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[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Truly: don't bother.

You should still inform yourself about the (stated) goals of the modern conservative movement in the US.

[–] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Okay, so it sounds like you're saying you're not curious about what I have to say because you have judged me too ignorant to have anything worth saying.

Of course how you arrive at this position without being curious about what I think in the first place is a bit of a mystery.

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm saying this conversation has been over for like a week, I have no interest in continuing dead threads for some waste of time back and forth that will accomplish literally nothing. Have a nice day.

[–] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Okay, so... the fact I took a week to reply is what made you lose interest? That's not very convincing.

Or is it the fact you believe it will accomplish "literally nothing"? Are you convinced it will achieve nothing because you lack the curiosity that would be prerequisite to you learning something? I'm afraid that's circular.

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

To be honest, I just don't feel like spending any additional time and energy having a deeply depressing conversation I've had countless times already. I just don't want to talk about the granular specifics of how conservatives are dismantling our democracy right now. Nothing personal.

[–] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So no interest? Nothing? Huh, what a surprise.

Well anyway, you don't even seem to know what I mean by bureaucracy, but off you go then.

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Buddy, my JOB is bureaucracy. But sure, I'll defer to you.

The fact that you're so fixating on this is starting to become a bit suspicious.

Just to let you know for future attempts at gaslighting.

[–] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Wow, that completely contentless comment was so convincing.

If you're not interested in what I have to say, why are you still replying?

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It's a good question. If you think I'm obviously not worth listening to, then what is the purpose of your replies?

What is the purpose of this reply? It's just an empty nothing. Do you just need to get the last word? Is that all this is?

[–] prole@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I truly don't believe you read my last comment. The one before my question.

[–] Excrubulent@slrpnk.net 1 points 1 year ago

This one?

Buddy, my JOB is bureaucracy. But sure, I’ll defer to you.

The fact that you’re so fixating on this is starting to become a bit suspicious.

Just to let you know for future attempts at gaslighting.

You want a response to the content of this comment? What about it? What is so important? Your appeal to your JOB? Your suspicion about me because... I kept replying? Your accusing me of gaslighting?

What exactly is it about this comment that you want me to read and understand?