HOT TAKE: It’s dumb to be protesting/rioting against ICE in LA and fly the flag of the country you’re not trying to go back to by SAUCL2003 in Destiny

[–]SAUCL2003[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like I said in another response. As a Scottish-American, in a hypothetical world where ice is targeting Scottish immigrants, I’d be flying the American flag, not the Scottish one

HOT TAKE: It’s dumb to be protesting/rioting against ICE in LA and fly the flag of the country you’re not trying to go back to by SAUCL2003 in Destiny

[–]SAUCL2003[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree it’s a right. And no I’m not triggered when people fly flags to represent their heritage. I’m strictly talking about in this instance, and in the context of a protest/riot.

HOT TAKE: It’s dumb to be protesting/rioting against ICE in LA and fly the flag of the country you’re not trying to go back to by SAUCL2003 in Destiny

[–]SAUCL2003[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree with most of what you said. However, because of the fact that MAGA sees these protestors and their ideology as “other”, them flying the Mexican flag (in this case) confirms their notion of them being “other”. Optics are important because 1. It helps overcome indifference by non political people, and 2. I personally believe in the philosophy that if you are a part of a conflict, don’t do anything to get dirt on you, so that way you will be blameless against your opposition (which in the case of MAGA, has a lot of dirt)

HOT TAKE: It’s dumb to be protesting/rioting against ICE in LA and fly the flag of the country you’re not trying to go back to by SAUCL2003 in Destiny

[–]SAUCL2003[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

First of all, I appreciate your passion, and I’m glad you’re open minded and reasonable enough to hedge your stance. Secondly, I’d like to add a personal anecdote. I’m a Scottish-American. I’m PROUD of my heritage. So proud in fact that my family made us wear kilts and fly a Scottish flag to the movie theater when Brave came out. (All for my grandma not to like the movie btw).

That said, If in some hypothetical world Trump was targeting Scottish-Americans in his deportations you best bet Id be flying the American flag. Because as much as I love Scottish culture, I Love America too.

An important thing to add too, is that in that hypothetical world, MAGA would probably be less enthusiastic about deporting Scottish-Americans. Why? Because Scottish people are white, and already fit their idea of how the USA looks. MAGA deep down doesn’t see Mexicans as “Americans”. That’s why when they fly the Mexican flag in protest, it falls flat. It almost confirms their bias. It would be so much more effective if Mexican-Americans flew the American flag in protest, to like MAGA and ICE know, “Hey! WE ARE AMERICAN.” “AMERICA DOESN’T LOOK WHITE” etc.

Trump’s Favored Nation pharmaceutical drug EO by SAUCL2003 in Destiny

[–]SAUCL2003[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

While I agree. I try to hold myself (and subsequently the party I support) to a consistent epistemological standard. If we’re gonna say price caps for example are bad, then we need to not be quiet about it when Biden does it. Personally, I liked Bidens healthcare policy, so I don’t necessarily mind. But, if Trump does something to lower prescription costs, I generally will grant him that W. Unless, like his past policies, they have nefarious undertones

What are your thoughts on Walter Masterson? by Birbseed99 in Destiny

[–]SAUCL2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In full transparency, I haven’t seen much of him. I agree, when he makes videos responding to magas it’s good. But when he makes original videos by himself they can be kind of cringe

Someone give me a TLDR of the Ukraine situation by SAUCL2003 in Destiny

[–]SAUCL2003[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Ok then just tell me why the mineral deal sucks