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Livid-Yoghurt9483 t1_it2fnaz wrote
A VOTE FOR THE GOP IS A VOTE FOR PUTIN AND PUTINISM.
el_beano_burrito t1_it2ie38 wrote
the only place in central jersey that has been red is monmouth county. and that's barely central.
SyndicalistCPA t1_it2pxh6 wrote
What kind of liberal shit is this? A vote for the GOP is a vote for fascism. Fascism that is uniquely American.
SyndicalistCPA t1_it2qedl wrote
The suburbs just produce a fear of other people because of how isolating it is. You leave your private, likely fenced, property, hop in a car, and drive to Starbucks. You don't get a chance to really run into people.
Its so bizarre. They'll say shit like "I need a gun to protect myself and my home," while living in like fucking Westfield.
Livid-Yoghurt9483 t1_it2rltt wrote
I am at this moment that I believe that the entire GOP from town to national level wants to become a Putin like country. You can disagree to what I believe as you should. But I just don’t trust the GOP. And it’s already being said that the GOP will stop helping Ukraine in the war when they take over.
SyndicalistCPA t1_it2s5vq wrote
Putin-like country? That is just an authoritarian country. America will not become like Russia. It will be a uniquely American Evangelist fascism. There is no such thing as "Putinism".
Livid-Yoghurt9483 t1_it2t7zk wrote
And what do you make of Putin using the Russian Orthodox Church to spread his lies of propaganda to hurt those who are LGBTQ or are against the war in Ukraine? It doesn’t matter the religion. Autocrats use religion to their advantage.
You’re not wrong on the US becoming an evangelical authoritarian country, because it’s here. However, I am the believer that the GOP observes and borrows tactics on how Putin does it.
persePHOreth t1_it2uwb1 wrote
I was talking about Mercer. There's more and more republican merch on people and cars everyday. It's alarming.
SyndicalistCPA t1_it2uzq7 wrote
I think they'd rather take a page out of the Iran playbook.
persePHOreth t1_it2uzwc wrote
Westfield is north Jersey.
Livid-Yoghurt9483 t1_it2v5m0 wrote
You’re not that far off.
SyndicalistCPA t1_it2v9fj wrote
Thank you.
Goth_Odell t1_it2zpm0 wrote
My town's facebook group is filled with people getting irate and nasty and even the most inconsequential things can launch a rant about groomers and Brandon or whathaveyou. the school board candidates keep posting about "traditional values" and get legit pissy when asked to actually say what they are.
the most active people almost never have any posts about friends or family. just getting insane brainworms from scrolling all day and having nothing else going on for you.
shit's bleak tbh.
moppsy t1_it303j1 wrote
What’s wrong with wanting to be able to defend yourself given a situation like this?
Is it better to be raped?
SyndicalistCPA t1_it31g3h wrote
You are more likely to hurt yourself or someone else in the home than you are to be burglarized like this.
Not sure why you mentioned rape when that didn't happen in the story you posted. Also, not sure why you think I'm anti-gun when I'm just commenting on people in the suburbs being afraid of people they don't even know.
jerseycityfrankie t1_it320ly wrote
Lots of bald eagle and American flag profile photos, lol.
Leftblankthistime t1_it35qy0 wrote
They live in an echo chamber repeating all the rhetoric they hear and shunning any alternative views. Right now it’s all about “the crime and the illegals” try talking about the economy and the labor market and they flip shit on sleepy Joe and what a terrible job Murphy is doing keeping our taxes under control. There’s no conversing with them on current events whatsoever
ansky201 t1_it39fjy wrote
Liberals are generally anti-police and anti-gun. So what is their plan for reducing crime and defending themselves?
The problem with owning a gun in a state like NJ is you will be at fault if you shoot someone, even if they have broken into your home. It's a situation where criminals have more rights than their victims.
SyndicalistCPA t1_it3adph wrote
Lmao what exactly do police do to reduce crime, you dunce? Only thing that reduces crime is social spending, infrastructure, and education.
>The problem with owning a gun in a state like NJ is you will be at fault if you shoot someone, even if they have broken into your home.
It would depend on the circumstances. Why are you lying about this?
ansky201 t1_it3mlmf wrote
Social spending? Spoken like a true liberal. Just keep throwing money at problems, that will surely solve them.
