whataboutism deflection bringing contention to the thread. The thread hasn't been about hatred yet- just who is doing more of the hating.
If you're a Harris supporter, it is because you are attracted to her joy and constructive message, and you hate the haters including both Trump and his followers who are drawn to his darkness, hid foreboding manner, and his lust for authoritarian power and revenge
If you're a Trump supporter, you support all of that hatred.
Did you know Trump hates you, too? He calls you basement dwellers:
"Trump calls his supporters ‘basement dwellers’, says former press secretary"
Trump calls his supporters ‘basement dwellers’, says former press secretary
I find there to be a difference between hating hate and hating just to hate. I see a difference between wanting to destroy a cancer and being and supporting that cancer.
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
I'm only against those who are illegally here.
For the record, our friend @Revoltingest does live in one of the designated swing states and I assume is a registered voter in that state. One that is leaning slightly to Harris, but not enough to risk a "symbolic" vote.
But I encourage everyone, regardless of what state you are in, to cast a vote strongly rejecting the hateful, bigoted, anti-democratic candidacy of Donald Trump. Even if you live in the reddest red State in Reddonia, or the bluest blue State in Bluesystan. it still matters. When this election is over they will notice if your State that usually goes 70% red only went 55% this time, or if your State that usually goes 55% blue went 70% this time. It matters.
And your vote matters downstream. Are you voting for hate to be your representative in Congress, do you want hate to be your Governor? It matters.
Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
No, I am voting for a third party. I generally support third parties.