• CatZoomies@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I never knew how much of a progressive Nick Offerman was. I’m glad he’s sensible, has empathy and compassion, and truly cares for others. This was a great read and really makes me proud. I never got the vibe that Ron Swanson would have voted for Trump, because Ron was always a good man at heart.

    I recently read about Samuel L Jackson thanks to Lemmy, and found out in his Rolling Stone interview he is also a progressive, hates Trump, and not only is great friends with but stuck up for Brie Larson for all the hate she got.

    I don’t like following celebrities, but these are two good persons that can lead by example. We desperately need good role models.

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      1 year ago

      I never watched Parks & Rec, only knew of Offerman from the memes. I was also surprised to learn he was progressive. On an unrelated note, his role in HBO’s The Last of Us was great!

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      He wrote a book a while ago called ‘Paddle Your Own Canoe’, it’s where I learned he is really not like Ron Swanson at all, outside of the woodworking. It’s funny how many people think he believes the same things a character he played does.

      He genuinely does seem like a very good person and role model.

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      He’s done some writing and speaking on his brand of progressive masculinity. A childhood friend got really into it in high school. He seems to be a pretty good guy by all accounts.