This is what happens when you have powerful people backing you up

    by THEDARKKCHILD

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    1. Shido_Ohtori on

      It makes perfect sense from the conservative viewpoint.

      [Conservatism](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservatism) — by definition — is “a political philosophy based on tradition and social stability, **stressing the importance of established hierarchies and institutions** (such as religion, the family, and **class structure**), and preferring gradual development to abrupt change”.

      The *sole* value of conservatism is respect for and obedience to [one’s perception of] traditionally established hierarchy, and hierarchy dictates that those on top (in-groups) are rightfully idolized and receive privileges, credibility, and resources, while those on the bottom (out-groups) are demonized/dehumanized and/or bound by restrictions, scrutiny, and lack of resources.

      To them, the second-greatest injustice imaginable is for those [they perceive to be] on top [of social hierarchy] to be bound by the restrictions, scrutiny, and lack of resources reserved for those on the bottom. The first greatest injustice is for those on the bottom to have access to the rights, credibility, and resources reserved for those on top.

      Conservatives absolutely need an underclass [for society] to demonize and dehumanize in order to maintain [their] hierarchy, and every single one of their policies and rhetoric work to do exactly that. Every right-wing accusation is a confession — every single one; always! — because it is never *the act itself* that upsets them, but rather, the *social standing* of the person doing the act, as said act is a privilege meant for those on top of [their perceived] hierarchy (See also: pedophilia – Trump and Catholic church vs. LGBTQ+ and drag queens).

      Those who believe *all people are people* see hypocrisy, while those who believe *some people are “more/less” people than others* see hierarchy. Hypocrisy implies a sense of equality/parity, as the accusation of such is that someone is violating a *universal* or *common* standard. Hierarchy directly states that there *is no equality/parity*, that different social strata have different standards, that the only universal standard concerning hierarchy is that those on top are allowed privileges which are denied to those on the bottom, and that the bottom are held to standards which the top are exempt from.

      “Know your place” is their mantra.

    2. There is nothing wrong with refusing to put your hand on the bible to take an oath. Some choose a law book or some other, meaningful to them, object.

    3. People really underestimated Republicans obsession with pedophilia and electing someone that would help them rationalize their disgusting desires.

    4. BeBopNHustleSteady on

      America.. the O.G. cult.. it’s people who still defend various cult leaders

    5. Wild how accountability disappears the higher up the ladder you go different rules for a different class, I guess.

    6. Of the famous black individuals convicted of crimes, all of them served a sentence; Diddy, Cosby, OJ Simpson to name a few. It can be argued that some of these folks got too short a prison sentence for what they’ve done, but when you compare their time to the 0 time this mfer and the rest of his ilk spent behind bars, it should start to piss you off just a *little bit.*

    7. CuriousTsukihime on

      *sigh* I’m really tired yall 😩😭 I don’t wanna live in unprecedented times anymore

    8. Counter_Intel519 on

      “Powerful people” pandering to idiots. That’s a really important part.

    9. Itsprobablysarcasm on

      He blew all the right racist, sexist, and bigoted dog whistles.

      I’ve seen and listened to countless MAGA / conservatives. They’re not good people. They hate-filled, greedy, selfish, narcissistic, and mean. They enjoy seeing others suffer. They laugh at it.

      He’s them, personified.

    10. american conservatism / christofascism is a cult that worships a god of death and money

    11. I also am a staunch critic, but let’s not act like this couldn’t happen in other countries as well. This pedo fascist shit is not exclusive to the US

    12. “only in America”

      Does bro think heads of state are all normal and decent people outside the US? I got some news for him

    13. MuddaFrmAnnudaBrudda on

      You are dealing with people who have the sole aim of rewriting history in order to justify their behaviours which when magnified are satanic in nature with outcomes that are Financially, Physically and Mentally negative for anyone on the receiving end. Watching the US give power to some of the worst people to ever inhabit our planet has been an earth shattering experience that will reverberate beyond the years of my great grandchildren. It is a study in evil personified being handed the keys to our world and given the green light to destroy it.

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