Philosoraptor [he/him, comrade/them] to the_dunk_tank • 4 years agoSweaty, making any demands of your elected officials is MISOGYNYimagemessage-square55 fedilinkarrow-up1219file-text
arrow-up1219imageSweaty, making any demands of your elected officials is MISOGYNYPhilosoraptor [he/him, comrade/them] to the_dunk_tank • 4 years agomessage-square55 Commentsfedilinkfile-text
minus-squareHumanBehaviorByBjork [any, undecided]hexbear45·4 years ago"our leaders are capable, and have our best interests at heart" is a comforting notion, it just doesn't hold up to the slightest scrutiny link
minus-squareQuimby [any, any]hexbear12·4 years agoThis isn't even quite that though. I think part of what's so gross is that it isn't really even about the leaders, and it's definitely not directed at them. It's them telling you to shut up, but gaslighting you instead of just saying "shut up." link
"our leaders are capable, and have our best interests at heart" is a comforting notion, it just doesn't hold up to the slightest scrutiny
This isn't even quite that though. I think part of what's so gross is that it isn't really even about the leaders, and it's definitely not directed at them. It's them telling you to shut up, but gaslighting you instead of just saying "shut up."