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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 · 6d

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 · 6h

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 · 7h

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.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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 · 8h

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 · 8h

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 · 9h

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 · 9h

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 · 9h

I like that one. Very well done.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 9h

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 · 9h

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.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 9h

Conservatives, Republicans talk funny, right? When you hear them say anything, think "strike that, reverse it," to take a note from Mr. Wonka of candy man fame.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 9h

Conservative, Republican voters don't care about costs, economics, inflation, any of that sort of thing when Republicans are in charge. They're happy to pay $50 K for a new car, if it helps end democracy and foment anti-democracy fascism. Corporate media reflects conservatives' disinterest.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 9h

Yes, presenting serious systemic problems as personal failings because personal choices, behavior may sometimes have some minimal impact on outcomes is a hallmark of conservative, Republican rhetoric on economic values, ethics. It's meant to stop voters wanting "activist government" to do anything.

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Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 10h

Banging on in overly general terms about "freedom" and "liberty" is especially associated with crypto-fascism / fake anarchism / "libertarianism" as well as utopian anarchism / gangsterism, movements conservative, right wing fascists use to attack democracy, the US Constitution, the rule of law.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 10h

Yes, when people go on about "freedom" and "liberty," it may be worthwhile to ask whose freedom or liberty to do what, exactly, how others may be involved or affected, and the ethical basis being invoked. Are we talking the freedom to do child sex abuse? Own slaves? Rule from on high? What?

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 10h

Not sure but seems quite likely. They seem to be the only ones lambasting pro-democracy liberals other than the anti-democracy conservative, right wing, Republican fascists, theocratists, and fake anarchists.

Hansel Krankepantzen @krankepantzen.bsky.social · 10h

And more of the same. Saw some wag explaining to "liberals" that some people are bad, have defective morals, ethics, have unfortunate values, are anti-social. Because we didn't know. We thought everyone was lovely. What the hell planet do these people come from? What world do they live in?

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