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i don't like calling people sheep, mainly because conspiracy theorists use that term a lot. but it applies so well here, i can only agree.
It felt liked it applied to me too. I think it's less calling people sheep and more using a good allusion to the whole concept. I agree with you, I also don't like calling people sheep and I hate the word 'sheeple,' but I think this isn't actually doing that.
I like when conservatives use the term sheeple around me, because they are the same ones that seem to forget that "the lord" or their preacher is their shepherd and they are the sheep that are guided in his flock.
https://m.xkcd.com/1013/
I do think the "these people are sheep" metaphor is a part of this comic, but not so much as the "wolf in sheep's clothing" allusion, which is the main jist of it.
I don't like putting burdens on these beautiful animals. I rather call these people morons. Because that's what you are if you are voting Republican, and you aren't a millionaire.