I am asking this from a genuine place, so I’m looking for genuine answers. I’m really not looking for trolling here.
in looking through other questions here and elsewhere, I’ve become super curious about this.
what is with the current MAGA conservative desire to “own the libs” or see “liberal tears” or engage in “trolling the left wing”?
I’m confused by this mainly because if we’re meant to be one country that succeeds *together,* going out of your way to make roughly half the country miserable is really confusing? so maybe someone can explain this attitude to me in a way that actually makes sense and isn’t just snarky or shitty.
**I’m seeking actual understanding here.**
thanks.
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