r/TennesseePolitics • • Aug 01 '22

Meta No 'Groomer' Rhetoric

140 Upvotes

As an adult survivor of childhood sexual assault, believe me when I say this subject hits pretty close to home. There has been an absolutely revolting trend recently amongst right-leaning folks to claim that members of the LGBTQ community are pedophiles -- and moreover that they are trying to groom children to be willing participants in pedophilic relationships. Possibly because of the question about how to support trans teens as they struggle through an incredibly difficult time in life.

The trend I describe here is a coldhearted and cynical attempt to turn public perception against our fellow citizens. I do not think that the majority of those screaming "GROOMERS" at gay bars or Pride events actually believe this shit. I think the ringleaders are mostly obvious trolls. Their followers, however... Those are another matter.

Given the spate of political violence carried out in this country against members of various minorities by right wing extremists within the past handful of years, it is absolutely not alarmist to be concerned. Specifically: I do not think that it is at all unreasonable to be concerned that the anti-gay "groomer" rhetoric will inspire right wing extremist violence against members of the LGBTQ community.

I really could not care if anyone complains this is against "free speech" or not. You are more than welcome to join the reprobates on one of the other freewheeling subreddits that collected the dross of FatPeopleHate and The_Donald when they both got banned.

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If you see "Groomer" rhetoric, report it. I've already removed & banned at least one user.

EDIT: Banned 3, now. One even tried to Sea Lion me afterwards in chat.

If anyone needs additional corroboration that the Republican Party is waging an all-out offensive on the LGBTQ community, you can read this post on /r/Keep_Track.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 2h ago

RIP Darius Chappell

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Clarksville....... When I said Clarksville is becoming like Memphis I wasn't just talking about data centers!


r/TennesseePolitics • • 17h ago

He’s Another TNGOP POS

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 22h ago

Just A Reminder

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 16h ago

Unlike Mayor Young

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 23h ago

Go Vote Today!!

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 1d ago

Tennessee Voting Machines Default to Moscow Marsha

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Early voters were reporting issues with their voting machines selecting Republican gubernatorial candidate Marsha Blackburn, even when they selected another option.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 1d ago

Could Whiskey Pete be our Next Senator?

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Could Whiskey Pete be our next Senator if Marsha Marsha Marsha wins the election to be governor?

If this happens, what a nightmare.

I hope Marsha Marsha Marsha looses the election.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 1d ago

Round three: Coonrod challenges Hakeem for state House seat

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 2d ago

Looking to interview Tennessee voters about the 2026 governor’s election

20 Upvotes

Hello, I’m a student journalist at the University of Tennessee working on a story about the issues that matter most to Tennessee voters heading into the 2026 governor’s election.

I’m looking to speak with Tennessee residents about the issues influencing their perspectives and decisions on the upcoming election, whether that’s education, cost of living, healthcare, immigration, economic growth, or something else entirely.

Hearing a variety of perspectives is important to the story, regardless of political affiliation or which candidates you support. I want to learn what issues matter most to you, why they’re important, and whether you feel our state's candidates are addressing your concerns.

If you live in Tennessee and would be willing to participate in a brief interview for my story, please comment below or send me a DM! I’m happy to share more details about the assignment before we talk.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 3d ago

Go Out And Vote Tennessee!!

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She graduated from high school in Memphis before going to university in Knoxville.

Green is literally from here.

Your other “options” aren’t even remotely independent btw. They’re both explicitly Republican. They just want the label of being independent without the actual fact of them wholly dependent not being known.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 4d ago

Hatley Ads

26 Upvotes

What the fuck is with the David Hatley ads talking about tax evasion and corruption. Like that’s not a dealbreaker for the trump voters why should it be a dealbreaker breaker for Hatley voters over Blackburn? I’m voting for Jerri Greene but still curious about the inconsistency, why is one criminal worse than another? Make sense of your logic or shut the fuck up and sit down republicans of Tennessee


r/TennesseePolitics • • 4d ago

Justin Pearson not on ballot?

26 Upvotes

I'm sorry I'm so confused, I'm in Memphis and I triple checked the ballot and couldn't find Justin pearson! Did I miss it or what? Why wasn't he on there? Is he just not in this district or what?


r/TennesseePolitics • • 4d ago

Montgomery PoliTricks

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Where does Cameron Sexton live?


r/TennesseePolitics • • 5d ago

Tennessee Ranked #1 For Search Query "Is Pete Hegseth Gay"

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 5d ago

Another Reason Not To Vote For Marsha

68 Upvotes

Just read an article if Marsha wins she can name her successor to the empty seat for the Senate. Rumors are circulating that she will name Pete Hegseth to fill her seat. Do you want Pete as our Senator? NO! Please don’t vote for Marsha and keep Pete out of our state!


r/TennesseePolitics • • 5d ago

Blackburn to appoint Hegseth to replace her?

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There are so many good reasons to vote against Blackburn. This is one more. Hegseth would need GOP permission to run (hasn’t voted in enough primaries), and they’d give it to him.

Don’t want Hegseth as your senator? Don’t elect Blackburn as governor.


r/TennesseePolitics • • 5d ago

Nothing to see here.

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 5d ago

Can Justin J. Pearson Win in Tennessee?

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 5d ago

‘People don’t think they’re being heard’: Anna Golladay vies for Fleischmann’s House seat

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 6d ago

Tennessee Voters Report Ballots Switching to Blackburn! #Tennessee #Voting #LamontTyson

48 Upvotes

r/TennesseePolitics • • 6d ago

Stella Parton Claims Nashville-Area Machine Flipped Her Vote

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 6d ago

From the MarchAgainstNazis community on Reddit: Reports of Tennessee voting machines flipping Democratic votes to Republican

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Triple and quadruple-check your vote before submitting, which ever way you vote!


r/TennesseePolitics • • 6d ago

Work begins on Tennessee's newest and most expensive federal courthouse in downtown Chattanooga. With a total projected cost of $319 million, the 191,000-square-foot courthouse is smaller than others in the state but will cost triple the per-square-foot cost of any other Chattanooga office building.

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r/TennesseePolitics • • 7d ago

Holy cow. Early voting turnout in Davidson Co.

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