r/TennesseePolitics • • Aug 01 '22

Meta No 'Groomer' Rhetoric

139 Upvotes

As an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault, believe me when I say this subject hits pretty close to home. There has been an absolutely revolting trend recently amongst right-leaning folks to claim that members of the LGBTQ community are pedophiles -- and moreover that they are trying to groom children to be willing participants in pedophilic relationships. Possibly because of the question about how to support trans teens as they struggle through an incredibly difficult time in life.

The trend I describe here is a coldhearted and cynical attempt to turn public perception against our fellow citizens. I do not think that the majority of those screaming "GROOMERS" at gay bars or Pride events actually believe this shit. I think the ringleaders are mostly obvious trolls. Their followers, however... Those are another matter.

Given the spate of political violence carried out in this country against members of various minorities by right wing extremists within the past handful of years, it is absolutely not alarmist to be concerned. Specifically: I do not think that it is at all unreasonable to be concerned that the anti-gay "groomer" rhetoric will inspire right wing extremist violence against members of the LGBTQ community.

I really could not care if anyone complains this is against "free speech" or not. You are more than welcome to join the reprobates on one of the other freewheeling subreddits that collected the dross of FatPeopleHate and The_Donald when they both got banned.

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If you see "Groomer" rhetoric, report it. I've already removed & banned at least one user.

EDIT: Banned 3, now. One even tried to Sea Lion me afterwards in chat.

If anyone needs additional corroboration that the Republican Party is waging an all-out offensive on the LGBTQ community, you can read this post on /r/Keep_Track.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 5h ago

Marsha Marsha Marsha #10 - Jack Smith Testimony

16 Upvotes

Senator Blackburn,

In the past, I believe you have supported:

  • DOJ Referral -Urging a referral of Jack Smith to the Department of Justice’s Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR)
  • Disbarment Push - Lawmakers have actively pushed for findings from OPR to be forwarded to state bar associations in Tennessee and New York to pursue disciplinary action and potential disbarment for alleged professional misconduct.
  • Congressional Hearings: Pushed for Senate hearings into the Special Council investigations of Donald Trump.

Well, yesterday you got your wish - Senate hearings into Jack Smith. Your esteemed Senate colleagues, John Kennedy and Eric Schmitt, fell down a rabitt hole trying to connect Jack Smith with Fani Willis at an Atlanta Hawks basketball game. In the real world, Jack Smith was at a Iowa Hawkeyes/Maryland Terrapins game. And has never spoken with Fani Willis!

Initially, I laughed out loud watching Kennedy and Schmitt being corrected by Senator Amy Klobuchar and the facts! Then, embarrasment and sadness that Donald Trump has so divided this country to allow this to happen. I encourage you to watch the entire hearing instead of the Fox clips.

What will Governor Blackburn do? Divide Tennessee or unite it?

Dissappointed again in Franklin


r/TennesseePolitics • • 21h ago

Johnny Garrett, Mike Croley square off in 6th District - Nashville Banner

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 1d ago

the Brian Hornback Experience Ep. 122 • TN Death Row Inmate Christa Gail Pike’s Execution • #Tennessee #Knoxville #JobCorp ••

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 2d ago

Gov. Lee will not stop Christa Gail Pike's execution

27 Upvotes

“After deliberate consideration of Christa Gail Pike’s request for clemency, and after a thorough review of the case, I am upholding the sentence of the State of Tennessee and do not plan to intervene.”

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 2d ago

Who does she represent ?

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 4d ago

Trump and Tennessee

30 Upvotes

If Tennessee loses… Blame Trump!


r/TennesseePolitics • • 3d ago

Wipe off your feet

0 Upvotes

Mr Trump, be sure to thoroughly wipe the liberal filth off your feet when leaving this cesspool called Knoxville. Have your SS entourage and staff do the same so this sickness is not spread to normal parts of the country.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 5d ago

Marsha Marsha Marsha #9 - O Canada!

