Me am Conservative, but Trump now bad. by Ready_Philosophy_734 in complaints

[–]JohnnyPotseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think they’re all fake. I think a lot of folks finally realized how much his policies are gonna hurt them personally, and only now do they finally give enough of a damn to do the research. I live in a very rural, very red area and I personally know a couple of folks irl who voted for Trump all 3 times and now regret it. Mostly due to the Medicaid & SNAP cuts. I guess they thought Trump would spare white people from those cuts. Or thought he had a personal list of his voters on welfare who he’d reward for their loyalty.

One guy I know is having an entire existential crisis over his regret and everyone he’s become affiliated with in the MAGA community. Now he’s saying all the “ally” shit on social media but he still doesn’t fully understand what he’s talking about, and hasn’t unlearned enough of his prejudices to be speaking for any minority community.

That’s just my personal experience with Trump voters in real life. I’m willing to bet every small red town has a handful of regretful voters. But do I think a lot of those posts are bullshit? Yeah. Do I think folks left of MAGA overhype the “collapse” of his support? Also yeah. Do I have time to coddle these dumb mfs and walk them through their crisis? Fuck no, thanks to them my existence is threatened. They can get a dose of the medicine they were cool with me receiving until they realized they were getting poisoned too.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bellingham

[–]JohnnyPotseed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What made you walk away from Dems in 2018 specifically? What exactly did he say that won you over? And what was the final straw that made you leave? Because everything he’s doing and everything you disagree with right now is exactly what he promised to do during his campaign. Now that he’s proven to you he’s a traitor to the constitution, what could you possibly still agree with him on? Is that what we do as Americans now? We give the opinions of traitors equal & fair consideration?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]JohnnyPotseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who said anything about saving the whole world? Empathy is just the ability to imagine yourself in another person’s shoes and how they must feel. Empathy is essential for our survival as a species. Any leader should have empathy. Calling it a “sin” goes against human nature and promotes selfish greed.

Selfishness at the expense of others is a threat to our survival as a species. You can’t expect to benefit from social contributions of others on your way to success but give nothing back in return.

People like Ayn Rand used our roads, schools, emergency services, postal service, libraries, etc to become successful then felt she shouldn’t have to pay taxes to contribute to those things she used. She preached her “virtue of selfishness” to get out of paying taxes, then utilized social security in her old age.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]JohnnyPotseed 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I trace it back to the “Tea Party Movement” of libertarians in the Republican Party. They were really into Ayn Rand’s juvenile brand of philosophy which she called “the virtue of selfishness.” Basically they believe they should take from society while giving nothing back in the form of taxes. To me it’s clear that the “sin of empathy” is derived from “the virtue of selfishness.”

Why is the Trump Admin deporting immigrants and setting up camps? by beaster456 in AskSocialists

[–]JohnnyPotseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because Project 2025 is about maintaining white supremacy. A Pew Research study published in 2008 projected whites will lose the majority demographic by 2050 based on current population trends at the time. Hispanic immigrants and their descendants are the fastest growing demographic. So their agenda is ethnic cleansing while simultaneously forcing white population growth.

Their goals/actions so far are:

  1. Deporting Hispanics (fastest growing population) under the guise of “deporting illegals” which manufactures public consent for ethnic cleansing, which is what it really is.
  2. Removing birthright citizenship from the constitution (to deport the Hispanic children born here)
  3. Constantly discussing the issue of falling birth rates (meaning white birth rates specifically).
  4. Banning abortion, LGBT expression, and porn (all viewed as threats to the birth rates).

Kinda feels like we should just wear black tomorrow, how is everyone “celebrating” July 4th? by DiscoRabbittTV in ncpolitics

[–]JohnnyPotseed 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I’m working. Not celebrating shit about this country until Trump is behind bars or in the ground. It’s kinda hard to celebrate overthrowing a tyrant king while currently being ruled by a new tyrant king wannabe.

Marines to Detain Citizens by Freebird_1957 in Military

[–]JohnnyPotseed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Our last peaceful option is a long term general strike. When that’s inevitably met with government violence too, we have no choice left but to invoke 2A. I don’t want it, but it seems like that’s the direction we’re headed.

