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greta thunberg has like 30 minutes until she gets called a tankie (hexbear.net)

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[-] QueerCommie@hexbear.net 40 points 3 days ago

As a youth who realized I’m mostly so based (and scarcely compared to her) because this area is my autistic special interest, I’m afraid we’re in a similar boat as non-representatives. Still, I remain hopeful and we are slowly radicalizing as conditions worsen.

[-] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 41 points 3 days ago

I have noticed that many people who are disabled (such as myself who is AuDHD) or GSM/trans are usually the first to be radicalized as MLs (or at least anarchists).

[-] QueerCommie@hexbear.net 24 points 3 days ago

Maybe it’s just my manner of talking but I have radicalized in part a decent amount of people - all ADHD and/or autistic. I have also met other leftists that are almost all neurodivergent. I feel like the strong interests, neuroatypical empathy, and feelings of justice play a role beyond the explanation of oppression/disability.

[-] Imnecomrade@hexbear.net 21 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I definitely believe the deep empathy that neurodivergents are usually better at plays a key role, along with the obsessive interests and experience of oppression/discrimination. Most autistic people struggle with keeping a job for two years, so the financial and time management struggle I believe pushes us to the left quickly.

[-] QueerCommie@hexbear.net 21 points 3 days ago

In addition to hyper empathy, the tendency to not be too attached and defensive of an in group (NT empathy) and instead extend rational concern broadly.