• @some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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    181 month ago

    “I believe he believes in God and our military men and women, in our country, in America,” said Tammy Houston of New Lexington, Ohio.

    It’s truly depressing how thoughtless these people are. Every one of those points is easily disputed by doing bit of research. But the sort of “research” they do is going down conspiracy rabbit holes, not reading reputable sources.

    From 2020 onward, I have nothing but contempt for a large swath of my fellow citizens. I used to simply disagree or dislike. But they’ve really revealed themselves to be absolute shitbags. Fucking monsters. And completely unable to think for themselves, to the detriments of everyone else.

    I remember reading about flat-earthers in 2018 and being upset about the idea. My then partner said I was over-reacting and it doesn’t affect me. “These people vote,” I said. How I’d love to run into her today and ask whether stupid conspiracy theories have had an effect on us.