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cadoman

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9. in the world of fringe views, the sympathetic are sometimes held to the highest standard

Reply to Cha (Reply #6)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 10:55 PM

Jul 21

It sounds counterintuitive, but the very fact that a person is listening/receptive to an idea--even a bit--makes them an easier target for vitriol.

It's not like there aren't an abundance of reps completely ignoring the genocide in Palestine, who would make more sensible and productive targets for resistance.

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AOC's Bronx office vandalized with accusations she funds 'Gaza genocide' [View all] RandySF Jul 21 OP

This doesn't help the cause MustLoveBeagles Jul 21 #1

Again: Why not Trump Tower? Coventina Jul 21 #2

Because it's "edgy" to attack those more likely to empathize with one's cause. RandySF Jul 21 #4

Precisely. I've yet B.See Jul 21 #10

They have better security krawhitham Jul 21 #11

This really helps the Palestinians, yessiree... Arazi Jul 21 #3

You know it is strange...... Red Mountain Jul 21 #5

Stupid GD Vandals. They Never did Cha Jul 21 #6

in the world of fringe views, the sympathetic are sometimes held to the highest standard cadoman Jul 21 #9

These people are unhinged lunatics. tritsofme Jul 21 #7

Nasty effers! electric_blue68 Jul 21 #8

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