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To think judging political views is like racism

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:32

I’ve noticed when someone states their pootical views it becomes oh I bet they vote for X Y or Z and they prejudice them on that. When often they’re wrong?

It’s like a form of racism because they’re judging based on politic views?

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B1anche · 28/01/2026 22:03

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 22:01

Orite ok I’ll re expalin

ok - I was on a post talking about stuff nothing to with politics

takkiinf about what my job is
then some one says you must be a reform

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I'm intrigued. What is your job?

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 22:02

ForCyanGuide · 28/01/2026 22:02

Painting roundabouts probably.

maybe the odd lynching.

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Nether of which have I ever been part of

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Incalescent · 28/01/2026 22:02

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 22:02

No I’m just typing fast trying to explain my point

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Well, take a deep breath, type slowly and explain clearly?

ForCyanGuide · 28/01/2026 22:02

CloakedInGucci · 28/01/2026 21:57

What did they think were Reform hobbies, out of interest?

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Painting roundabouts probably.

maybe the odd lynching.

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 22:02

Going to type slower

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 22:02

EchoedSilence · 28/01/2026 22:01

Are you drunk?

No I’m just typing fast trying to explain my point

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Daisydoesnt · 28/01/2026 22:01

OP why don’t you spit it out, whatever it is you are trying to say or ask.

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 22:01

CloakedInGucci · 28/01/2026 22:00

You’ve lost me here

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Orite ok I’ll re expalin

ok - I was on a post talking about stuff nothing to with politics

takkiinf about what my job is
then some one says you must be a reform

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EchoedSilence · 28/01/2026 22:01

Are you drunk?

TheUsualChaos · 28/01/2026 22:01

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:47

But they are quick to slam a non pootical view because they think you’re a X voter for example.

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I do see what you're saying but the crucial distinction is that with racism, a person could look at another individual, not hear them speak a word, not know a thing about them yet still have prejudices against them based purely on what they see.

When someone is being judgemental due to political orientation, they do at least have some knowledge of what that person's opinions and attitudes may be because we all chose certain parties for a reason. They may not be accurate and being unfairly judgemental but they are forming an opinion based on some degree of knowledge about that person. It is not comparable to racism.

CloakedInGucci · 28/01/2026 22:00

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:59

Orite ! Well so when I say I agree about something what not even pootical then they say that - Orite!

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You’ve lost me here

Daisydoesnt · 28/01/2026 22:00

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:59

Orite ! Well so when I say I agree about something what not even pootical then they say that - Orite!

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What?! What are you talking about?

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 22:00

Frequency · 28/01/2026 21:59

The thing is, some hobbies can point to a person's character and can be indicative of their political leanings - hunting, for example.

Well I’ve never hinted 100%

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Frequency · 28/01/2026 21:59

The thing is, some hobbies can point to a person's character and can be indicative of their political leanings - hunting, for example.

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:59

sprigatito · 28/01/2026 21:58

You seem to be conflating two different things OP. Judging someone for their political views is not the same as pre-judging someone for what you assume their political views are. Though I suspect in most cases, a comment like “bet you vote Reform” is precipitated by some sort of racist or bigoted remark.

Orite ! Well so when I say I agree about something what not even pootical then they say that - Orite!

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MadAsAMongoose · 28/01/2026 21:59

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:55

But what I am saying is that when on a thread

someone will say ‘ OH you must be a shch and shch voter’ when I am NOT

so thAt is prejudging like raisin?

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I think I'm going to need more context for your scenario. Are you talking about a racist poster being told they must vote for reform for example? Can you give an example of a thread where this happened?

sprigatito · 28/01/2026 21:58

You seem to be conflating two different things OP. Judging someone for their political views is not the same as pre-judging someone for what you assume their political views are. Though I suspect in most cases, a comment like “bet you vote Reform” is precipitated by some sort of racist or bigoted remark.

WiddlinDiddlin · 28/01/2026 21:58

Sorry, I'd judge someone even more harshly for getting to voting age and espousing opinions that are not actually their own, but those of their family.

If you can't form your own opinions and do your own research, I judge you as, at best, a bit of a pillock.

I don't have a guess at who someone votes for, but if you tell me, yes I will form opinions based on that information.

MrsTerryPratchett · 28/01/2026 21:57

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:56

Well I was talking about my hobbies and they say I must be a reform.

when I am not

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Is your hobby hanging flags? Because that seems like a very odd assumption.

CloakedInGucci · 28/01/2026 21:57

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:56

Well I was talking about my hobbies and they say I must be a reform.

when I am not

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What did they think were Reform hobbies, out of interest?

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:56

MrsTerryPratchett · 28/01/2026 21:55

What are you definig as a non-political view? Cats are worse than dogs? Chocolate is the best ice cream? Or halal meat should be banned?

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Well I was talking about my hobbies and they say I must be a reform.

when I am not

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:55

Soz about typos

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MrsTerryPratchett · 28/01/2026 21:55

GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:47

But they are quick to slam a non pootical view because they think you’re a X voter for example.

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What are you definig as a non-political view? Cats are worse than dogs? Chocolate is the best ice cream? Or halal meat should be banned?

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GarrySlarry · 28/01/2026 21:55

Frequency · 28/01/2026 21:55

If someone tells me they're voting for Reform, I do judge them as being racist and a bit thick. I am not sorry.

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Frequency · 28/01/2026 21:55

If someone tells me they're voting for Reform, I do judge them as being racist and a bit thick. I am not sorry.