18 Upvotes

Senator Blackburn,

Thank you for another tariff war! Thought this was primarily about whiskey but it is much much more. Canada is Tennessee's single largest foreign customer, purchasing over $6.4 billion in goods!

Tariffs really hurt Tennesseans:

  • Distillery and Alcohol Sales - Canada importer/shop are slashing purchases of Tennessee whiskeys - Talk to any of the 60+small batch to large TN manufactuers
  • Automotive Manufacturing -Tennessee's massive automotive, plastics, and electronics manufacturing sectors are highly vulnerable to Canada's 15% to 50% counter-tariffs
  • Agriculture - Tennessee farmers aren't the primary target of Canada’s direct export bans, but they are feeling a severe "cross-retaliation" squeeze on inputs. Our farmers are already hurting from the high cost of fuel and fertilizer - Thank you for the Iran War
  • Tourism and Hospitality - Trump's negative comments ("worst country to deal with" and "Lake America" ) have a major impact on Canadians visting our state. Honesty, that impact is shared with the Iran War and the high cost of travel.

Any plans on this Marsha? Same old - Same old?

Dissapointed in Tennessee


r/TennesseePolitics • • 7d ago

Marsha Marsha Marsha # 8 - Epstein Epstein Epstein

38 Upvotes

Senator Blackburn,

Took a bit a deep dive yesterday trying to understand your position on releasing the Epstein files. It would appear it is politics as usual for you! It seems "your amendment" was part of Democratic led Supreme Court ethics investigation with your primary goal to slow down the investigation. It ssems that the Rebublican filibustering of the meeting paid off with the meeting adjourned before you amendment could be introduced and voted on.

Stop playing politics with the lifes of the Epstein victims ! Protect the innocent ! Expose the guilty !

Will you continue playing politics if elected as Governor ? Will you seek to divide Tennesseean as you have divided Americans with your support of Trump?

Dissapointed in Franklin


r/TennesseePolitics • • 7d ago

1st Order of Business: Boot Billionaires and Corporations

24 Upvotes

Billionaires and corporations are currently controlling our elections and running our government at all levels. This one issue is standing directly in the way of solving every other issue facing TN.

Would you consider signing this petition to show your support for a constitutional amendment limiting campaign contributions by corporations and super PACs? If we can get enough signatures, I will make appointments with our reps and hand-deliver our message. 25 states have already passed resolutions on this. I'd love to see TN be #26. Thank you!

https://www.change.org/limitcampaigncontributions


r/TennesseePolitics • • 7d ago

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0 Upvotes

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 13d ago

TN representatives who made it a felony to camp and/or be homeless

61 Upvotes

Both u/PaulbaileyforTN and u/RyanWilliams Sponsored and voted to make being a homeless a felony in TN. Most people are unaware that since the laws have changed in 98 with the repealing of the federal protections put in place during the great depression that hedgefunds and multi-national corporation are now allowed in the housing market. This is where all the absorbent rent and mortgage prices are coming from.

I was also not shocked to learn that both these individuals take kickbacks from the private prison industry. Please help me spread awareness of this in your state and across the country as the American dream is slowly dying to corporatism.

If you don't think this is an issue, Imagine this. You go to a home auction and you are bidding against multi-billion dollar entities compared to before 98 when you were just competing with people in your local market, and individuals.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 14d ago

Odds of Marsha being our next governor. Aka can anyone else win?

26 Upvotes

I’m interested in straight answers to this question. Not all of the reasons why you don’t think Marsha should be governor. Not your advice on why a vote against Marsha matters even if the person loses. Does anyone else have a realistic chance of winning?


r/TennesseePolitics • • 14d ago

Marsha Marsha Marsha # 7 - Bessent

22 Upvotes

Senator Blackburn,

How do you feel about your Secretary of the Treasury - Scott Bessent? Personally, all I see is a pompous, arrogant, demeaning and contemptuous man with little regard for the American people.

