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Should Pro-Lifers be Snarky? (with Dank Pro-Life Memes)


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Josh and Rachel interview Elijah Thompson from Dank Pro-Life Memes to compare and contrast his messaging with ERI’s. Topics include the potential value of snark, whether it’s possible to make memes that aren’t strawmen, whether Dank Pro-Life Memes feeds people’s vice, and Elijah even responds to a question from a pro-choice follower who is critical of Dank Pro-Life Meme’s work.

  • 00:00: Introducing Elijah Thomson.
  • 2:52: The history and goals of Dank Pro-Life Memes.
  • 7:06: How mocking and snark affects DPLM’s goals
  • 18:38: Can a meme be made that isn’t a strawman argument?
  • 25:49: The time and place for snark.
  • 33:01: Elijah responds to a critic of Dank Pro-Life Memes.
  • 43:19: Are you feeding people’s vice by mocking stupid arguments?
  • 59:07: Renee asks “Why don’t you call out bad pro-lifers more?”
  • 1:06:01: On that burning IVF lab…
  • We reference bodily rights arguments and “the Violinist” in this episode, but we didn’t explain what we meant by that. Learn more about this category of pro-choice arguments here: https://EqualRightsInstitute.com/BodilyRights

    Related Links:

    • Dank Pro-Life Meme’s Facebook Page
    • The Fetal Position Podcast
    • John Oliver’s Lies about Abby Johnson and Crisis Pregnancy Centers
    • “Abortion is Healthcare”: A Misogynistic Non-Argument
    • Video: “How do you respond to infighting over strategy and other things within the pro-life movement?”
    • Four Practical Tips for Responding to the Burning Fertility Clinic
    • Fetal Position Episode 42: The Burning IVF Lab Analogy
    • Subscribe to the Equipped for Life Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Subscribe to ERI’s other podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.

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