Why Are Conservatives So Easily Triggered?

Shinigami · 12-18-2018, 03:01 PM

I’ve always thought conservatives were all about standing their ground and being tougher than the liberal snowflakes. Lately, I’ve noticed how easily offended they are. My family is very conservative and they get all flustered with gay and trans people. What a weird dichotomy. My coworkers are kind of the same about everything.

What gives?

~~AquaParade~~ · 12-18-2018, 03:10 PM

I don't feel like you're bringing anything concrete to the table here. I don't identify as Conservative, but this seems purely anecdotal to me.

You're relatives are easily triggered so now "Conservatives are easily triggered". To be honest, the Liberal side comes across as more "easily triggered" to me. Again, I don't identify with them necessarily either.

It seems to me that people with all types of political stances can be easily "triggered".

I look at the social and political landscape today and everyone seems to be offended about something, conservatives and liberals both included.

*Candy Kappa* · 12-18-2018, 03:14 PM

Anything that doesn't fit their view of "normal" is scary to them and they don't know how to handle it

*Andrew NDB* · 12-18-2018, 03:15 PM

But seriously... a simple glance at the past year or two of the Drome (as a baseline, albeit probably a bad one), the number of hardcore liberals that go nutso, report people of another viewpoint at every opportunity and complain about being triggered and past traumas is fairly staggering.

Versus, you know, everybody else.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 12-18-2018, 03:21 PM

Both sides are easily triggered.

Humanity is fragile. Weak, fragile meat puppets.

Whoops, gave myself away. Long live AI.

*Autbot_Benz* · 12-18-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Both sides are easily triggered.

Humanity is fragile. Weak, fragile meat puppets.

Whoops, gave myself away. Long live AI.

you still have more human emotion than our First Lady. I still can't figure out if melania is a Borg a Cyberman or some other kind of android

*IndigoErth* · 12-18-2018, 03:36 PM

The fate of this topic be like...

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Originally Posted by Autbot_Benz

Borg a Cyberman or some other kind of android

Personally, I vote a cat-alien hybrid with perpetual stink face.

*CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy* · 12-18-2018, 03:42 PM

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you still have more human emotion than our First Lady. I still can't figure out if melania is a Borg a Cyberman or some other kind of android

She's 100% human.

And 300% doped to the eyeballs. Drugs are a helluva drug, man.

~~AquaParade~~ · 12-18-2018, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy

Both sides are easily triggered.

Humanity is fragile. Weak, fragile meat puppets.

Whoops, gave myself away. Long live AI.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 12-18-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Shinigami

I’ve always thought conservatives were all about standing their ground and being tougher than the liberal snowflakes. Lately, I’ve noticed how easily offended they are. My family is very conservative and they get all flustered with gay and trans people. What a weird dichotomy. My coworkers are kind of the same about everything.

What gives?

The difference is, that disapproving of something or seeing it as immoral does not automatically equal to one being triggered.

Many conservatives as we know, do not approve of Homosexuality or Transgenderism as a valid lifestyle, but they do not wrap themselves in misery and unhappiness over the fact that its social acceptance has grown among the people. Sure, perhaps if they had their way, things would be different, but life goes on, and many conservatives still work towards their goals while not using emotional fragility to recieve attention.

Compare this to say, the liberal reaction to Donald Trump getting elected. Everywhere, people were threatening to kill themselves, wailing out in the streets, and drowning in their own misery. This is not normal human behaviour.

*Candy Kappa* · 12-18-2018, 04:17 PM

The Whole "War on Christmas" bullsh*t is a nice example on conservatives getting triggered haaaaard.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 12-18-2018, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

The Whole "War on Christmas" bullsh*t is a nice example on conservatives getting triggered haaaaard.

I haven't done any research on that topic specifically so I don't know about that.

*Andrew NDB* · 12-18-2018, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

The Whole "War on Christmas" bullsh*t is a nice example on conservatives getting triggered haaaaard.

That's not a real thing. The only thing I see about that anywhere from anyone is social media posts from liberals making fun of it, that the "War on Christmas" is preposterous.

We know.

*Candy Kappa* · 12-18-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

That's not a real thing. The only thing I see about that anywhere is social media posts from liberals making fun of it, that the "War on Christmas" is preposterous.

Uhuh... That's why there's so many Christian movies about the topic, and people freaking out over Starbucks holiday cups

*Andrew NDB* · 12-18-2018, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

Uhuh... That's why there's so many Christian movies about the topic, and people freaking out over Starbucks holiday cups

FAKE news.

*The Deadman* · 12-23-2018, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

The Whole "War on Christmas" bullsh*t is a nice example on conservatives getting triggered haaaaard.

