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Malphos101 t1_j85qj1g wrote

If you are confused why the GQP oppose this (among many other apparently hypocritical views) let me make their goals very simple for you:

  1. The in-group should be protected by the law but not bound by it.

  2. The out-groups should be bound by the law but not protected by it.

  3. Any law that increases in-group power and happiness or decreases out-group power and happiness is morally just and necessary for society to survive.

  4. Any law that decreases ingroup power and happiness or increases out-group power and happiness is morally evil and will lead to societies downfall.

Thats literally it. Every time you see a supposed GQP hypocrisy just check those 4 points again and you will see there is no hypocrisy, just a widespread public misunderstanding of their goals.

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sippajoe t1_j85yuoe wrote

For years I have been grasping for a meaningful explanation of modern conservative idealogy and its brazen hypocrisy. I think you have nailed it.

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Chaincat22 t1_j87tcds wrote

Important note to consider, in-group out-group isn't necessarily race, sex, orientation, religion, etc, it's just them, specifically. The politicians and lawmakers. I'm reminded of the first they came poem by Martin Niemoller. First they came for the muslims. Then they came for the gays. Then they came for the women. Then they came for the trans. Now they come for the children. If they haven't gotten to you yet, don't worry, they will in due time if you fail to act before there is no one left to act with you

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