• FMT99@lemmy.world
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    26 days ago

    Well I’ll say two things, first the old /r/conservative would never have allowed this open of a discussion. I don’t know if these stayed up long but I remember people even going very slightly against the Fox narrative being banned.

    Also this guy, completely and utterly misguided though I believe he is, at least has the courage of his convictions. He’s willing to make a sacrifice for what he thinks is good for the country. I very much doubt he’s right but still, that’s more than most people can say.

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      25 days ago

      The question remains, does “good for the country” mean good for the citizens, or good for the elite?

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        3 days ago

        Its good for the elite, but I guess this guys thinks he will get something good out of it

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        25 days ago

        I mean if you ask me the answer is obvious. But he didn’t (and apparently still doesn’t) think so.

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      25 days ago

      When you receive information that proves you wrong you can do 1 of 2 things. You can admit you were wrong, or you can double down and twist the situation to avoid admitting it. “This is actually what I thought would happen and I wanted this”. I actually think its cowardly. It takes courage to stand up and admit they were wrong.

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        23 days ago

        Not if you haven’t actually changed your mind. If you believe it’s at your expense but actually better for the country in the long term. Again, I don’t think he’s right but he may think he is.

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          3 days ago

          Well, because its easier to sleep with that double down mindset.

          Otherwise he will become depressed and realize how stupid he is