Submitted by ctnutmegger t3_yq494t in Connecticut
Pripat99 t1_ivn5wgj wrote
Reply to comment by Shortchange96 in It's 8pm. Things are about to get real interesting in Connecticut… by ctnutmegger
I find it truly disheartening that people like you don't believe that people can change over the course of their life. You're talking about something that Byrd said was the greatest mistake of his life, and that he had renounced any membership in the organization by 1952.
Why you'd want to lock a person's racist beliefs in amber and not allow for the possibility of change I have no idea.
Shortchange96 t1_ivo434u wrote
Is it too much to ask that the leaders of our country don’t have a background as Exalted Cyclops of the KKK? I don’t think so
Pripat99 t1_ivo6wma wrote
Again, you’re talking about a guy who passed away 12 years ago and hadn’t been a member of that organization in 58 years before that. If you think this is relevant to today, then OK.
Shortchange96 t1_ivoblsz wrote
Where do we draw the line? If Hitler survived WWII and denounced his Nazi affiliation, should he be allowed to be a Senator?
Pripat99 t1_ivoe8ev wrote
Nope.
Shortchange96 t1_ivohehc wrote
But you have no problem forgiving the top recruiter for the KKK? Do you understand how insane that sounds?
Pripat99 t1_ivohyeg wrote
Your party is still endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan and you want to talk about a guy who was last in their ranks 70 years ago. It’s a bold choice, I’ll give you that.
Shortchange96 t1_ivojn01 wrote
My party? How assumptive of you to presume I’m a Republican. I’m a registered Independent who voted for Ned Lamont yesterday, but nice try
Pripat99 t1_ivomykk wrote
Sure. Have a nice day.
Shortchange96 t1_ivp44qk wrote
Of course you don’t believe me, why would I lie? I don’t often vote blue, but I did yesterday for Lamont. Fact of the matter is, both sides are hypocrites and the Dems had the Exalted Cyclops of the KKK as one of their leaders. Racists on both sides
Pripat99 t1_ivp4gno wrote
Fair enough that you feel like this. Again, have a wonderful day.
Shortchange96 t1_ivp5r1d wrote
I will. Enjoy your delusions of grandeur that a KKK leader should be able to lead our country. Insane
Pripat99 t1_ivp5w5h wrote
OK. Thanks!
Shortchange96 t1_ivp70zy wrote
You’re welcome
giant_toad42 t1_ivn7a4j wrote
Can a Republican ever not be a racist or a fascist to you?
Bro. Democrats did not change. That's why I'm an independent..
[ I see that downvote. Clearly not. People don't change - Racist Democrats never changed. They just HID it. Stand behind what you claim and accept it when people say the SAME THING YOU'RE SAYING. ]
SnottyTash t1_ivncpy8 wrote
Lmao you argue Republicans can change in your first statement, then state Democrats never changed in your second. If you can’t see the irony you’re beyond help
giant_toad42 t1_ivnpalj wrote
Here you go proving my point.
Fuck off please.
"Beyond help" - buddy, read this:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
The article is all about people who think like you.
SnottyTash t1_ivoj2rx wrote
Hahaha you are just the embodiment of a reddit gremlin, bud. Which TIL did you pick that nugget up from? I’m in awe of how astute you are, really!
giant_toad42 t1_ivowxni wrote
Having seen and experienced more of the world than you will ever hope to, maybe?
I'm getting a very strong stink of undeserved arrogance from you.
SnottyTash t1_ivoxt1q wrote
> Having seen and experienced more of the world than you will ever hope to, maybe?
...
> I'm getting a very strong stink of undeserved arrogance from you.
You couldn't make this up. Check your own shoes, or your pants maybe
Pripat99 t1_ivn7jjt wrote
Yep. I know Republicans who are neither. Might want to reread what I wrote because I don't think you understood it.
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