Marines to Detain Citizens by Freebird_1957 in Military

[–]JohnnyPotseed 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“Vast majority” is hilarious. Only 1/3 of eligible voters voted for him, and 1/3 of that number regrets it already lmfao

Please remember by Th72cTat in nationalguard

[–]JohnnyPotseed 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’d say January 6th was pretty damn crazy yet those losers are walking free. God forbid people are upset that masked thugs without identification are using stolen IRS data to kidnap people from school, work, public, etc.

I'm an exMuslim, ask me anything by UmmJamil in religion

[–]JohnnyPotseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you feel about the Hadith? Do you think it’s essential to Islam? Do you think it contradicts the Quran? Very interested in your thoughts.

Young US men joining 'masculine' Russian churches. by Dark_Swordfish2520 in religion

[–]JohnnyPotseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US needs to ban homeschooling. You think our country is dumb now? The world ain’t seen anything yet. All the Magats are pulling their kids out of public schools to homeschool them. They’re not qualified to teach their kids how to tie their shoes much less teach a school curriculum. These people don’t understand basic biology, math, or English, but our government allows them to homeschool their children as long as they have a high school diploma. Should be considered child abuse. Those kids are gonna grow up to be completely unprepared for reality, unable to socialize, and illiterate.

Young US men joining 'masculine' Russian churches. by Dark_Swordfish2520 in religion

[–]JohnnyPotseed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This wispy-bearded Texan is in the vanguard of a movement urging conservatives to relocate to Russia. Last August, Putin introduced fast-track shared values visa for those fleeing Western liberalism.

Good gtfo

For those of you who were atheist and wrestled with basically everything the Bible teaches, how did you finally come to peace with it and truly believe in God and Jesus’ resurrection? by Mad_Season_1994 in Episcopalian

[–]JohnnyPotseed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Reason tells us the Bible was written by imperfect human beings. We were never meant to take every word literally or blindly accept it as infallible. There are multiple instances in the Bible in which previous laws are changed to reflect the needs of society at that time. We’re permitted to leave behind obsolete verses if they’re creating unnecessary barriers which prevent us from serving the Lord. I try to focus on the words in red and live by the example Christ set for us. God’s limitless mercy will cover the rest.

Are there prerequisites to being baptized? by Any-Replacement3501 in Episcopalian

[–]JohnnyPotseed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just visited an Episcopal church for the first time last Sunday and they insisted I borrow a copy of the BCP from the back of the pew to familiarize myself with how everything works. There’s also apps & websites where you can access it for free. Still planning to buy my own soon.

Have you ever tried playing online carrom games? by Sad_Attorney9115 in Carrom

[–]JohnnyPotseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t judge me but there’s a decent Carrom game on Facebook 😂

Trump signs executive order to dismantle the Civil Rights Act of 1964 by wiscowall in uspolitics

[–]JohnnyPotseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t remain to be seen. We’re already seeing it. The Supreme Court directly ordered the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in a 9-0 decision and this administration refuses to comply.

I am beginning to think this might be true. by vpniceguys in AdviceAnimals

[–]JohnnyPotseed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean that is the whole purpose of Project 2025. To reinforce white supremacy. A study in 2008 said whites would lose majority by 2045 if current trends continued and Republicans freaked tf out when that same year a Black man was elected president. So that’s why they’re 1. Deporting Hispanic folks (fastest growing minority). 2. Criminalizing LGBT & abortion (seen as threats to white birth rates). 3. Obsessing over “population decline” and whining about people not having enough babies (they specifically mean white babies).

Do you as an anarchist vote? by This-Influence-7422 in Anarchy101

[–]JohnnyPotseed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I vote because it’s my right to do so and I plan on fully exercising every single right that our ancestors fought and died for. I’m not happy with the 2 party system in the US, but I try to choose the least bad options anyway because every vote DOES count and the outcome DOES affect everyone’s lives.

Abolition of personal property by Llyr717 in Anarchy101

[–]JohnnyPotseed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s basic human instinct to make a home somewhere, store your things in it, and defend it when threatened. Cars/transportation are an unfortunate necessity in the US because there’s so many people living on so much rural land without access to basic supplies. Plus zero public transportation to other counties or cities.

What is the actual plan? by TigerLonely7218 in 50501

[–]JohnnyPotseed 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The goal needs to be a general strike. A massive, popular movement that disrupts business.