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by jachee 664 days ago
I think you’ve run across one of the major, unfortunate reasons US elections are so close, from the …less-progressive… side of things.
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Well that's easy to explain. Most voters skew older for historical reasons and older people tend to become more conservative as they age (again, for historical reasons).

This "gamer rage" is a more recent enabling by technological anonymity, as well as instantaneous, cheap global communication. Actions without consequences, but without needing millions to cover up the petty actions.