I don’t exactly know, but I’ve met conservatives who are highly skilled in their own complex fields of expertise. They can’t possibly be stupid and still be good at their jobs.
I think dismissing people as “stupid” just helps build barriers. We need to understand why conservatives do what they do. Why do they consistently vote against their own interests? Why are compassion and empathy seen as weaknesses?
It’s not quite as simple as stupidity. I think it’s poor critical thinking, plus a strong resistance to questioning their own beliefs. Combined, those things do appear to be stupidity, but there’s a difference.
I have to admit, I was biased at first by his face tats. I just think that’s a dumb thing to do. I’ve heard a lot of good things about him, though, so boo on me.
It seems like every time someone mentions Lemmy apps, someone says that one app is better for one thing but another app is better for something else. Plus, if the unpaid, overworked dev pulls a disappearing act, what used to be a great app becomes outdated garbage. Screw that.
We’ve been told for generations that the Democrats are “left”, so many people have accepted it as truth. Repetition is powerful, especially when it’s been going on since before you were born, and your parents and grandparents believe it, too.
Not enough of us realize that Democrats aren’t “left”; they’re just not as obviously, painfully “right” as Republicans.
Third option: there are dissenting opinions, but people have also read your replies to other comments. They don’t want to be insulted or get into a tedious debate.
Holy shit it’s Magneto.
Even the suit is totally his style.