US Politics Thread

ChicagoBlue said:
That’s easy!

Having an LGBTQ+ family member in my own family, the discussion has revolved around the fact that the search for equality has been hijacked by the most extreme activists in the media…or perhaps they’re just the ones being sought out by the clickbait crowd?

I think the fact that society is full of LGBTQ+ individuals who seek no limelight, only the desire to be treated equally, has been overlooked by the media, BECAUSE of the “in your face” levels of activism. This has obviously come to a head more recently with the high profile conflicts with the Trans community that have been highlighted by some in the media.


Nor the look I accept.

I have no problem with the LGBTQ+ community or their search the equality they deserve. Sadly, though, I believe some of the activism has been not only more polarizing than intended, but counterproductive to the desire for gains by many within the community.

The far right will always be the far right, but we must always be mindful that none of us controls all the media with which we come into contact, and that media can quickly become weaponized, and has….even right here!!!
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Still don’t know who or what you mean — maybe living where I do I am desensitized? I mean the Sisters of the Perpetual Indulgence were considered lunatics once; less so now, but when they were gonna show up at Dodger Stadium there were protests — is that the kind of thing you’re talking about? What’s a specific example of extreme community activism that has proven counterproductive to the fight for equality of LGTBQ people? I’d say the agendas of the oppressed are nearly always hijacked by “extremism” — or what’s perceived as extremism — as they develop, since extremists usually have the most to gain or lose from change, but also make up the smallest portion of a community.
 
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TinFoilHat said:
Be interesting to see the reaction of the Trumpers when the Jan 6 indictment appears.

Grand Jury meeting in DC today makes me think it's not gonna be long.
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Their reaction is all too predictable. We're in for another round of witch hunt, weaponized DOJ, whaddabout Hunter, Hillary was never indicted, etc.
 
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