I don't just mean outrage or regular rage, I mean shock that someone was to the left of "legal weed and free college but only for those that operate a successful business for 3 years in a disadvantaged community" 
takes.
I think federating took them by surprise, looking back. For about a week, those smug liberals were at a loss to even fathom what Hexbears were saying, and could only chant bullshit about how we're Russian/Chinese bots.
Sure they still do that but they've slightly adapted to Hexbear presence.
liberals are the most detestable people because they can't even be honest with themselves about what they want
They want praise and validation. They want to feel recognized and respected. They want treats. They want entertainment. They want as much as possible at other people's expense. That's all, really.