One of the most common things I see from conservatives (and this pre-dates Trump by many years) is for them to use phrases something like "liberals are offended if I say X" or "saying X makes liberals mad". I have always found this amusing. My first reaction is to say, "Don't flatter yourself." When my conservative friends or family say dumb (and usually untrue) stuff, I may be astonished or bewildered, but mostly I am embarrassed for them, certainly not angry. It's embarrassing to see people you know and love publicly post crazy shit. And when people I don't know do the same, the last thing I am is offended. They mistake this embarrassment for offense, but I don't have the time or inclination to be angry or offended by dumb things.
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