Consider dating trans men. T4T is a thing, and a lot of trans people find comfort in each others' company precisely because that particular conversation is at the same time less relevant and more relevant. That internal negotiation has already been had, and making specific requests of that partner is much easier because they understand why it hurts.
Ex-cultist here. Specifically, fundamentalist Christian in the US.
So what we're seeing here is a division between in-groups and out-groups, and drawing that circle closer as a means of guarding against valid criticism. Consider; the standard response of most cults when they are under attack is to double down on its assertions that it is telling the truth. Most cults are built with a persecution complex as key part of exploiting their believers.
This tactic triggers their emotional response to rally to the defense of their cause, because "We're under attack! We're being hunted! The Worst Thing Possible is going to happen, and it is THIS PERSECUTOR'S fault!" This also forces a false choice in members who are doubting the leadership, forcing them to either cut all social ties and side with the enemy (they are trained to see this as a fate worse than death) or rehearse their dogma and rally without question.
We need more people like this on the planet.
That is solidly, I shit you not, A THIRD OF THE POPULATION.
Does this moron not realize that this proposition is economic and logistical suicide?
... you know what, thinking about it, he probably doesn't.
"This is a TV station, I'm in the middle of being a flaming bigot and lying about immigrants on TV. No, I don't want the lawsuit. No, I don't want the lawsuit. I SAID I DON'T WANT THE LAWSUIT!" (yeets papers)
The interviewer: Fuck me, this is the funniest shit I've seen all week!
Just ... just go to a doctor. wtf. it is the 21st century.
Or take apart the keyboard, gently disable the switch, and replace it with a stationary 3D-printed key with a middle-finger texture as a constant reminder that this is why we don't let computers run themselves.
Wow. Thor really is an asshole.
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I'm sorry, serious or kidding, I can't get behind this. If and when they're conscious enough to understand hatred and cruelty, they'll realize they've been oppressed and exploited too. Is this how we're teaching a nascent sapiency how to be human? If it is, we suck at it.
Please, God, if you're listening, do something really really funny with this.
Not all heroes wear capes.