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[–] [email protected] 21 points 8 months ago (1 children)

What's weird to me is that some people can look at this photo and not think it's a sign of a crazy, dystopian society.

That somehow the insane juxtaposition of smiling, happy family Christmas celebration and high powered weapons doesn't seem completely insane to them.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I think the worst part is these people in the photos aren't the most insane ones. Sure, the picture is crazy, but they know that it appeals to a certain demographic. They aren't doing it out of a desire for the picture themselves probably, but to make others like them somehow.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

He's a Congressman appealing to a very specific base.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

Which in itself, even if this man hated guns, is some sociopathic shit.