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167 points xnx | 4 comments | 11 Apr 25 14:10 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
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windex ◴[11 Apr 25 15:46 UTC] No.43655168[source]▶
Time for research to move to the EU. No point getting involved in the trouble that is the US these days with little tyrants everywhere.
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soraminazuki ◴[11 Apr 25 16:05 UTC] No.43655397[source]▶
Calling them little tyrants is an understatement when the far right is repositioning America to be a major threat to the free world.
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1. ipython ◴[11 Apr 25 16:14 UTC] No.43655490[source]▶
Belittling them is the only approach that will work. They have such a thin skin and fragile egos that making logical arguments, following procedure, or addressing this via well established "norms" just results in them getting their rocks off on telling you to F off. See [0] just as one example of many.

On the other hand, pointing out the lunacy of their actions, their hypocrisy, and malice through satire, parody and straight up bullying is the only way to truly break through the shell they've built around that fragile ego they're carrying around. Just my opinion.

[0] https://shop.gop.com/products/liberal-tears-mug

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2. windex ◴[11 Apr 25 16:37 UTC] No.43655759[source]▶
Satire gets under their skin real fast.
3. soraminazuki ◴[11 Apr 25 16:53 UTC] No.43655924[source]▶
They're not bound by shame, so belittlement won't stop them either. Satire and parody is great, but it shouldn't downplay the risk given the stakes.
4. dontlaugh ◴[11 Apr 25 17:59 UTC] No.43656575[source]▶
Historically, guns are the only approach that works.