The Republican leader told POLITICO that his critics "had their shot" already. But conservatives are not done whacking him over the immigration-for-Ukraine aid implosion.

The Republican leader told POLITICO that his critics “had their shot” already. But conservatives are not done whacking him over the immigration-for-Ukraine aid implosion.

  • KnightontheSun@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    This light bulb moment happened for me whilst talking to a right-winger a few years ago. They were mad about a gov program that helped people. The person was not affected in any way and there really wasn’t any downside (other than a feeble “moar taxes!”), but they were vocally upset about folks down on their luck getting “handouts” which caused ire and derision on their part. They were against helping people.

    Now, of course, I see this all over the place with them. But I also think they’ve gotten bolder and even more vocal about hurting (never mind helping anymore) those they care little for. Which is nearly everyone outside of their immediate family/friend circle.

    • ChunkMcHorkle@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      6 months ago

      You’re absolutely right, but the part that puzzles me (and maybe it shouldn’t) is why they never, ever consider how it can be possible that they themselves are miraculously exempt, and will somehow always be exempt, from harmful government exclusions and actions.

      They casually say shit like “He’s hurting the wrong people!” and easily applaud the loss of benefits and rights for others, without ever casting a brain cell at the possibility that they themselves are The Right People to harm – just as soon as their own idiocy is no longer useful in wiping away every citizen’s rights.

      • KnightontheSun@lemmy.world
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        6 months ago

        Those same brain cells that deny them the thought that they’d ever be a part of that down and out group also believe their millionaire status is right around the corner.

        /SMH