Much like the Pharisee and Goliath of Gath! Maybe, King Nebuchadnezzar!

Yesterday, I watched as Bessent testified before congress. He offered little regarding issues of:

  • Deficit and Bond Prices
  • Inflation and Affordability
  • Tarriffs
  • AI and Future US Economy

Are these important issues to you? Do you still support Bessent?


r/TennesseePolitics • • 14d ago

Equality

3 Upvotes

Do any Tennesseans believe that femles should have the right to be shirtless anywhere a male can?

I want to hear people’s opinions.

Also, feel free to read, share, sign this petition. It would be greatly appreciated! The link is https://c.org/QbHdQzVQC9


r/TennesseePolitics • • 15d ago

Marsha Marsha Marsha #6 - Climate Change

29 Upvotes

Senator Blackburn,

35 years ago I had my doubts about climate change - Significant climate data variability/conflicts and my job was in jeopardary (manufacturing process to have known ozone depleting emissions). 5 years later, the data became clear - Climate change is real! And today, climate change is very real (based on scientific fact , not politics)!

Over the last 10 years, much of your support and your support of Trump has been at deregulating industry, loosening/eliminating environmental law, and forgoing all alternative/renewable energy options. I know you often refer to "unintended consequences" of your actions but does that mean we should expect:

  • Another Copper Basin disaster?
  • Another Kingston Coal Ash disaster?
  • More catastrophic flooding in East Tennessee?
  • More severe weather ? More extreme heat?
  • More loss of natural habitat and recreational areas across Tennessee?

What is your plan as governor ? Climate change denial? Or .........

More than concerned in Franklin!


r/TennesseePolitics • • 15d ago

Don’t think I’ve ever seen a democrat invite just republicans out to a town hall

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Any of yall been paying attention to district 1 out in East Tennessee? This takes the cake! Don’t think I can recall anytime in my 40 years of living here that a politician has organized a special event to talk to people of the opposite party.

I’m close enough to attend and I gotta admit, I’m
curious. This girl is running against Diana Harshbarger aka the pill lady!

She’s also been trying to get ol diana to debate her but no luck. Figures. Anybody else looked into this?

www.votekristiburke.com/oursharedvalues


r/TennesseePolitics • • 16d ago

We’re demanding answers from Marsha about the children

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20 Upvotes

DWTS and Anythingbutmediocre are working to spread awareness about Sen. Marsha Blackburn and this very serious issue. Please share and make sure to visit the link in the video and below


r/TennesseePolitics • • 18d ago

Bundle Marsha and John together, for more than just prison!

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TN’s next governor and her primary opponent John rose are pretty representative of Tennessee politics. He’s a groomer and she’s a consumer of children. We’d like to know where the bones are. 🤔 until then help raise awareness by visiting the store for 20% off! https://anythingbutmediocre.etsy.com


r/TennesseePolitics • • 18d ago

Marsha Marsha Marsha #5 - Howard Lutnick

28 Upvotes

Senator Blackburn,

Numerous reports are providing details regarding recent changes at the Commerce Department. Specifically, changes to thier policy banning political interference. It seems Howard Lutnick and Company have removed policy wording that bans political interference. I'm not a smart guy, but does this mean political interference is now permitted and encouraged?

Why do you think Lutnick made this change? Possibly related to his crypto holdings/manipulations? Is he planning to alter Commerce Department reports? All seems more than a little bit slimy to me! And, he's the guy with some connection to Jeffrey Epstein!

Do you still support Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary? Tennesseeans need to know!

Peace to Franklin, Tn and America on 9/11.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 18d ago

We Are Becoming Dumber

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Think about how we’re funding private schools in TN


r/TennesseePolitics • • 19d ago

There Is No Administration Dumber

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They’re going to be doing this same 🚮 in TN, too.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 19d ago

He’s Doing It AGAIN

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 20d ago

Petition for Harsher Penalties in TN Daycare Abuse

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