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I think this Renee Good thing has sincerely broken my wife's brother's brain. He was never a Trump supporter, but not really political, either, kind of a vague lib. But after this, he's been sending meme after meme and clip after clip to my wife talking about how much ICE and cops suck and stuff, each one getting increasingly rage filled.

Anyone else got any fun examples of seeing your lib, or even chud, friends, family, or coworkers getting increasingly radicalized? (In a good way, this is /c/bloomer)

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[–] SevenSkalls@hexbear.net 16 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Just thought of another one.

I overheard a conversation with my wife's mother and their family friends. They were talking about how much Trump sucks. But then it started getting a little too "everything the government does sucks" for my taste, but my Mil busted out this one. I don't remember exactly how it went but something along these lines.

Family Friend: "And I also heard in San Francisco they want to take the money from people who make a certain amount and give it to the homeless!"
MIL: "I mean, I'm okay with that one."
FF's Husband: "Maaaybbe... I mean, I guess it depends on how much they take and from who..."
MIL: "Right, but actually helping homeless people I don't mind. Hell I'd call myself a socialist."

And I was so surprised! Not sure she'd use our definition, but still amazing progress. This is a woman who had to learn about racial dynamics and stuff like that during the BLM protests. But now she's okay with calling herself a socialist!