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> That kind of dehumanisation and humiliation is exactly what helped create Brexit/Trump. I hate seeing this, as it's become massively apparent that these poli
by csmattryder 9y ago
> That kind of dehumanisation and humiliation is exactly what helped create Brexit/Trump.
I hate seeing this, as it's become massively apparent that these political events have given the green flag for racism to decamp from the shadows into public life.
I'm following a pretty funny Twitter account now, that posted exactly what I'm talking about, only a few days ago.[1] I'm 100% fine with conservative/liberal viewpoints, just as long as they're not completely charged with prejudice for another person.
"Fierce austerity is required for our economy, and welfare must be curbed" - fine, I disagree, but absolutely fine.
"We voted for Brexit to get those f*ng foreigners out of our land" - nah, mate.
[1] https://twitter.com/AnInfiniteDaz/status/968042985924517888 https://twitter.com/AnInfiniteDaz/status/968042985924517888
- specialist 9y agoMy deal breakers are hypocrisy and punching down.