You might think "Oh, it's probably just some young kids messing around, right?" but actually, that wasn't the case at all - have you heard about this?🌸
Recently, there's been this huge news story about a "Hitler Group Chat" that some Republican Party (GOP) members were allegedly part of👀
The chat was so bad that politician JD Vance tried to defend it by saying "It was probably just kids joking around," but... turns out that wasn't true💭
What's the GOP Hitler Chat?
Basically, it was revealed that some Republican members had created a group chat making jokes about Hitler and Nazis.
Just hearing that might make you think "Wasn't it just a joke?" but the content was apparently at a level that was genuinely disturbing😳
The Gap Between JD Vance's Statement and Reality
JD Vance claimed that "the chat participants were like kids just messing around," but Mother Jones' investigation says this👇✨
- All participants were adults in their late 20s to 40s
- They were all political veterans and long-time Republican members
- This wasn't at a level where "they're just kids, forgive them" would apply
In other words, this wasn't "youthful indiscretion" or "pranks" - these were intentional statements made by adults🥺
Why Is Everyone So Interested in This Story?
Honestly, it's scary when the "true feelings" of politicians and their supporters become visible like this💡
Plus, when they try to use the "they're just kids" excuse, it feels frustrating, but realizing that excuse doesn't even apply is even more frightening...😮💨
To Summarize?
- The GOP Hitler Chat participants were not kids, but regular adults💬
- JD Vance's "they're just kids" theory was mostly incorrect💭
- This isn't something that can be dismissed as a "joke" - it feels like we've glimpsed the darker side of politics✨
It's easy to dismiss things as "just young kids messing around," but when you actually look into it, it turns out to be completely different🥺
Stories like this remind me how important it is to look beyond surface-level words and understand what's really happening behind the scenes💗
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Comments
ハンナ
That never happened. Even if it did, it's not a big deal, and even if it were problematic, it's not a significant issue. (This is exactly the situation right now)
ノーラン
＞You're saying we should focus on what really matters? Well then according to Vance, blatant racism within his own party isn't a problem.
サム
What's strange is that no Republicans are criticizing this. I've never seen a pedophile protector wearing a red tie either. You can tell a lot about someone by what they hate and what they don't hate. Women's right to choose, taxing the wealthy, voting? Republicans hate those. Nazi slogans, Hitler worship, attacking free speech and due process, using the military domestically? Republicans don't seem to mind those. Interesting.
ジョージ
From the article: Vice President JD Vance says we shouldn't pay attention to the awful leaked texts from young Republicans that Politico reported on Tuesday. He wants people to think it's 'just kids saying edgy and offensive things.'
クロエ
But Mother Jones' investigation shows they're adults, aged 24-35. Over 18 months, racist, anti-Semitic, and homophobic language was exchanged among 11 young GOP leaders. For example, Kansas Vice Chair William Hendricks repeatedly used racial slurs, New York's vice chair called rape 'epic,' and the chair said 'those who voted no go to the gas chamber.'
ノーラン
After the article was published, many Republican lawmakers and organizations issued condemnation statements. But Vance declared 'it's just childish pranks by kids, don't make a big deal out of it.'
ロバート
But this excuse doesn't work. The chat participants were adults aged 24-35. Three have unknown ages, but some have denied the statements and apologized. The White House is still avoiding comment.
クリス
Hendricks lost his position over this, and the Kansas GOP also stated 'this is offensive and doesn't represent our views.' Members were suspended.
リリー
Our ancestors fought Nazis in World War II, yet now our leaders are defending Nazis - it's like a comedy. Some people learned from history, while others just think it's a movie.
サム
Nazi bastards. America is finished.
グレース
Does Vance think of himself as a child too?
ノーラン
Conservatives call a 16-year-old Black thief 'basically an adult,' but when they're 30 and talking about Hitler, they're 'not mature yet'? What's that about?
ベン
Do white people think they're elves or something and aren't adults until they're 80?
エマ
The Republican Party seems confused about the definition of 'child.'
ジャック
Seriously, I thought they were like 18-22 years old, but they're completely different.
ハンナ
William Hendricks 24, repeatedly used racial slurs. Luke Mosiman 24, made rape jokes about other Republicans and xenophobic statements. Samuel Douglas 27, made discriminatory remarks about Native American women. Annie Kaikati 28, cheered on gas chamber comments. Alex Dwyer 29, used white supremacist codes and homophobic language. Peter Ziunta 31, insulted Black people and said 'I love Hitler.' Joe Marino 35, made anti-Chinese remarks and gas chamber jokes.
ロバート
Age unknown: Bobby Walker, Michael Bartels, Rachel Hope.
サム
Even if they were kids, rape and gas chamber jokes are absolutely unacceptable and require psychiatric evaluation.
クリス
30-year-old Nazis = children, meanwhile Palestinian children are being bombed. Make it make sense?
ロバート
Even if they were children, this is abnormal and scary. Shouldn't we take measures to prevent young people from being influenced by fascist and genocidal ideologies? Adults and leaders should be role models for children.
ハンナ
It's insane that 'Young Republicans' can be up to 40 years old. Sure, they're younger than representatives, but they're old enough to run for president.
