1. In 1939 Wyndham Lewis published a little book called "The Jews: Are They Human?" And here we are. https://twitter.com/iamjoonlee/status/800826853242114048 …
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8. Sartre's analysis of anti-Semitic irony parallels Adorno's observation that fascist leaders are often clownish, deliberately so.
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9. The fascist leader often plays the clown because that supports his message: that the system is a joke, so deserves derision.
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I can take a joke; I just don't appreciate their sense of humor.
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There's a form of alleged "humor" based upon cruelty, a hint of violence, and the subjugation of another's spirit. It is a common thread of right wing attempts at being funny. It is only funny if you share their contempt for others, and their enjoyment in inflicting pain.
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right. like it's our fault we don't find it funny.
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"walking back" a/k/a gaslighting
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If you have to explain you're joking then you're JUST NOT GOOD AT JOKING so STOP IT
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that's a pretty great comeback, come to think of it
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People who understand the social sciences understand that these "jokes" are indoctrination tools and reinforce solidarity
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