Political memes are the foundation of freedom of expression and creativity.
comes off as attacking any man who wears makeup
Who are the other men being attacked by Democrats for this?
By mocking a public figure for {trait} you create a toxic atmosphere for other people with {trait}. Just because you (justifiably) hate him doesn’t make it okay to create that environment for others.
Obviously there are various degrees to this, but eyeliner? We’re really gonna start enforcing outdated toxic masculine standards because it suits us now?
really gonna start enforcing outdated toxic masculine standards because it suits us now?
Not at all what’s happening. Weaponizing bigotry against bigots is what’s happening.
I would argue it’s not at all genuine criticism but is instead highlighting for such a critic what that criticism is like to receive.
I understand that’s the intention. But you’re seeing it through a lens that already understands that, and aren’t looking at the wider effects.
Edit: Also are you seriously arguing that it’s okay to be homophobic/transphobic as long as your target is a homophobe/transphobe?
