Why Republicans Seem To Be Regressing On LGBTQ Issues - All In - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Chris Hayes and Slate’s Mark Joseph Stern discuss the rise of homophobic, anti-trans sentiments on the right and anti-LGBT legislation: “Lately, the Republican Party seems emboldened to make all kinds of rank, old-school bigoted comments about LGBTQ people,” says Hayes. Aired on 03/31/2022.

[msongs]

1. one suspects the repub attacks will be quite successful. as we learned in 1930's

so called "good" people will put up with it til it's too late and the camps show up

[IngridsLittleAngel]

2. They're not regressing...

They've never liked LGBTQ's. And hatred and bigotry toward us has very much been a cornerstone of the QOP since Noot's Contract ON America in 1994.. But they've sure gotten meaner, and more hateful, and more willing to use their powder to terrorize us.

[Rhiannon12866]

3. Agreed, TFG has given them permission to get away with bigotry and hate

So they feel empowered to act out while they can. They basically hate anyone who isn't "them." And, yes, they've been working on this for a long time, but TFG let them know that hate and bigotry are "okay."

[IngridsLittleAngel]

4. Exactly what has happened, yes

"Drumpf's president now! We don't have to be afraid anymore!" Afraid of what? Afraid of people seeing they're bigots. Afraid of targeting and terrorizing the minorities. Afraid of blaring their hate at 125 dB.

Had he won in 2020, this would be happening, because his re-election would be seen as a mandate.

Since he lost, they're now doing this as payback for "stealing" the election.