far right radicalization and white supremacist ideology. Indeed, Republicans often dig up supposed concerns about mental health in order to distract from other issues.
After the elementary school massacre in Uvalde, Texas, Republicans and the far right scrambled to spread disinformation online about the shooter, pinning the problem on groups they wished to demonize — including trans people, those with mental illnesses and the Democratic Party. “Well, it’s just tragic what happened down there. We learn something new every day about how can we improve,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said onafter the shooting. He said that there should be a funding influx for “focusing on mental health” in response to the shooting. McCarthy voted against the bill on Thursday.
In reality, Republicans who speak out in favor of mental health funding in response to horrifying mass shootings are likely readying for coming attempts to
Problem. 'Mental health'™ is at best a marketing brand for largely evidence free psychiatric practices. Kids do need support but this is not useful. Kids like adults are victims of political and economic exploitation. We need to fix that. Go AOC She is the one to do it.
Curious what was attached to the bill?
Curious what was attached to the bill?