Bigots Are Stupid But Assume Everyone Else Is
(I’m explaining the tactics of a certain terrorist leader to my grandfather in the hopes that he’ll be less racist.)
Me: “It was genius, actually, the way he manipulated other countries into leaving and turned this into a very convenient America vs Daesh, us vs them, conflict. Then, how we made him a martyr. And every time one of our politicians rails against all Muslims, they gain more one more propaganda video. They know how to manipulate people. It’s why they’ve been so successful.”
Grandfather: “Are you a terrorist?”
Me: “WHAT?”
Grandfather: “Where did you learn this?! Are you listening to terrorists?!”
Me: *pulling up the PBS website on my phone* “No! I learned it from here!”
Grandfather: “Why would you compliment them?!”
Me: “Because pretending our enemy is dumb only helps them!”
Grandfather: *mutters about me being radicalized*
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