When one hears daily that one's choice in an election is indicative of racism/sexism/bigotry, hiding seems a reasonable reaction
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Replying to @RonnieBB @HPluckrose
The same applies to the Brexit vote, BTW. The left has been incredibly judgmental, close-minded & authoritarian lately.
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Replying to @RonnieBB
The Left varies. Its simply wrong to say all Brexiters are racists but its acceptable to say it was a bad decision.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Of course, but I don't think
@AsraNomani was concerned about disagreement, but about being shouted down & labeled, not heard.1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @RonnieBB @AsraNomani
I don't think anyone can stop her being heard. Saying 'for shame' does not do this.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @AsraNomani
Consigning Trump voters to a single deplorable monolith makes it unpleasant to speak out=chilling effect
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Replying to @RonnieBB @AsraNomani
I'm sure it does & I have spoken abt this. Its not what I'm talking about at the moment.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
You asked if people were silenced by fear of judgment or retribution. I explained that judgment can be inappropriate too.
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Replying to @RonnieBB
I think its perfectly acceptable for someone to say that someone else shld be ashamed of voting for Trump which is what was said.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Shaming doesn't mean saying you're wrong to vote for X. Shaming is saying you're evil for doing it.
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It seems shaming means a lot of things. I've been talking abt it. Ppl can survive. I'm evil coz atheist. Losing no sleep over it.
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