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It had absolutely nothing to do with freedom or rejection of totalitarianism. He could have easily encouraged people to wear a mask and set an example by weari
by Falling3 6y ago
It had absolutely nothing to do with freedom or rejection of totalitarianism.
He could have easily encouraged people to wear a mask and set an example by wearing one himself.
But you're right that it was about political value. Or at least perceived political value.
- effie 6y ago> It had absolutely nothing to do with freedom or rejection of totalitarianism. I don't know Trump's motives, but for many people, this is about freedom and rejection of power tripping bureaucrats and politicians.
- Falling3 6y agoThe original comment referenced Trump's anti-mask attitude. His position was never just that you shouldn't be forced into wearing a mask; he was against masks period. He refused to wear one publicly while mocking others for wearing them. He explicitly turned masks into a political issue claiming that people wore them just to express their disapproval of him. He even refused to wear a mask while touring a mask factory. So again, this _clearly_ had nothing to do with freedom or totalitarianism.