r/askanything • u/SignificantCrow • 9h ago

Political Question Are Republicans inherently selfish?

Not referring to every individual obviously but as a whole, compared to democrats/independents they seem to really only care about themselves or their immediate family and pretty much have a “f**k em” attitude towards literally everyone else. Does anyone else feel this way?

This would explain why so many are against social policies but have no issue dumping much more money into the military instead, for example.

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u/rankincooter 8h ago

Another reddit "top 1% commenter" who thinks she's the smartest lady in the room.

One is given by force, there is no say in how that money is distributed. The other is by choice, where there is a say in how that money is distributed. If I don't like the way my money is spent by a certain entity, tough. I'll be forced to do it again & I have no say. The other way, when I choose to donate more, I can choose to do it how I want.

Or would you prefer that I buy a new Tesla with the extra money?

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u/ImprovementPutrid441 8h ago

No, that’s what I’m getting at.

You’re saying there is no say in how the money is distributed but that’s why we elect representatives who write legislation on our behalf. You have the same control every other voter does over how our government works.

Or do you not live in the United States?

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u/rankincooter 8h ago

No, I do not live in the U.S.

BUT, I know enough to know that U.S. politicians don't care what their constituents think either from either party. One will say they're so heartwarming for taking your money for this pet project while the other says their pet project is the good one.

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u/ImprovementPutrid441 8h ago

So you are on Reddit to claim democracy is a ruse and we should give money to private entities that don’t even have to spend it on programs for the poor?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joel_Osteen

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u/rankincooter 7h ago

Come on, if you're going to be a "top 1% commenter," bring something better than that shyster.

Democracy is a ruse in the U.S. Oh, Biden cheated. Four years later, oh, Trump cheated.

Point is, whomever I want to give charitable money to should be a personal choice that isn't scrutinized.

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u/ImprovementPutrid441 7h ago

How did Biden cheat exactly?

No one cares what you do with your money. You can spend it all on hookers and candy. Why not?

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u/rankincooter 5m ago

How did Trump cheat? Exactly.

Oh, that is untrue. People do care & they chastise because I choose to donate through a charitable religious organization rather than enabling fat, lazy urban & rural do-nothings.

I guess becoming a "top 1% commenter" is based on volume, not value.