(1) Many events of the past 18 months contributed to my decision to become (proudly) #ExMAGA & #NeverTrump after >4 years in the cult. The pandemic was the main reason. 1/6 was the last straw.
Liberals have been way more reasonable toward me than MAGA folk have, as expected.
Liberals have been way more reasonable toward me than MAGA folk have, as expected.
https://twitter.com/ashtonpittman/status/1408915466760900613
(2) The thread linked above is an example of those on the left who are reasonable and can be reasoned with.
We don't have to agree on every policy issue. We already agree on the non-negotiables, like not rioting inside the seat of the federal government, for example.
We don't have to agree on every policy issue. We already agree on the non-negotiables, like not rioting inside the seat of the federal government, for example.
(3) Once the rampant lawlessness line was crossed in such a large scale and obviously violent way, it became impossible for me to discuss policy issues with people in the MAGA crowd. If you condone 1/6 (by trying to play it down) then we can't discuss anything. There's no point.
(4) Plenty of conservatives do denounce 1/6, and those are people that it's worth my time discussing policy with.
I also find it useful to discuss policy with non conservatives. Few have railed against me for being pro police, military, lower taxes, free markets, life & 1A.
I also find it useful to discuss policy with non conservatives. Few have railed against me for being pro police, military, lower taxes, free markets, life & 1A.
(5) I seldom talk about those policies at the moment because there is a far more urgent and serious elephant in the room. There IS a multifaceted crisis in the US and I predict it will stay that way for several more years.
Pacing myself for a marathon, not a sprint.
Pacing myself for a marathon, not a sprint.
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