• MountingSuspicion@reddthat.com
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    3 days ago

    Didn’t they just say they’re not interested in a two way conversation? They want support from the people that they voted against the rights of/wills of, because I assure you, plenty of Rs are thinking their cushy fed job should never have existed, and they have no sympathy.

    “Views on the impact of downsizing USAID divide sharply along partisan lines, with most Democrats and independents expecting more illness and death in low-income countries (91% and 69%, respectively), and most Republicans expecting positive impacts on domestic programs (72%) and the budget deficit (67%).”

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      3 days ago

      don’t get me wrong - fuck that guy, he had a choice, and he chose the more harmful option.

      but i mean, let’s be real, the guy got scammed/tricked by republicans into voting against his own interests, and now has to deal with that realization, plus the stress of losing his job, plus also now he has to listen to people saying “i told you so!”

      there are two paths from there - admitting he was wrong, and doubling down. it’s hard to admit when you’re wrong, but it’s much easier when people are understanding and compassionate, and much much harder when people are making fun of your misfortune and having a “told ya so” victory lap

      it’s really tempting to give in to the urge to clown on these people for bringing this shit on themselves, but these are the moments where a bit of compassion can change the world.

      by all means, though, if it’s not for you, that’s totally understandable, i just hope you can kinda see where i’m coming from, even if you don’t agree