SyndicalistCPA t1_it3nbpc wrote
What causes crime? Come on, bud, I know you can do this. You just have to think about it a little bit. I know the right-wing propaganda stuff you listen to doesn't want you to think to deeply about things but I know you can do it!
aden_feifdom t1_it3ncxu wrote
for some reason (not related to the topic), that image really disturbs me. looks like a visual representation of a schizophrenic brain aneurysm
XenusWingman t1_it40xcc wrote
Which lies?
glorydaze2 t1_it4avh4 wrote
they talk about border security ..but illegals have been working next to green card workers on south jersey farms since the 70's
the fact is nobody bitches about them when they need em.
tbert56783 t1_it4b9cq wrote
How is this any different than what Democrats do?
Practical_Argument50 t1_it4jx9i wrote
Yeah the only thing that happens in Westfield is people get strange letters in the mail.
moppsy t1_it4sd6k wrote
> not sure why you think I'm anti-gun when I'm just commenting on people in the suburbs being afraid of people they don't even know.
Your comment
>> Its so bizarre. They'll say shit like "I need a gun to protect myself and my home," while living in like fucking Westfield.
sounded like you think that it is bizarre to want to be able to defend yourself in the suburbs. I was asking why.
> Not sure why you mentioned rape when that didn't happen in the story you posted.
If you though being able to defend yourself was bizarre. I wanted to know if you thought being raped was better than having a weapon. That would be bizarre.
If my assumptions were wrong. I apologize for the inconvenience.
poke532810 t1_it5a00g wrote
Democrats weren't driving around with Fuck Trump flags and stickers.
tbert56783 t1_it5cvqx wrote
No, they were just lying about him.
poke532810 t1_it5dd3o wrote
Lying? Are you kidding? How many of his people pleased guilty to avoid jail time? How many of his supporters tried to overthrow the election and democracy?
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CapeManiac t1_it74l58 wrote
That’s because most “conservatives” are actually racist/bigots/fascists
SyndicalistCPA t1_it750qn wrote
Hey dweeb, guns are cool for hunting. Guns are also okay if you actually need them because you're a stigmatized minority like how gays, trans, and Jews are being attacked right now. Guns aren't cool for shooting down Esther for accidently walking into the wrong house because of her dementia. Guns aren't cool if it makes you afraid of literally everyone who walks in front of your fucking Ring camera.
Who was raped in your story? The woman woke up to someone already in her room? When exactly would she have been able to pull a gun?
Stop being afraid of your imaginations.
tbert56783 t1_it77ixb wrote
So Democrats have never done anything wrong? Got it!
mr444guy t1_it7avw3 wrote
There are so many, I don't have all day. But lets start with the Big Lie. The only people committing voter fraud were the republicans. Over 60 courts around the country threw out cases brought by the GOP because there was no evidence of fraud. None. Zero. Their only argument was, "we think there was fraud." Nothing but a con job started by the king of con trump. That little fucking pussy trump would rather destroy this country then admit he is a loser.
Or how about the lies that immigrants are responsible for crime. Nothing but pure bullshit. The truth is the GOP is responsible for crime because they refuse to do anything about gun laws. GOP politicians are bribed by the NRA. America has more firearms death than any country in the world, no other country is even close. We are a disgrace and it's because of the GOP. Also, immigrants did not storm the capital trying to overthrow the government. The biggest threat to this country is not immigrants, it is the GOP.
Finally, blaming the economy on Biden? Please. This is a global problem mostly caused by the pandemic and supply issues, and further exacerbated by Russians war on Ukraine. Biden is not the president of the world. And what do you think the GOP would do to fight inflation? Tax cuts for the rich? Ha. They have no fucking plan to help this country. Trump did nothing in four years other than make this country worst. They have no platform other to to enrich the rich, take away social security, medicare, and human rights, and make sure our votes no longer matter.
A vote for republicans is a vote to destroy America.
moppsy t1_it7i8zy wrote
Dawnfreak t1_itabcmi wrote
Lots of profile pics wearing sunglasses while driving
persePHOreth t1_it2cwui wrote
Honestly, it feels like Jersey's been getting redder and redder lately. South Jersey was always a nightmare but some areas in central jersey no longer feel safe now, either.