The #brexitday hashtag is depressing. Variations of 'we Brits who love our country vs those traitors who hate their own country.'
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Reminds me of radfems & intersectionals yelling 'You hate women!' 'No, you hate women!' at each other over trans acceptance.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Because once you decide the other side is defined by its hatred of all that is good because they're hateful, destructive people, game over.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
In reality, nearly everyone taking a political or ethical stand is motivated by a desire to help or protect fellow human beings.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
what about those who think kicking out all immigrants is helping? Does it matter that they think they're doing the right thing?
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Replying to @DerekGT
Yes. Then you can address their concerns & actually have a shot at changing their minds. Yelling 'racist' won't do that.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
I think it's a mistake to think that everyone actually cares about being right and is willing to change. Motivation is selfish.
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Replying to @DerekGT @HPluckrose
I will absolutely try, and I will work with people who also puts in effort, but relying on everyone coming around isn't enough
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Replying to @DerekGT
Well, no. That's why we vote and the side that loses has to go along with it.
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Replying to @HPluckrose
Hillary won the popular vote. Additionally, irreparable damage is being done. I will not "go along with it"
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I don't suggest that you do. I'm just saying the solution is not just talking to people. Politics and government exist.
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