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kimbutgar

(27,487 posts) Mon May 4, 2026, 10:36 PM Monday

Conservatism is the rejection of empathy for others. Once an issue affects them personally,
they adopt the progressive position.

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K&R canetoad Monday #1

They have always been like that. mercuryblues Monday #2

Not the maga I know. They are pissed off for themselves, no one else. MerryBlooms Monday #4

Yep most of the comments I see on Oregon Tree Lady Monday #6

Kindness for me but None for thee. chouchou Monday #5

That's accurate. surfered Monday #7

Two comments I keep in my Notes app. usonian Monday #8

AKA "SELFISH FUCKING ASSHOLES" Skittles Yesterday #9

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Yesterday #10

This message was self-deleted by its author bmichaelh Yesterday #12

If it never happened drmeow 18 hrs ago #13