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    21 days ago

    Thats a different problem, but it doesn’t change that his statement one that both sides agree on. Its a statement of rationality, not of policy. Again, I’m not Alito defender, but we can’t get wrapped around the axle on the definition of logic.

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      21 days ago

      Words are shaped by their context and their intent. Alito is not being a broken clock here but rather just a fascist asshole.

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        21 days ago

        Words are shaped by their context and their intent.

        I agree. In this case, and yes, he’s likely thinking about the policy positions the polar opposite that you and I are. However, we all agree that there is no half solution on the rights of LGBTQ+ that any of the 3 of us would be okay with.

        Alito is not being a broken clock here but rather just a fascist asshole.

        He’s being both.