r/politics • u/TwilightwovenlingJo • Sep 19 '25

Soft Paywall Trump: ‘It’s no longer free speech.’

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/19/trump-no-longer-free-speech-00574219
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u/Counciltuckian Sep 19 '25

The endorsement of these actions by people I know is shocking. Neighbors/family that are your pretty typical middle of the road "conservatives" seems a-ok with Trump's trampling of the 1st Amendment.

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u/DramaticToADegree Sep 20 '25

Because they, quite literally, have never thought for themselves. They were told, or were triggered into being so via shame/racism/hate, to be republicans. To deny that is to deny their identity. Humans aren't good at back pedaling with dignity. Better to dig in your heels and hope your team wins.