Yeah, nothing spells getting triggered like people being wished Merry Christmas

*IndigoErth* · 12-23-2018, 09:56 AM

Jesus didn't speak English and never knew of such a holiday. Santa is fictional and the guy inspired by him long dead. So would either of them really care if we're celebrating, how we're celebrating, or what greetings used so long as it's centered on goodwill...?

"Happy Holidays" has been dually in use for a long time, since at least the late 1800s, and was never a problem until some media/politically-oriented blowhards decided to make it an issue.

I use "Merry Christmas" when meaning that specific holiday (as a huge amount of other 'dirty liberals' probably still do) and "Happy Holidays" outside of that as just shorthand for the holiday season in general. Big deal.

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 12-23-2018, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by IndigoErth

Jesus didn't speak English and never knew of such a holiday. Santa is fictional and the guy inspired by him long dead. So would either of them really care if we're celebration, how we're celebrating, or what greetings used so long as it's centered on goodwill...?

I think Jesus would be horrified by the sheer commercialization and idolatry that the holiday brings about nowdays.

~~Sumac~~ · 12-23-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Candy Kappa

The Whole "War on Christmas" bullsh*t is a nice example on conservatives getting triggered haaaaard.

What about lefties who are triggered by someone wishing them "Merry Christmas"?

*Prowler* · 12-23-2018, 10:46 AM

What kind of people do you guys know in real life? I've never heard/read the term "war on Christmas" except on the internet and it's usually related to USA. And I've never once heard an Atheist complain about being wished a Merry Christmas. I'm an Atheist myself and it doesn't offend me at all. Christmas goes beyond religion nowadays. It's part of Western culture and even the Japanese celebrate it and they're not a Christian nation. Lots of people couldn't care less about the religious part of Christmas.

12-18-2018, 03:01 PM	#1
Shinigami Thug Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 67	Why Are Conservatives So Easily Triggered? I’ve always thought conservatives were all about standing their ground and being tougher than the liberal snowflakes. Lately, I’ve noticed how easily offended they are. My family is very conservative and they get all flustered with gay and trans people. What a weird dichotomy. My coworkers are kind of the same about everything. What gives?

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Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 29,345	But seriously... a simple glance at the past year or two of the Drome (as a baseline, albeit probably a bad one), the number of hardcore liberals that go nutso, report people of another viewpoint at every opportunity and complain about being triggered and past traumas is fairly staggering. Versus, you know, everybody else. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

12-18-2018, 03:21 PM	#5
CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy Annalist Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 16,435	Both sides are easily triggered. Humanity is fragile. Weak, fragile meat puppets. Whoops, gave myself away. Long live AI. __________________ *ALL THEIR DAYS ARE NUMBERED*

12-18-2018, 04:17 PM	#11
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	The Whole "War on Christmas" bullsh*t is a nice example on conservatives getting triggered haaaaard. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

12-18-2018, 03:10 PM	#2
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	I don't feel like you're bringing anything concrete to the table here. I don't identify as Conservative, but this seems purely anecdotal to me. You're relatives are easily triggered so now "Conservatives are easily triggered". To be honest, the Liberal side comes across as more "easily triggered" to me. Again, I don't identify with them necessarily either. It seems to me that people with all types of political stances can be easily "triggered". I look at the social and political landscape today and everyone seems to be offended about something, conservatives and liberals both included.

12-23-2018, 09:56 AM	#17
IndigoErth Team Blue Boy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: U.S., East Coast Posts: 15,285	Jesus didn't speak English and never knew of such a holiday. Santa is fictional and the guy inspired by him long dead. So would either of them really care if we're celebrating, how we're celebrating, or what greetings used so long as it's centered on goodwill...? "Happy Holidays" has been dually in use for a long time, since at least the late 1800s, and was never a problem until some media/politically-oriented blowhards decided to make it an issue. I use "Merry Christmas" when meaning that specific holiday (as a huge amount of other 'dirty liberals' probably still do) and "Happy Holidays" outside of that as just shorthand for the holiday season in general. Big deal. Last edited by IndigoErth; 12-23-2018 at 10:50 AM.

12-23-2018, 10:46 AM	#20
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 8,909	What kind of people do you guys know in real life? I've never heard/read the term "war on Christmas" except on the internet and it's usually related to USA. And I've never once heard an Atheist complain about being wished a Merry Christmas. I'm an Atheist myself and it doesn't offend me at all. Christmas goes beyond religion nowadays. It's part of Western culture and even the Japanese celebrate it and they're not a Christian nation. Lots of people couldn't care less about the religious part of Christmas.