Quote (ofthevoid @ Jun 4 2020 09:14am)
Mattis is a symbol of what many progressives for a very long time rallied against. US hegemony, endless wars, military industrial complex, blank checks to the military, etc. Just feels weird for people who are so ideologically opposed to what he stands for all of the sudden praising him.
It would be like a staunch abortion critic who has been a public figure and has cemented views being publicly lauded and highlighted for what he said about the environment by feminists who also care about the environment. Just strange.
It's not strange. When you're right, you're right. Pat Robertson is also being praised for calling out Trump. Just because you like what was said by an individual doesn't mean you have to support them 100%.