• Omega@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I know a very intelligent, analytical, freedom loving Republican. With every conversation, I’m more shocked he’s not a hard-lined Democrat. He’s not into the conspiracies or anything. It’s just that everything is a bit skewed.

    “I don’t think he’s saying that.”

    “Most Democrats agree.”

    “I just assume most politicians are like that.”

    “I support that, but I think states should be deciding that.”

    I’m like he is saying that, the Dems on Fox agree, assuming just gives a pass to offenders, and “state rights” has always just been an excuse to oppress without federal protections.

    He also listens to right-wing people he disagrees with because sometimes they make a good point. In other words, he knows they’re being dishonest, but sometimes he can rationalize what they say. It’s willful ignorance.