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cousin_it comments on Open thread, July 29-August 4, 2013 - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: cousin_it 04 August 2013 07:01:35PM *  0 points [-]

From my experience, both "progressives" and "reactionaries" on LW often think that they're the true oppressed minority, and the other side claims to be oppressed only to gain status or something. So if you're angry because you feel oppressed, it's probably pointless to direct that anger at the other side, because the other side feels the same way. Be angry at human nature instead...

Comment author: pragmatist 04 August 2013 07:05:08PM *  7 points [-]

I doubt his anger has to do with feeling like an oppressed minority for his political beliefs. It sounds like he's more angry about classism, sexism and authoritarianism.

Comment author: Eugine_Nier 09 August 2013 04:42:46AM 4 points [-]

Given his history, I suspect it's because he doesn't like the positions held by the "fascists" but can't refute their arguments.