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[–] sanpedropeddler@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

I have seen literally zero evidence he was maga. It is alarming to me how fast people are latching onto that narrative. The confidence with which random strangers speak about him and his mental state is really gross.

[–] rowdy@piefed.social 8 points 2 weeks ago

While I wouldn’t call this evidence, it is an indication of the circles he frequented:

  1. The photo of him Slav squatting in a tracksuit.
  2. The Halloween costume with Trump’s face painted green - most likely a Pepe joke.

Both the Slav squat and Pepe are commonplace memes on 4chan and by extension, groypers.

[–] Swordinferno@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago

The only evidence I have seen that may point to extreme-right beliefs would be the jokes on the bullet casings. The 'bella ciao' one could be in reference to a remix of the italian song that is popular among the "Groypers".

All we really know is the person was really into video games and internet culture.

Also, it's not just random internet strangers jumping to conclusions here. It's journalists, politicians, and government entities.

[–] mc900ftJesus@lemy.lol 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] sanpedropeddler@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

So your evidence is that his grandma said his dad is a republican? Most of my family is republican too, and I'm a socialist. I'm gonna need more than that.

[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 weeks ago

He was just as much a piece of shit as the piece of shit he shot. He was more MAGA than not.