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Beerman

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Oh I think it's all very stupid


It's the quintessential argument about nothing. These monuments are all literally just symbols. It's a fine opportunity for all concerned to beat their chests and wave their flags and feel like they're signalling lots of virtue while acting on something that has almost no impact in the real world in any measurable way.

The only amazing part about it is that our President can't simply take the "Nazis are bad, m'kay" slam dunk and just walk away. It's the easiest thing in the world to say "I don't agree with them, but I absolutely believe in their right to speak their mind. Also, violence on anyone's part is wrong." Hell, he could even answer the inevitable followup question about the monuments in particular with a generic "Look, clearly this is an emotional issue for lots of people. But everyone is very upset right now and so now isn't the best time to discuss it", or even a "I really think that's up to the States and Cities to decide for themselves"

But he just. Can't. Do it.

(In response to this post by daisyWV)

Posted: 08/16/2017 at 2:22PM



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