Well, then don’t be surprised when your lack of appreciation for perspectives from other points of view ring too much like a MAGAt’s to be easily discernable from such. It wasn’t directed at you personally, but you choose to take it as such.
Do you identify as a “red hat wearing backwater inbred”? If so, then my apologies - feel free to carry on.
When you criticize another country’s aggressive actions, are you directing it at every random citizen of that country regardless of whether they support their government’s actions? If you’re as informed as you claim, then you know there are protests even in Israel against their government’s genocidal actions. Look at the big picture, and understand generalizations are unlikely to be targeted at you personally if you don’t fit the description of those they’re referencing.
Do you always take the time to think out, and craft the wording of your comments to perfectly convey your intended meaning? It’s already quite obvious that you don’t. None of us do. We’re humans, after all.
As such, some empathy and reading between the lines is required to have a constructive conversation rather than having things devolve into pointless bickering and finger-pointing. It’s pretty obvious to me (and likely many others) that they were referring to a specific subset when they mentioned the red hats - I’m sure deep down you knew that, too. I get why you’re angry - I’m angry about the direction this country has been taken over the past several decades, too - but take it out on those who deserve it instead.
Have some understanding for those on the outside who don’t see the nuance of the differing factions inside the US, but instead just see “America’s forcing their will upon someone again” - like those concerned with Trump’s recent actions against Venezuela must feel right about now. Inside every country there are factions who disagree with their respective governments. Every time you disparage Israel, Russia, China, etc., do you bother to be precise in who you’re criticizing - especially every time you make such comments? I highly doubt it, and if I’m right then your anger directed at someone else doing exactly the same is nothing but hypocritical.
Glad to help. As the OP article apparently indicates, infighting over relatively inconsequential things serves no positive purpose. Let’s help each other get to where we want to be instead.
I know this.
I’m way more educated about the fuckery of the U.S.A. on the world stage in the past 75 years than the average dumbfuck.
Still doesn’t mean I’m not going to swing back if some asshole tries to call me out.
Well, then don’t be surprised when your lack of appreciation for perspectives from other points of view ring too much like a MAGAt’s to be easily discernable from such. It wasn’t directed at you personally, but you choose to take it as such.
'the fuck? That wasn’t directed at me?
Do you identify as a “red hat wearing backwater inbred”? If so, then my apologies - feel free to carry on.
When you criticize another country’s aggressive actions, are you directing it at every random citizen of that country regardless of whether they support their government’s actions? If you’re as informed as you claim, then you know there are protests even in Israel against their government’s genocidal actions. Look at the big picture, and understand generalizations are unlikely to be targeted at you personally if you don’t fit the description of those they’re referencing.
I mean, op said, “I’m going to love watching America eat itself over this.”
Could have said “love watching MAGA” or whatever, but that seems pretty directed to “America”?
If I put all of the citizens in one basket? Yes, that’s what I’m doing. If I specify a subset before I go off on some unhinged rant? No.
Do you always take the time to think out, and craft the wording of your comments to perfectly convey your intended meaning? It’s already quite obvious that you don’t. None of us do. We’re humans, after all.
As such, some empathy and reading between the lines is required to have a constructive conversation rather than having things devolve into pointless bickering and finger-pointing. It’s pretty obvious to me (and likely many others) that they were referring to a specific subset when they mentioned the red hats - I’m sure deep down you knew that, too. I get why you’re angry - I’m angry about the direction this country has been taken over the past several decades, too - but take it out on those who deserve it instead.
Have some understanding for those on the outside who don’t see the nuance of the differing factions inside the US, but instead just see “America’s forcing their will upon someone again” - like those concerned with Trump’s recent actions against Venezuela must feel right about now. Inside every country there are factions who disagree with their respective governments. Every time you disparage Israel, Russia, China, etc., do you bother to be precise in who you’re criticizing - especially every time you make such comments? I highly doubt it, and if I’m right then your anger directed at someone else doing exactly the same is nothing but hypocritical.
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ok fair enough. I calmed down in the meantime but damn if that didn’t rankle me.
Thanks for your actual considered comment.
Glad to help. As the OP article apparently indicates, infighting over relatively inconsequential things serves no positive purpose. Let’s help each other get to where we want to be instead.
Take care, and goodnight.
Only if the hat fits.
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