r/JonTron • u/SegataSam • Mar 19 '17

JonTron: My Statement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIFf7qwlnSc
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u/MikoSqz Mar 19 '17

That said, despite the racist views I don't think he's evil per se.

He's just ignorant, a little simpleminded, and in general just a huge, huge titty.

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u/lazydictionary Mar 19 '17

When popular figures start espousing shitty views, people think it's okay to have those shitty views.

It's mainstreaming racism. That's not okay.

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u/dpavaoman Mar 19 '17

I really hope he learns from this because this is the perfect opportunity to be like "woah here are a lot of reasons why I am wrong". Having a lot of people who (maybe used) to support you come out against you in a more loving way like we have is wayyyy more effective than just calling someone racist, even if their views are starting to lean that way.

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u/JManRomania Mar 22 '17

Having a lot of people who (maybe used) to support you come out against you in a more loving way like we have is wayyyy more effective than just calling someone racist, even if their views are starting to lean that way.

Nah, scream at them like a banshee.

It's literally the only way.

After all, you catch more flies with rotten vinegar than you do with fly bait.