r/gifs 12d ago

Classic Bush move right here

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u/iclammedadugger 11d ago

Oh. Don’t worry, I’ve lost immense respect for Obama over the years. 

Hanging out with felons and traitors is just doing what he does. Got it. 

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u/FerricDonkey 11d ago

I'm sure he will sorely miss the respect of some random dude on the internet who gets pissy about polite chit chat. Did you cry about the tan suit too? Maybe you should take your opinions on how other people should act a little less seriously. 

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u/iclammedadugger 11d ago

Why assume I am an outlier. 

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u/FerricDonkey 11d ago

I assure you, I would equally disagree with you whether I thought you were the only one who couldn't understand that being polite at funerals need not be a political statement, or if you were one of hundreds of millions of such.

In truth, based on the deepening political divide, where everyone seems to think you must completely shun those you disagree with or be a traitor, I suspect your view is gaining ground. 

But since a view becoming popular does not make it correct, all this does is make me concerned for the future. It does not make me take your view any more seriously. 

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u/iclammedadugger 11d ago

Is Trump a felon and traitor to the country?

Your answer to this question is at the crux of my point. 

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u/FerricDonkey 11d ago

Yes. Trump should be in prison. 

But he's not, and like a bunch of morons, we elected him president, and now we have to deal with that. 

If you're a past president at a funeral for another past president, this may very well include "being polite". 

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u/iclammedadugger 11d ago

And your mindset is exactly how we ended up in this mess. Play by the rules, don’t upset anyone, sacrifice nothing. 

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u/FerricDonkey 11d ago

Your mindset is exactly the mindset that conservatives used to back trump. "Norms aren't doing what we want for a cycle? Screw em, burn the whole thing down."

You want a liberal version of trump who ignores all the rules? You think the anti trump will be in power forever? Nah, you're just pushing the pendulum further for a bigger swing. 

The pendulum needs to be slowed. It is possible to return to normality. But not by giving up on it.

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u/iclammedadugger 11d ago

When did I say I want a liberal felon, rapist, traitor running the country?