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[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 10 points 10 hours ago

MAGA = American Taliban

In case anyone was still unsure.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmings.world 8 points 10 hours ago

They'll find out that he donated a dollar to a charity at the grocery store checkout when he was 12, so he's a Democrat.

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 1 points 10 hours ago

What’s the rest of the sign say that is cut off above “hitler”?

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 14 points 20 hours ago

Another one? I'm still reeling from the preacher murders.

[–] MehBlah@lemmy.world 146 points 1 day ago

No surprise they wear the mark of the beast on their foreheads.

[–] Starfarer@lemmy.today 24 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Don't you think the guy looks like MAGA Paul Hollywood?

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[–] molten@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (3 children)

Remember: misinformation comes from both sides. Just because you like it doesn't mean you can skip fact checking.

[–] DarkFuture@lemmy.world 6 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago)

I don't need to give MAGA the benefit of the doubt anymore.

They lost that privilege years and years ago.

[–] BlameTheAntifa@lemmy.world 107 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Simply using the term “both sides” is problematic, and not just because it’s a binary fallacy. There aren’t just two sides. It’s misrepresents a system in which there is one single, unified group that engages in violent, oppressive, lawless fascism… and then there is everyone else, covering a nearly infinite variety of ideologies and goals, and many of whom have no representation.

The phrase “both sides” as it is, itself, misinformation and propaganda.

[–] molten@lemmy.world 57 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Let me clarify. I'm an imbecile who normally comments on porn and trash memes. I didn't put much thought into it besides "PSA: we're inclined to believe things that align with us! Make sure to check!" Because I gotta remind myself often because I believe most things I like. and think people also might appreciate being reminded. I just think too often in binary terms because (see above) I'm an idiot and it's all easier that way. But I'm always trying to grow and do better so I'll take your critique of my comment to heart.

I guess I'll try to phrase things less binarily in the future. Or keep it short. But thanks for keeping me on it.

[–] madcaesar@lemmy.world 19 points 19 hours ago

God damn, this is an awesome level headed comment.

I like that you are BOTH right.

"Both sides" has definitely changed in meaning. Every time I read it I just assume it's some right wing dipshit trying to muddy the waters.

Your point is totally valid though, misinformation comes and can come from anywhere, especially online.

Keep up the good work both of you!

[–] AeonFelis@lemmy.world 3 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Is it misinformation this time though?

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 5 points 15 hours ago (2 children)

It is not. It is his mom and stepdad.

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[–] dulce_3t_decorum_3st@lemmy.world 7 points 17 hours ago

Damn. 👊🏼

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[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 70 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The timeline in the article doesn't line up with that picture.

Sounds like there was a nasty divorce in 2015 between the parents, including a restraining order.

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 91 points 1 day ago (1 children)

We've got an article, I'm sure there will be more coming out. It's his mom and stepdad:

Social media accounts for his parents show that his dad, a U.S. Army veteran, and his mom, a pet groomer, have each divorced and remarried. Each has made Facebook posts in support of President Donald Trump and right-wing politics, but there is no indication their son shares their views.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/wess-roley-identified-as-man-accused-of-killing-idaho-firefighters/

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 56 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Per the CNN story, its certainly possible he had a mental break after failing to get a job in the forestry service and just decided to take it out on a couple of firefighters before offing himself.

Did his parents holding extremist political views and a fetish for firearms play a role in his actions? Would be more unbelievable if they didn't. But I don't think he'd have been better off with a couple of parents who were firmly in the Ted Cruz camp or disaffected Liz Cheney die-hards, either.

If I was to take a wild guess, I'd say this was the direct result of a kid who was out of high school, unemployed, with no real future on the horizon, who was terminally online in a community of (likely a large number of bot-accounts and trolls) telling him he's worthless and should just off himself.

A classic problem of "surplus males" that plague every militant reactionary society.

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[–] motor_spirit@lemmy.world 19 points 1 day ago (2 children)

too bad this happened in the home of the Aryan Nation, it'll amount to thoughts and prayers

I truly hope firefighters nationwide make some noise against this shit with guns and mental health and press politicians to make changes via inaction during emergencies. this is absolutely fucking unacceptable and they should not ever fear additional life threatening forces while risking their lives and addressing crises

so fucking tired of psychos parading around their love of guns alongside their hatred. your god isn't fuckin real, your guns are not a "god given right"

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[–] guyoverthere123@lemmy.dbzer0.com 21 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's people like those two that need their faces eaten by a leopard.

[–] BigMacHole@sopuli.xyz 26 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Those MAGA Republicans look like DEMOCRATS!

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