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You can't make this shit up.

Indiana state Sen. Chris Garten acknowledged the backlash and labeled his critics ‘snowflakes’

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/chris-garten-indiana-christmas-post-b2890729.html

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[–] Steve@communick.news 61 points 1 month ago (2 children)

[he] acknowledged the backlash and labeled his critics ‘snowflakes’

I'm not offended or bothered by it.
It's just super werid, and I don't understand the message he's trying to make. Like is he against capitalist consumer culture? Is he fighting Santa because Christmas is for Jesus? Or is Santa socialized gifting, and he's for capitalism? Or does he just want to look like a superhero beating up someone, and didn't think through who he was beating up?

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 22 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Or when he's beating him up... Santa did his fucking job already the night before you stupid dumb fuck. Why are you beating him up the next fucking morning?

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 10 points 1 month ago

Probably something to do with not getting what he wished for. Somehow I'm reminded of Eric Cartman now.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Because they believe in vengeance not justice

[–] RampantParanoia2365@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

So...yes on his watch, then.

[–] mrbeano@lemmy.zip 18 points 1 month ago

Yes, I just don't even get what he thought he was trying to do.

Look, we all know he's acting out some daddy issues, but as a politician your daddy issues should at least be used to make a coherent point. To someone.