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[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 123 points 7 months ago (4 children)

These aren't weird people with mental health issues standing on the corner with signs. These are elected Republicans. I'm afraid of Republicans. I'm afraid of the world. I'm afraid I can't help it.

[–] qwertyqwertyqwerty@lemmy.one 62 points 7 months ago (2 children)

These aren’t weird people with mental health issues standing on the corner with signs. These are elected Republicans.

That's exactly what they are.

[–] sin_free_for_00_days@sopuli.xyz 14 points 7 months ago

Haha, fair enough!

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 7 months ago

Oh Margie, you're still fun in my book. /s

[–] Rottcodd@kbin.social 30 points 7 months ago (1 children)

They in fact are weird people with mental health issues.

I think a case can be made that a considerable amount of the ugliness we see in the world is a fairly direct consequence of the simple fact that a significant number of people in positions of power and influence are profoundly mentally ill.

[–] Ultragigagigantic@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

The 1% has an undiagnosed hoarding mental illness. However, much like a gambling addict who always wins, no one thinks there is a problem.

[–] statler_waldorf@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

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