Mike Johnson says God will punish “depraved” U.S. because more teens identify as LGBTQ+
www.lgbtqnation.com
  • TokenBoomer@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    God should’ve made them not LGBTQ+ then Mike. Seems like Johnson’s argument is with God. Good luck with her.

  • bmsok@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Seriously, who can possibly be so invested in the personal lives and relationships of others?

    I genuinely don’t understand how you can waste your time with that amount of hate.

    It’s extremism, plain and simple. Live the life you want and let others live theirs.

    Be kind. Support one another despite any differences we may have. Seriously, WTF?

  • Rusticus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Meanwhile, God is good with the US setting yet another firearm mass murder yearly record because for sure God is a second amendment advocate.

  • rbesfe@lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    If all Americans went out and voted in their congressional elections, you guys wouldn’t be in this mess. I worry that the US will fall into fascism not because of Christian nationalists, but because of excessive political apathy.

    • Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      If all Americans went out and voted in their congressional elections

      Ever hear of gerrymandering?

      While you’re at it, try counting the polling places per capita in blue neighborhoods versus red ones.

      When you’re done with that, check how many polling places per capita colleges have, how many college students have to travel several states on a Tuesday in order to vote.

      Then check how many voters are struck from the rolls using flimsy excuses.

      Lastly, check how difficult it is for the working poor to get enough time off work, childcare etc.

      If all Americans COULD vote, everything would be a lot better, but victim blaming without doing a goddamn thing about voting rights like neoliberals are doing isn’t helping.

      • Burn_The_Right@lemmy.world
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        1 year ago

        EU countries are very difficult to migrate to. Their standards for residency are just not possible for most of us. I’ve desperately wanted to become an EU resident/citizen for the last 30 years, but simply do not meet the criteria for any of the countries.

        But thank you very much for the welcoming invitation.

          • Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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            1 year ago

            No question. And we are doing that. But it’s an uphill battle. Doesn’t help that she’s half-Jewish, I’m Jewish and my wife, daughter and I are all atheists. We are threatened so many ways from the Mike Johnsons of this country gaining power.

            • assassin_aragorn@lemmy.world
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              1 year ago

              Your daughter is fortunate to have you. While it shouldn’t be the case, there are a whole lot of parents who wouldn’t support their kids if they were LGBT.

              As much as we like to criticize the US, Americans generally will not stand for the mistreatment of our fellow Americans. Throughout history, the government and some other Americans have tried to go so, and every time, Americans standing in solidarity with each other have won out.

              So, if Republicans dare to try anything, give a holler, and we’ll remind Johnston and his ilk that “SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED” applies to more than just guns, and we will make sure they’re intimately aware of that.

              Seriously though, don’t hesitate to call out for help here. If things get that bad, I think several people here will have your back.