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Is it true America has a long history of idolizing outlaws? Can you name some? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

Jesse James.

Billy the Kid.

Jeffery Dahmer.

Charles Manson.

Al Capone.

Baby Face Nelson.

And many, many more.

Out of all these, though, the only one I have seen still be idolized in some capacity is Dahmer. Women seem to love him, despite the fact he was gay. And a cannibal.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

To that extent, Trump

I still think that guy needs to go fuck off a cliff, but he fits the premise right?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago

Bonnie and Clyde

also the most prominent idolized today isn't Dahmer; it's the guy who just got elected for president

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Do people really idolize dahmer?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Yes