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Then you voted for an autocratic, racist, dangerous man that is implementing policies antithetical to a free and democratic society after he openly said he woul

Then you voted for an autocratic, racist, dangerous man that is implementing policies antithetical to a free and democratic society after he openly said he would do so. I'm not interested in evaluating whether you are evil or not. I am interested in opposing everything you voted for. I don't want to change your mind. I want to keep you far away from any sort of power. Whether or not you voted for Trump because of his racism, you voted for him DESPITE his racism.

mythrwy 10y ago
I disagree with your charges of "racist" and "dangerous". Slander is easy to throw around but it doesn't mean it's reality.
- scarmig 10y ago
  Disagreeing is entirely your prerogative. But that doesn't change the fact that most people who take racism seriously are going to think of you as a bad person. And why shouldn't we? The worst you could do is tear families apart, watch people die, and actively participate in killing people, and you're already doing that. So yes, you're a bad person.
- jacquesm 10y ago
  > I don't appreciate being called a bad person. > I disagree with your charges of "racist" and "dangerous". History is a harsh judge. People like Trump are nothing on their own, they need a large cadre of others to do their bidding for them. Note that Trump was nominated by the republican party because they figured he might help them win the election no matter what the cost to the country (maybe they told themselves and are still telling themselves that it is worth it and that he can be controlled). By voting for a person like Trump you are essentially abdicating from your position of power and handing it to them but the responsibility still rests with you. So for every action Trump takes that hurts people you are partially responsible. And if you think that somehow what Trump is doing will benefit that United States then I really would like to know what drives that line of thinking.
  - concinds 10y ago
    > History is a harsh judge. So are keyboard warriors on Hacker News. Did you vote for Obama? Are you partially responsible for his drone strikes?
    - jacquesm 10y ago
      > Did you vote for Obama? No. > Are you partially responsible for his drone strikes? No. Try again.
    - Mz 10y ago
      Pro Tip: The internet is not 100% American. Maybe check your dumb and obvious bias at the door before leveling accusations.

mythrwy 10y ago

I disagree with your charges of "racist" and "dangerous". Slander is easy to throw around but it doesn't mean it's reality.

scarmig 10y ago
Disagreeing is entirely your prerogative. But that doesn't change the fact that most people who take racism seriously are going to think of you as a bad person. And why shouldn't we? The worst you could do is tear families apart, watch people die, and actively participate in killing people, and you're already doing that. So yes, you're a bad person.
jacquesm 10y ago
> I don't appreciate being called a bad person. > I disagree with your charges of "racist" and "dangerous". History is a harsh judge. People like Trump are nothing on their own, they need a large cadre of others to do their bidding for them. Note that Trump was nominated by the republican party because they figured he might help them win the election no matter what the cost to the country (maybe they told themselves and are still telling themselves that it is worth it and that he can be controlled). By voting for a person like Trump you are essentially abdicating from your position of power and handing it to them but the responsibility still rests with you. So for every action Trump takes that hurts people you are partially responsible. And if you think that somehow what Trump is doing will benefit that United States then I really would like to know what drives that line of thinking.
- concinds 10y ago
  > History is a harsh judge. So are keyboard warriors on Hacker News. Did you vote for Obama? Are you partially responsible for his drone strikes?
  - jacquesm 10y ago
    > Did you vote for Obama? No. > Are you partially responsible for his drone strikes? No. Try again.
  - Mz 10y ago
    Pro Tip: The internet is not 100% American. Maybe check your dumb and obvious bias at the door before leveling accusations.