• lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com
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    22 hours ago

    way up

    Not sure: up implies power, usually political or economic class. He was an influential, right-wing activist promoting objectionable views. More like a cheerleader than commander.

    The only power he seemed to exercise was the power of any activist (to express their views) who lacks political office.

    If we swap their political views, would any funny there be punching up?

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      21 hours ago

      he’d had foster friess’ backing since he was 18-19. also was mentored by bill montgomery. Toilet Paper USA didn’t just come from nowhere. he was handpicked. saying he had any activist’s power is like saying musk donating to a campaign is just like anyone’s contribution. now musk being the rizzless fucking idiot still managed to fuck it up but that doesn’t mean he’s on equal grounds as anyone.