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Caliman73

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28. I don't think that this gets said enough.

Fri Feb 19, 2021, 02:21 PM

Feb 2021

People talk about "sane" Republicans but the reality is that Republican ideology is based on conservative thought and conservative thought is based on the idea that people are inherently unequal and that a hierarchy exists "naturally" that should be maintained.

That hierarchy is based on gender, skin color, wealth, and often religion (though it is more a tool than a required feature). Conservatives rely on fear of chaos, fear of "others" taking what rightfully belongs to you, fear of violence, etc...

If left unchecked, Conservatism will eventually lead to authoritarian leaders like Trump, and to conspiracy theories like Q-Anon.

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'This Crap Means More to Him Than My Life': When QAnon Invades American Homes [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2021 OP

A national tragedy UpInArms Feb 2021 #1

Do you think the QAnon Shaman dresses like that to work? DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2021 #2

Does he work???? TNNurse Feb 2021 #11

Imagine bringing the QAnon Shaman home to meet the parents. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2021 #39

Imagine thinking there is anything appealing about him. TNNurse Feb 2021 #42

If you look at the photo even his fellow insurrectionists think he's strange. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2021 #43

Wow, and he looks like such a catch any woman would love being with... Wounded Bear Feb 2021 #3

QBacca isn't her husband. He's still available, ladies! (In 10-to-20 years, anyway.) Buns_of_Fire Feb 2021 #12

Hahahahahahahahaha not fooled Feb 2021 #26

Thank you. My contract lets me do that once a year or so. Buns_of_Fire Feb 2021 #27

You're not suggesting his choice of couture makes it hard for him to find dates. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2021 #30

rec-good read + mentions causalities forum which shows how bad it gets for many unfortunately lunasun Feb 2021 #4

Excellent, though disturbing article PatSeg Feb 2021 #45

Q brush Feb 2021 #5

please don't forget handmade34 Feb 2021 #6

You're absolutely rignt. He was part of the Project for the New American Century. brush Feb 2021 #10

A study I saw on Qanon Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #13

Really? From all the photos and videos from the insurrection... brush Feb 2021 #14

It was posted here, I believe. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #18

Here's the article. Turin_C3PO Feb 2021 #19

Thanks. I see what you mean. That makes the movement even more... brush Feb 2021 #24

People at the 1/6 Insurrection dressed for the weather & activity, which gave them a similar look... Hekate Feb 2021 #34

A lot of that redneck aesthetic fashion is really expensive Withywindle Feb 2021 #49

+1, Looks like white grievance is a another form of injustice collecting uponit7771 Feb 2021 #38

QAnon is just one step away from the GOP. CaptainTruth Feb 2021 #7

I don't think that this gets said enough. Caliman73 Feb 2021 #28

Well said. I totally agree. brush Feb 2021 #46

My best 2 friends are lost.... Jon King Feb 2021 #8

Our Nextdoor has turned into KT2000 Feb 2021 #9

It's a slightly milder version of the Rage virus. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #15

I find it hard to believe that the govt cannot find out WHO "Q" really is. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #16

Why would they do that? leftstreet Feb 2021 #22

Yes, and it contributed to the Jan. 6 insurrection so I doubt also... brush Feb 2021 #47

It's no mystery who "Q" is... Glorfindel Feb 2021 #23

Dammit I was expecting a revelation!!! oldsoftie Feb 2021 #29

Long but very interesting read JohnnyRingo Feb 2021 #17

I have been following the sub reddit Qanaon causalities for months Woodwizard Feb 2021 #20

If you want to know just how deep the rabbit hole goes... Major Nikon Feb 2021 #21

My 73 year old brother, a retired teacher with 2 Masters degrees, Talitha Feb 2021 #25

Even after the verified birth certificate?! He might be guarding his mind uponit7771 Feb 2021 #40

No he's not losing his mind, he's still sharp as a tack. Talitha Feb 2021 #44

That's one of the saddest articles I've ever read. Warpy Feb 2021 #31

My money would be on Russia SoonerPride Feb 2021 #32

It make sense BeerBarrelPolka Feb 2021 #37

+1, the MAGA Media network is a big time encouraging this shit too!!! uponit7771 Feb 2021 #41

sounds like scientology regarding its impact on marriages and relationships Demovictory9 Feb 2021 #33

direct link to the QanonCasualites reddit thread... heart breaking Demovictory9 Feb 2021 #35

heartbreaking story #2: "It started with the constant drone of Fox News in my parents house" Demovictory9 Feb 2021 #36

K&R Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2021 #48