Heard My Chemical Romance was created after witnessing 9/11, so I looked up the band's political beliefs and came across this thread about Frank Iero
he's literally so confusing. remember a few years ago when he had a 'don't tread on me flag' on his basement wall? he also was totally voting for bernie sanders. ... when blm movement got its biggest attention in 2020 he published some shitty depoliticizing note. its one of the worst notes i've read back then
He's definitely not a right winger. Maybe moderate leftist. Not everyone needs to fit into a neat little box.
He is an "Italian American" style leftist from NJ. Definitely socially progressive and left of center on social issues, but still sees value in some traditions. It makes sense if you know anyone from New Jersey
I hate liberals I hate liberals I hate liberals I hate liberals I hate liberals
I see the same talking points on r/liberalgunowners
Some white guy will post shit like “GUYS! We NEED to take back our flag! We can’t let the right wing co opt it!”
And some black guy will reply with “No. I don’t think I’ll do that. I don’t like what it represents and I don’t like the people who are obsessed with it”
And the white guy will respond with “I understand where you’re coming from. You’re valid. I’m a leftist and I’m not a big fan of America either. The police and white supremacists proudly wave the flag while oppressing your people. But you have to understand that we’re in this together, and it’s OUR flag. We can’t let them have it”
It’s the funniest shit ever. It’s incredible how there’s a small minority of liberal gun owners in the US, and they’re 98% as big of domesticated losers as conservative gun owners.