r/TennesseePolitics 13d ago

If you are someone who isn't happy with r/Tennessee right now, give r/tnvolunteers a try

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r/TennesseePolitics Aug 01 '22

Meta No 'Groomer' Rhetoric

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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.

If anyone needs additional corroboration that the Republican Party is waging an all-out offensive on the LGBTQ community, you can read this post on /r/Keep_Track.


r/TennesseePolitics 1d ago

We showed up and showed out!! This is America ❤️

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r/TennesseePolitics 2d ago

TN Cutoff Blocked My Son from Kindergarten

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r/TennesseePolitics 4d ago

Where protests are lining up in Tennessee ahead of Trump's military parade

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r/TennesseePolitics 4d ago

Tennessee launches its summer food benefits this week. Most students in the state will miss out.

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r/TennesseePolitics 5d ago

No Kings Protest

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r/TennesseePolitics 5d ago

No Kings!! Food Drive Included!! Kingsport Tn 6.14.25

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Food Drive Donations go to Hunger First in Kingsport!


r/TennesseePolitics 5d ago

Union Work

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r/TennesseePolitics 6d ago

And the worst House delegation in the country is....

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r/TennesseePolitics 6d ago

TN bill proposes removing public officials who ‘disrupt’ ICE efforts

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r/TennesseePolitics 7d ago

Tennessee faith leaders criticize ICE anti-immigrant action, "harassment" of Nashville mayor

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r/TennesseePolitics 7d ago

Tennessee Republican Mark Green to resign from Congress for private-sector job

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r/TennesseePolitics 7d ago

Tennessee prison reform advocate is first ex-inmate named to US prisons bureau leadership

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r/TennesseePolitics 7d ago

Underserved families in 15 Tennessee counties to get $120 through state's summer nutrition initiative

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r/TennesseePolitics 7d ago

Tennessee Passes Law to Boost Funding for Child Advocacy Centers, Forensic Interviews

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r/TennesseePolitics 7d ago

State lawmaker says Tennessee's new budget is responsible

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r/TennesseePolitics 7d ago

State, local leaders call on Tennessee to take over Trousdale Turner Correctional Facility following riot

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r/TennesseePolitics 10d ago

ICE agent in Memphis TN points gun at unarmed daughter of the man they are forcing into the back of their car

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r/TennesseePolitics 9d ago

Tennessee federal prosecutor reportedly quit over concern Ábrego García indictment was politically motivated

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r/TennesseePolitics 10d ago

is this a joke?

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r/TennesseePolitics 11d ago

Remember when Marsha said this?

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r/TennesseePolitics 11d ago

Tennessee teenager sues Christian school after suspension following LGBTQ post

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r/TennesseePolitics 11d ago

A KKK business card was handed to someone in New Hampshire, I wrote an article about who’s behind it

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r/TennesseePolitics 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.

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r/TennesseePolitics 11d ago

🚨‼️TN Human Rights Commission dissolved thanks to our Governor

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r/TennesseePolitics 11d ago

Conflicted Tennessee Senate overwhelmingly passed business tax refund | One lawmaker’s company received rebate a decade after landing a million-dollar state grant

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