• GrapesOfAss@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Ron Swanson is a fictional character, doofus, and a caricature at that

    Offerman said in 2017, “While I admire the philosophy of the libertarian mindset, I think it’s proven to be ineffectual in actual governance. So no, I’m not. I’m a free-thinking American.”

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              No, not really. He ran on being an “outsider” who wanted to “drain the swamp,” remember?

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                McCain and Palin were both elected officials. Both called themselves ‘mavericks.’ Heck, Bush Jr. was the son of the Commander-In-Chief / CIA leader and he played off that he was just a simple cowboy.

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      It’s a genuinely funny caricature, though. He’s also a really good dude that loves and cares for people.

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      Yes… The fictional character is the poster child… That’s why I like the character Ron, not necessarily Nick. Doofus, lol