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[–] [email protected] 61 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (5 children)

It's because they identify 100% with the party but don't want the negative flack it rightfully deserves, so they pretend to be centrist.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This has actually been studied

Anti-Authoritarians and Moderates view it as best to be seen as Anti-Authoritarians, Authoritarians view it best to be seen as Moderates.

They literally view opportunistic claiming of the center not just as a political tool but as a social survival tactic to not be ostracized for their bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Drag would like to have a link to a study so drag can cite it in the future

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What makes you qualified to speak for the entire drag community?

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Drag is not a community, drag is a dragon rider.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

Go back to Pern where you came from

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 months ago

Never thought I'd see anti-immigrant sentiment on here

[–] jaemo 1 points 2 months ago

How about a little compassion! That's a big jump between Sol and Rukbat. That there even is a pernese here is a testament to their enduring spirit. Aivas would be proud!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

"Rider"* whether thon ride dragons or "rider" is thon's nickname is unclear.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Drag rides dragons and also "rides" dragons

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Pretty sure Bad Dragon does have a clear option.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 2 months ago

Exactly this. Many of them are concerned about how it might affect their work too and their families if they found out they're were horrible racist people.

It's part of the reason why the KKK wore clokes

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It used to be libertarians that did this shit. Too afraid to commit to the bit, but still want to appear as if they’re the good guys.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 months ago

yeah.. Here in Australia, they were also the only political party around who never removed their shitty signage after the election (and they legally have to). I'm surprised the Election council didn't do it for them and send them the bill. I think the problem with those wankers is that they constantly try to get away with dodgy actions, and they end up being successful so many times, that they just keep doing it

[–] mindbleach 2 points 2 months ago

I've had these geniuses defend racists by demanding, 'well when did he say he was a racist?!' As if the only possible way a label could apply is if a person says so. No wonder they think this fools anyone. All it takes to convince them is the right person saying "nuh uh."