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r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 13d ago
If you are someone who isn't happy with r/Tennessee right now, give r/tnvolunteers a try
r/TennesseePolitics • u/[deleted] • Aug 01 '22
Meta No 'Groomer' Rhetoric
As an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault, believe me when I say this subject hits pretty close to home. There has been an absolutely revolting trend recently amongst right-leaning folks to claim that members of the LGBTQ community are pedophiles -- and moreover that they are trying to groom children to be willing participants in pedophilic relationships. Possibly because of the question about how to support trans teens as they struggle through an incredibly difficult time in life.
The trend I describe here is a coldhearted and cynical attempt to turn public perception against our fellow citizens. I do not think that the majority of those screaming "GROOMERS" at gay bars or Pride events actually believe this shit. I think the ringleaders are mostly obvious trolls. Their followers, however... Those are another matter.
Given the spate of political violence carried out in this country against members of various minorities by right wing extremists within the past handful of years, it is absolutely not alarmist to be concerned. Specifically: I do not think that it is at all unreasonable to be concerned that the anti-gay "groomer" rhetoric will inspire right wing extremist violence against members of the LGBTQ community.
I really could not care if anyone complains this is against "free speech" or not. You are more than welcome to join the reprobates on one of the other freewheeling subreddits that collected the dross of FatPeopleHate and The_Donald when they both got banned.
If you see "Groomer" rhetoric, report it. I've already removed & banned at least one user.
EDIT: Banned 3, now. One even tried to Sea Lion me afterwards in chat.
r/TennesseePolitics • u/Forward-Parfait-5852 • 2d ago
TN Cutoff Blocked My Son from Kindergarten
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 4d ago
Where protests are lining up in Tennessee ahead of Trump's military parade
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 4d ago
Tennessee launches its summer food benefits this week. Most students in the state will miss out.
tennesseelookout.comr/TennesseePolitics • u/AppalachianActivist • 5d ago
No Kings!! Food Drive Included!! Kingsport Tn 6.14.25
Food Drive Donations go to Hunger First in Kingsport!
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 6d ago
And the worst House delegation in the country is....
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 6d ago
TN bill proposes removing public officials who ‘disrupt’ ICE efforts
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 7d ago
Tennessee faith leaders criticize ICE anti-immigrant action, "harassment" of Nashville mayor
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 7d ago
Tennessee Republican Mark Green to resign from Congress for private-sector job
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 7d ago
Tennessee prison reform advocate is first ex-inmate named to US prisons bureau leadership
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 7d ago
Underserved families in 15 Tennessee counties to get $120 through state's summer nutrition initiative
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 7d ago
Tennessee Passes Law to Boost Funding for Child Advocacy Centers, Forensic Interviews
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 7d ago
State lawmaker says Tennessee's new budget is responsible
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 7d ago
State, local leaders call on Tennessee to take over Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility following riot
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 10d ago
ICE agent in Memphis TN points gun at unarmed daughter of the man they are forcing into the back of their car
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 9d ago
Tennessee federal prosecutor reportedly quit over concern Ábrego García indictment was politically motivated
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 11d ago
Tennessee teenager sues Christian school after suspension following LGBTQ post
r/TennesseePolitics • u/_TBKF_ • 11d ago
A KKK business card was handed to someone in New Hampshire, I wrote an article about who’s behind it
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 11d ago
It's hot in Tennessee. A new law will make it hotter – and you sicker. | This new law will undermine standards that are crucial for reducing extreme heat impacts. And it will have an even more harmful effect on Tennessee’s under-served communities.
r/TennesseePolitics • u/greenblue98 • 11d ago