Reject compromise, become more extreme, even in sense of humor.
A Republican lawmaker raised eyebrows after posting AI-generated images on Christmas Day that depicted him beating up Santa Claus.
Indiana state Sen. Chris Garten’s post on the morning of December 25, where he was pictured body-slamming Santa in front of the state capitol building, did not go down well with his followers on social media. [The Independent]
Nor did he react well when his vicious incoherence was criticized:
“With everything going on in the world, I struggle to understand why my evidently humorous post is considered news,” Garten told The Independent. “The fake outrage online is a stark reminder of how overly sensitive society has become, and maybe some self-reflection is in order,” he added.
A few hours after posting, Garten acknowledged the backlash in a follow-up message where he labeled his critics “snowflakes.”
While self-reflection is often in order in politics, abusing the big S Claus did not come off as humorous. I wonder how many calls for his resignation will result.
And if the Democrats will overperform, given the chance.
