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[–] _____@lemm.ee 60 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (4 children)

It's because they identify 100% with the party but don't want the negative flack it rightfully deserves, so they pretend to be centrist.

[–] PhlubbaDubba@lemm.ee 35 points 1 month ago (1 children)

This has actually been studied

Anti-Authoritarians and Moderates view it as best to be seen as Anti-Authoritarians, Authoritarians view it best to be seen as Moderates.

They literally view opportunistic claiming of the center not just as a political tool but as a social survival tactic to not be ostracized for their bullshit.

[–] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Drag would like to have a link to a study so drag can cite it in the future

[–] photonic_sorcerer@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What makes you qualified to speak for the entire drag community?

[–] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 0 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Drag is not a community, drag is a dragon rider.

[–] PersnickityPenguin@lemm.ee 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Go back to Pern where you came from

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago

Never thought I'd see anti-immigrant sentiment on here

[–] jaemo@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

How about a little compassion! That's a big jump between Sol and Rukbat. That there even is a pernese here is a testament to their enduring spirit. Aivas would be proud!

[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"Rider"* whether thon ride dragons or "rider" is thon's nickname is unclear.

[–] dragonfucker@lemmy.nz 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Drag rides dragons and also "rides" dragons

[–] untorquer@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] BrazenSigilos@ttrpg.network 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Pretty sure Bad Dragon does have a clear option.

[–] auzy@lemmy.world 23 points 1 month ago

Exactly this. Many of them are concerned about how it might affect their work too and their families if they found out they're were horrible racist people.

It's part of the reason why the KKK wore clokes

[–] Soup@lemmy.cafe 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It used to be libertarians that did this shit. Too afraid to commit to the bit, but still want to appear as if they’re the good guys.

[–] auzy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

yeah.. Here in Australia, they were also the only political party around who never removed their shitty signage after the election (and they legally have to). I'm surprised the Election council didn't do it for them and send them the bill. I think the problem with those wankers is that they constantly try to get away with dodgy actions, and they end up being successful so many times, that they just keep doing it