The hostility. The condescension. Accusations of racism. Accusations of sexism. Being called a Russian agent. Being blamed for Trump's victory. Threats of violence. Ostracism or banning from communities I've been a part of for years.
Nothing really changed with conservatives. They hated me when I was a lib, they hated me now. But holy shit, when I started talking actual leftism around libs, it was like I was leaving a cult.
Currently being told that communism is authoritarian and that a balance of socialism and capitalism is required. Guy busted out John Fugelsang quote "Capitalism without socialism is fascism, socialism without capitalism is communism".
Lmao he's not wrong. Guess it's time to hit the capitalism remover button.
He prefers the nordic model. He has yet to tell me which industries should be state owned or if he solely supports unionism and a robust welfare state.
So he prefers Imperialism with a smiley face. Should ask if he likes how the nordic model built their entire welfare state off the back of African resource exploitation.