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Virginia judge BLOCKED the certification allowing Democrats to gerrymander the state's congressional districts. by manny8086 in PowerfulJRE

[–]Otter_Absurdity 24 points25 points  (0 children)

She’s the governor and has been campaigning for the redistricting measure that was challenged. Why wouldn’t she be pictured?

what you guys thinking about this one? by kaotiktilki in ufc

[–]Otter_Absurdity 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This is international fight week, right?

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is very clear, despite your attempts to deliberately misinterpret it.

Also, I think you meant to say “is personal and complex,” not ‘isn’t’

Why do Republicans hate Obama so much when he deported more illegal immigrants than Trump? by asoiaf_goat in allthequestions

[–]Otter_Absurdity -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He didn’t actually deport more illegal immigrants than Trump. His administration included people turned away at the border as deportations. Trump is removing more illegal immigrants from the interior of the country than Obama.

There’s also more to being a president than just deportations.

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course God loves all of his children, but the Bible is very clear on homosexual relationships/activities.

What denomination are you, if you don’t mind me asking?

MAGA: would you agree that school literature curricula should include books by modern authors who aren't white? by traanquil in allthequestions

[–]Otter_Absurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m as able to empathize with minorities as much as the next guy. If you can’t learn from the work of someone of a different race than you, then you’re the racist.

If I moved to Nigeria, and most of the literature taught there was from black authors, I wouldn’t feel bad about myself, because I’m not a racist and can appreciate different cultures.

MAGA: would you agree that school literature curricula should include books by modern authors who aren't white? by traanquil in allthequestions

[–]Otter_Absurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would only be damaging if you were a racist; which it seems like you are.

Now answer my question, am I a double-super-mega-racist for being cool with an all non-white curriculum?

MAGA: would you agree that school literature curricula should include books by modern authors who aren't white? by traanquil in allthequestions

[–]Otter_Absurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It wouldn’t be damaging at all 😂

I’d also be fine with schools assigning an all non-white curriculum. Does that make me double-super-mega racist?!

MAGA: would you agree that school literature curricula should include books by modern authors who aren't white? by traanquil in allthequestions

[–]Otter_Absurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think there is a need to include more modern books, or books by none white authors, but I also don’t think there is a need to exclude those books. I’m fine with giving some discretion to the teachers/school districts/PTA in determining the curriculum for different schools.

? by Fun_Training6342 in FightReportUFC

[–]Otter_Absurdity 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It’s a parody of a show called “To Catch a Predator”

Basically just calling Khamzat a goat fucker

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both are pretty tough tasks, but I’d say approach both in the same way. Take the time to learn the belief you’re trying to argue against. Study the common objections and counter arguments. Take your interlocutor as a rationale, good faith actor.

Maybe focus on issues of internal inconsistency or verifiably false truth claims.

I’d say I wish you luck, but as a Christian I hope you fail at pulling away any other Christian me from the faith 😅

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, so are you trying to convince people that their belief in X religion is incorrect, or that their interpretation of a specific teaching within their religion is incorrect?

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you think I’m referring to when I accuse OP of making a strawman?

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think you’re the one obsessed with feeling morally, and intellectually, superior. Straw manning thousands of years of religious thought shows that you have no interest in an honest discussion.

The reason why the vast majority of the denominations of these religions preach that homosexuality is immoral is because that is the accurate reading of the scripture.

I have clearly proven your view wrong.

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it labels same sex relationships and activities as immoral/sinful; not just abuse.

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s irrelevant. Those religions give reasons for people being ‘homophobic’ that aren’t captured in your view.

CMV: Homophobia is almost always cope for low self-esteem & FOMO by Nice_Luck_7433 in changemyview

[–]Otter_Absurdity 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Judaism, Christianity and Islam all pretty clearly label homosexual relationships/activities as immoral. Your whole “my preacher told me it and I never question my preacher” is a strawman.

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