Nominally, I agree. Trump and his die-hard supporters are the exception.
I understand that there will be splash damage. I regret that there is splash damage. But the fact remains that the objective is to sap support from his base, and from people who are (somehow) on the fence about him. That can be done by sharing these unflattering facts about him.
I get that it’s offensive. Again, I regret that the tactic has become necessary; but it HAS become necessary. This is a “pull out all the stops” situation. If it stops that fascist fuck from winning, I’m willing to live with being labeled as “intolerant” because I used his own tactics against him. I’m not reveling in this, or joyously clowning on those less fortunate than me. There is a specific reason why I’m willing to cross that line, and it’s “we might not have small-d democracy anymore if he wins”.
This is so detached from reality. The people who are on the fence will see this as childish, while his supporters are lost enough I don’t think any of them will care.
But who does this actually convince that isn’t already swayed by his unhinged rants and abhorrent behaviors and policies? It’s no different than intentionally misgendering someone. “Collateral damage” that hurts the most vulnerable among us is not worth it just to bully someone you don’t like.
Let them make fools of themselves with this bizarre infighting, they really don’t need our help.
Nominally, I agree. Trump and his die-hard supporters are the exception.
I understand that there will be splash damage. I regret that there is splash damage. But the fact remains that the objective is to sap support from his base, and from people who are (somehow) on the fence about him. That can be done by sharing these unflattering facts about him.
I get that it’s offensive. Again, I regret that the tactic has become necessary; but it HAS become necessary. This is a “pull out all the stops” situation. If it stops that fascist fuck from winning, I’m willing to live with being labeled as “intolerant” because I used his own tactics against him. I’m not reveling in this, or joyously clowning on those less fortunate than me. There is a specific reason why I’m willing to cross that line, and it’s “we might not have small-d democracy anymore if he wins”.
Heh heh heh heh. Splash damage.
This is so detached from reality. The people who are on the fence will see this as childish, while his supporters are lost enough I don’t think any of them will care.
But who does this actually convince that isn’t already swayed by his unhinged rants and abhorrent behaviors and policies? It’s no different than intentionally misgendering someone. “Collateral damage” that hurts the most vulnerable among us is not worth it just to bully someone you don’t like.
Let them make fools of themselves with this bizarre infighting, they really don’t need our help.