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Hansel Krankepantzen

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An economist fighting conservative and right wing misinterpretations of economic theory. Why? Because bad economics generates confusion and conflict. USA. 💙 https://hanselkrankepantzen.blogspot.com

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 7d

I know I discussed it relatively recently, but I feel I should say a few more words more about the rhetoric of so-called “social welfare functions,” mostly because so many dismiss the baleful effects of bad economics in the conservative style by waving their hands at it. (20) #EconSky #ethics

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 11m

"Downplays it?" Come on. That hillbilly-hating establishment elite fascist JD Vance is from the midwestern Magadonian province of Ohio. He surely agrees those racist, misogynistic, pro-Nazis chats. Do people still not know what conservatives, Republicans are about? Even now? They're fascists.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 14m

One can understand the fascists' confusion and potential miscalculation on that issue. All previous indications suggested corporate for-profit media was happy to spew any false conservative, right wing propaganda at Republicans' request. Suddenly now, out of nowhere, it's "we're journalists?"

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 17m

So according to that establishment elite fascist and southern Neo-Confederate Mr. Bessent, to get a paycheck just now, we'll need to accept having a king / fascist Leader / gang boss? I suppose we'll want to change that, if that's the case.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 21m

But I agree it's not really to do with "leftism." Opinions on whether and to what extent people can change views and values they currently hold, perhaps enthusiastically, fanatically, run the gamut across our political spectrum.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 22m

I don't really follow. Are you talking about, say, murderers, or people who support fascism? If we're talking about people who support fascism, we can also just live beside them as best we can, tolerate their presence as we're able, argue and vote against them, try to stop them trashing the place.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 28m

As a liberal American familiar with the notion of immigration, cultural and ethnic diversity, that sort, I was thinking, "Europe is a place. Jews by whatever definition one likes may be living there or let's say may be citizens of the place. So ... European Jews. Doesn't seem very complicated."

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 30m

Speaking of the weirdness that nativism, nationalism, cultural and religious bigotry brings, some lady was telling me there's no such thing as a European Jew, even as a European follower of the religion of Judaism, because Europe isn't a place, it's a social construct, and they aren't part of it.

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 13h

JD Vance? That opportunistic, amoral, hillbilly-hating establishment elite conservative, Republican from the Magadonian province of Ohio? Denounce fascism? Not bloody likely. He’s a fascist. A big one. And speak against racism, antisemitism? You’ve got the wrong man, surely.

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 14h

Sounds a very typical conservative, Republican, right? Representing the views and values of conservative, Republican voters in the deep south Magadonian province of Florida, home of Lord Dampnut's swampy lair and fascist HQ, Mar-a-Lardo.

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 14h

I saw a reference to a "purple" opposition in which we the people all come together to fight conservative, Republican fascism. I found that funny. I want to live under a cloak of cozy complacency as well. Where can I buy one? Needs to cover your entire head including your eyes, ears, right?

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 14h

Are conservative, Republican voters still on that rhetorical jape they're not fascists, Nazis? Play acting along the lines of, "We all dun be too stoopid to be any of them thar fascists cuz we don't be knowing what it even twer?" You just quoted Hitler five minutes ago. "I see ... yes, we're Nazis."

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 15h

Yes. Agreed. But I have news for you as well, it's really always been ethical. The values, morals, ethics of pro-democracy liberals, progressives, democratic leftists have long been at odds with the values, morals, ethics of conservatives, right wingers, fascists, theocratists, anarchists.

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 15h

Maybe acknowledge and address the normative, ethical concerns relating to the distribution of economic power that generate popular support for tariffs? Maybe also the interests and incentives of establishment elites to pad their pockets, further their power, playing Big Boss dealmakers?

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 15h

My goodness what a petulant, vain, petty, hubristic child conservative, Republican voters chose to be their fascist Leader. I mean honestly. That's the best you could do? Of all the bigots, Nazis, KKK, terrorists, foreign agents, felons, rapists, gangsters in the USA, you went with Lord Dampnut?

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 15h

Yes, there should be no question in anyone's mind that conservative, Republican voters wanted a government shutdown, created a government shutdown, and are happy with the government shutdown - they want it to continue indefinitely. They hate democracy and its "democrat programs."

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 15h

But for every "liberal" who supports winning over Nazis with love, if indeed there are any, there's an army of "liberals" who will hit the beaches under heavy fire, claw their way to the machine-gun nests, and chuck in grenades. Just saying. They're a diverse lot.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 15h

It occurred to me after reading a lady patiently explaining to "liberals" that some people were evil, had flawed morals, values, ethics. Was she addressing the peace, love, and understanding "kumbaya" crowd, supposing they're the "liberals?" I don't know, maybe some liberals support that sort?

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 15h

I think I'm starting to get something. Do some people think of "liberals" as late stage 1970s egoistic "hippies" from the era in which they were being co-opted by conservatives and the right with utopian anarchist and then fake-anarchist rhetoric, "libertarianism" and so on? That's not "liberalism."

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 16h

That lady spent $100 M to help Lord Dampnut win the last election? The influence of raw economic power on US politics isn't always as subtle or indirect as all that, is it? Conservative, Republican voters love it, installed Supreme Court justices specifically to help economic power do that.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 16h

It's not about the kids. Some men are of a hubristic variety and suppose their DNA must be very special indeed, their gift to a future they otherwise would complacently destroy if they could make a buck off it. Others may see it as a risible form of living forever, a typically egoistic objective.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 16h

What a pack of establishment elite, entitled, hubristic, egoistic, plutocratic old f__s they are, right? But look at the bright side, at least Lord Dampnut didn't attempt to sexually assault her on camera. One supposes she's too old for him, if she's already out of school, working as a reporter.

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 16h

The difference is no one despises that fascist lady because of her peculiar, country, in-bred look or her crazy eyes alone, they despise her because she's a Nazi, while the people she has kidnapped, caged, deported because of their appearance may have no real issues or faults.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 16h

I like that one. Very well done.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 16h

Even WP? That formerly respectable news outlet now owned by that establishment elite, fascist-friendly, multi-billionaire who owns that virtual monopoly on online shopping and uses it partly for right wing, fascist political messaging? Remarkable.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 17h

One must admit when it comes to those northern midwestern states, Illinois stands head and shoulders above the rest. Minnesota is showing us something as well. The rest ... well ... may as well move to Old Dixie as live there.