I find that sort hedge-betting and disclaimer speech to be inherently slimy and off-putting, but it's not limited to the left or Gen Z.

How many times have you heard a pretty staunchly right leaning person, in the midst of giving a monologue about why women shouldn't be cops or soldiers or something say something along the lines of 'listen, I'm not saying women are bad. Women are capable of many things and I respect women who are strong and capable enough to do....'? How many times when hearing one say something about the black crime rate do they then say something about 'I know that it's not all black people, there are plenty of fine black patriots who aren't like this and...' And so on.

There is the seemingly very deep need to introduce the counterargument to one's own argument, while making the argument, inside a great deal of people on the right. A sort of preemptive attempt to stave off any criticism by bringing it up first, acknowledging the criticism has a point, but doesn't apply here to you, before being able to full make one's own argument. And it's really disgusting and pathetic.

We never see the Left use this technique. I've never seen a communist say 'listen, I know that capitalism has brought more people out of poverty than any other economic system, but...' or 'The vast majority of White men are actually pretty decent, civilized, law abiding, and hardworking people, however...'

It's only the right that always pays lip service to the enemy's points and gives them the stage for a bit before moving on to make their own points. Next time you're listening to anyone on the right, even someone 'ultra based', pay attention and listen for it. As soon as they start making a broad point that is largely correct, they'll stop, catch themselves, and bring up the 'Not all...' and 'I'm not saying that...' counterpoints before moving on. Once you notice it, it's impossible not to see.

I find that sort hedge-betteing and disclaimer speech to be inherently slimy and off-putting, but it's not limited to the left or Gen Z.

How many times have you heard a pretty staunchly right leaning person, in the midst of giving a monologue about why women shouldn't be cops or soldiers or something say something along the lines of 'listen, I'm not saying women are bad. Women are capable of many things and I respect women who are strong and capable enough to do....'? How many times when hearing one say something about the black crime rate do they then say something about 'I know that it's not all black people, there are plenty of fine black patriots who aren't like this and...' And so on.

There is the seemingly very deep need to introduce the counterargument to one's own argument, while making the argument, inside a great deal of people on the right. A sort of preemptive attempt to stave off any criticism by bringing it up first, acknowledging the criticism has a point, but doesn't apply here to you, before being able to full make one's own argument. And it's really disgusting and pathetic.

We never see the Left use this technique. I've never seen a communist say 'listen, I know that capitalism has brought more people out of poverty than any other economic system, but...' or 'The vast majority of White men are actually pretty decent, civilized, law abiding, and hardworking people, however...'

It's only the right that always pays lip service to the enemy's points and gives them the stage for a bit before moving on to make their own points. Next time you're listening to anyone on the right, even someone 'ultra based', pay attention and listen for it. As soon as they start making a broad point that is largely correct, they'll stop, catch themselves, and bring up the 'Not all...' and 'I'm not saying that...' counterpoints before moving on. Once you notice it, it's impossible not to see.

I find that sort hedge-betteing and disclaimer speech to be inherently slimy and off-putting, but it's not limited to the left or Gen Z.

How many times have you heard a pretty staunchly right leaning person, in the midst of giving a monologue about why women shouldn't be cops or soldiers or something say something along the lines of 'listen, I'm not saying women are bad. Women are capable of many things and I respect women who are strong and capable enough to do....'? How many times when hearing one say something about the black crime rate do they then say something about 'I know that it's not all black people, there are plenty of fine black patriots who aren't like this and...' And so on.

There is the seemingly very deep need to introduce the counterargument to one's own argument, while making the argument, inside a great deal of people on the right. A sort of preemptive attempt to stave off any criticism by bringing it up first, acknowledging the criticism has a point, but doesn't apply here to you, before being able to full make one's own argument. And it's really disgusting and pathetic.

We never see the Left use this technique. I've never seen a communist say 'listen, I know that capitalism has brought more people out of poverty than any other economic system, but...' or 'The vast majority of White men are actually pretty decent, civilized, law abiding, and hardworking people, however...'

It's only the right that always pays lip service to the enemy's points and gives them the stage for a bit before moving on to make their own points.