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> Worst of all it normalizes the idea that one political party is smart and rational, and another is stupid and illogical I think the entire point of their end
by pwinnski 6y ago
> Worst of all it normalizes the idea that one political party is smart and rational, and another is stupid and illogical
I think the entire point of their endorsement is that they are not saying anything about parties at all, but rather that a singular candidate is dangerous for reasons relevant to their purpose and readership.
- kangnkodos 6y agoI hear you. I agree that what they wrote is limited to just the candidate and not the voters. I even agree that Trump is unscientific, illogical, fear mongering and dangerous. Wait. I went beyond what you said. Sorry. But what is the corollary to Trump "rejects evidence and science"? It's that anyone who votes for Trump does the same thing. You're right that they did not spell this out. But many people who hear the endorsement will immediately jump to that conclusion.
- locopati 6y agoAnd how is that an unreasonable conclusion?
- EForEndeavour 6y ago> But what is the corollary to Trump "rejects evidence and science"? It's that anyone who votes for Trump does the same thing. Naturally. In what reality would voting for a candidate not indicate at least some level of support for their platform, values, etc., and wanting to see more of it in government? That's quite literally what voting is designed to do.