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Why would I want to look at Libs of TikTok? "Libs of TikTok is a handle for various far-right and anti-LGBT social-media accounts operated by Chaya Raichik who uses the accounts to repost content created by left-wing and LGBT people on TikTok, and on other social-media platforms, often with hostile, mocking, or derogatory commentary. The accounts promote hate speech and transphobia, and spread false claims, especially relating to medical care of transgender children."

Biden doesn't repost nutty social media posts praising him.

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Libs of TikTok merely holds up a mirror that reflects the lunacy of many on the far left. How can you claim that it’s false?

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Because I have read both sides since 2016 - blaze, fox, rcp, listening to right wing radio in the car. I have been observed that both sides leave out and distort news that makes their side look bad, and have been deluged with hate from right wing commenters.

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You didn’t answer my question, which was- How can you make the claim that Libs of TikTok posts misinformation and hate when it merely reposts what leftists have already posted themselves?

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I'm sure that it picks things that I wouldn't necessarily agree with anyway, then adds "hostile, mocking, or derogatory commentary." I have read plenty of hatred of the right for the LGBTQ community, and Fox comment pages are full of old fashioned overt racism after fox posts an article about a black person.

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Do you think I agree with everything on the "left"? I don't think the left is a monoliithic body; I think people can think for themselves. I would guess they pick some of the most outrageous content. But I have no desire to read the hateful "hostile, mocking, or derogatory commentary." I see plenty of that already.

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NWCitizen believes that gender dysphoria creates reality, but anyone who votes for Trump (74 million last election) is a member of a cult. This is a troll.

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I don't think all trump voters are in a cult but some who believe he can do no wrong are. Gender dysphoria is certainly a real condition

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"Why would I want to look at Libs of TikTok?" - Good question. MSNBC is a much safer space for progressive douchbags.

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Libs of TikTok makes fun of videos posted by Libs.

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I have been reading both sides since 2016 to try to understand what the right thinks - blaze, fox, rcp, listening to right wing radio in the car. I have been reading hate-filled comments also, and have no need to go to a website whose sole purpose is to spread hate and lies.

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But that’s exactly what you appear to be doing. So take the plank out of your own eye before you judge the splinter in others.

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Well, I don't think my content is lies. You may disagree. Is it possible to disagree in a civil manner?

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I think it’s dishonest of you to post, not once but twice, that Trump supporters are in thrall to Trump and see him as God sent. That is not true. It’s selectively choosing to use an example from a certain narrow faction. It is therefore by definition a lie. But you know that, don’t you.

That Trump reposted it is comical, he’s got a good sense of humor and it hauled you in obviously.

I’ve said that in as civil a way as is necessary.

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Wow, that was amazingly civil. I'm not sure what you are referring to but sometimes I post something more than once to respond to 2 different commenters. I stated in a response to "Tim Kelly"

"I don't think all trump voters are in a cult but some who believe he can do no wrong are. "

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How big of you. I’m not sure where in your life you decided you needed to pass judgment on others with so much certainty. It must be nice to feel oneself on such lofty heights. Not sure you’re aware how condescending it sounds. Hopefully you’re not, and will course correct.

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You don't ever pass judgement on anyone? I thought the purpose of the comment pages was to express your opinions which often involves making some generalizations about the other side. I certainly see plenty of commenters "pass judgement on others", sometimes vilifying the entire other side in the process.

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Because people do that doesn’t make it right. Why mimic the worst in us. If I pass judgement, which I’m trying to avoid doing, it’s usually on a party affiliation or a confirmed position someone expresses over time.

Your initial assessment was that Trump voters are in a cult, hence the pushback you’re getting.

And now I’m ready to wrap this up. I have no more to add, for me the conversation is over.

All the best.

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