Can furries be conservatives?

[Meire 100]

I just imagine them being the opposite for some reason, or atleast they seem to be alligned to it. Because i saw this video of a furry being, asking question to Milo Yiannopoulos

Edited November 8, 2016 by Meire

[cider float 2,536]

Would be kind of weird for any to be but I suppose with an open mind anything is possible.

[Untitled Goose Q 5,136]

Furries are just like anyone else, and so they can have as wide a range of views and stances on anything as non-furries, be it political or religion or anythings.

 

So yes, furries can be conservatives.

[Concerned Bystander 2,902]

Of course they can.  Conservatism isn't an 'all or nothing' package, there is no reason at all why furries, bronies or members of any other (generally liberal) fandom shouldn't lean enough to the right or identify with certain aspects of conservative ideology enough to call themselves conservatives.

Edited November 8, 2016 by Concerned Bystander

[Kyoshi Frost Wolf 40,439]

Peeple shouldn't strive for any kind of label like this. If you are a fan of something and it is something you are passionate about, then that is just what it is. Sure, you don't want it to impact other important things in your life, but I feel there is far too much stigma around someone being very passionate about what they like.

[Twiggy 2,965]

Whether or not someone wears a fur suit is not indicative of their political alignment. Also, top kek.

[Anneal 2,194]

Of course they can.  Conservatism isn't an 'all or nothing' package, there is no reason at all why furries, bronies or members of any other (generally liberal) fandom shouldn't lean enough to the right or identify with certain aspects of conservative ideology enough to call themselves conservatives.

Agreed, though most bronies and furries lean to the left as far as I know, though that has to do with age demographic than what they like. People in their twenties and thirties lean heavily to the left, forties and fifties more towards the center, and beyond that people are more conservative.

[honk friend 1,972]

What the fuck is this thread

I suppose to answer your question, yes.

Edited October 20, 2020 by Annie

[Concerned Bystander 2,902]

Agreed, though most bronies and furries lean to the left as far as I know, though that has to do with age demographic than what they like. People in their twenties and thirties lean heavily to the left, forties and fifties more towards the center, and beyond that people are more conservative.

 

That is a bit of a generalisation, but probably not a million miles off the mark.  I myself have never been particularly left-wing, nor particularly right-wing, although I may lean heavily to either direction depending on the specific topic in question.

[Velcorn 279]

To answer your question, yes, furries can obviously be conservative, but I assume the majority isn't. I just found that video hilarious. I didn't know that guys before, but he's pretty cute and funny considering my first impression 

Edited November 8, 2016 by Velcorn

[Vlazamal 338]

That is a bit of a generalisation, but probably not a million miles off the mark.  I myself have never been particularly left-wing, nor particularly right-wing, although I may lean heavily to either direction depending on the specific topic in question.

It's a good guess given the age demographic, though. I'm a Christian fundamentalist high on the authoritarian scale; and I realize that's rare in bronies; so I don't go off touting my opinion all the time.

 

Fandoms are often diverse. 

Edited November 8, 2016 by Vlazamal

[Looks 130]

Asking if a furry can be conservative is like asking if a man can breathe.

[ARagY 1,152]

What does liking animals have to do with your political views? This seems like a question that's assuming something about conservatives, like that they hate fun. I would refer you to your own vid of Milo. He frequently states stuff about his fun.

 

Sidenote: Despite what people may tell you, Conservatism is not "that thing for racist old people" and Liberalism "the way of the modern era"

Edited November 8, 2016 by ARagY

[Hazard Time 1,127]

A conservative isn't necessarily a Christian fundamentalist.  Social Conservatives aren't the only kind of conservatives, and conservative values are more than just religious.  The general consensus that I've seen among conservatives is a dedication to encouraging capitalism, defending Second Amendment rights, decreasing federal spending/taxes, and pursuing an aggressive foreign policy.

 

I've met a few homosexuals who identify as conservatives, so I'm not at all surprised to hear about furries, and people who generally identify as part of a subculture, who have conservative standings, as well.

[Brightbart 268]

Can a brony be conservative? 

 

 

(rhetorical question)

[Zyrael 1,471]

haven't you ever heard of the gay, black, jewish KKK?

 

the answer is obvious.

[Methuselah 291]

I'm a Christian fundamentalist

Same. Though I don't care to use the term "fundamentalist" anymore because it's only used as a pejorative now.

[KiraTakahashi 748]

Why couldn't they be? I mean they are people too.

[El Duderino 878]

Conservative typically refers to right-winged political ideology. It also isn't black and white in what makes you conservative. If someone says they are conservative, that doesn't mean they share ALL the same views as other conservatives. It simply means they generally tend to lean towards the conservative side on certain issues, but it doesn't mean they ALWAYS do. For example, my grandparents are very conservative, but they are actually supportive of medical marijuana (something that I've noticed "conservatives" are assumed to be against).

 

Your interest in something like furries does not mean you can't have a conservative view on other things.

[Denim&Venöm 16,704]

I'm a furry and I view myself as moderately conservative. 

[GrimGrimoire 4,970]

Sure why not? I mean it is not like becoming a furry means you are automatically enrolled in Scooby Doo's school for clues or something with no option to join anything else.

 

I think you are pretty much free to vote or worship any way you like, whether or not you are wearing a fursuit.

[StormBlaze 992]

hi. im a retired from fandom furry (too much drama and i moved on) and im from a conservative family. 

 

it doesnt matter

 

 

furries just making it a big deal as usual, but theres other fandoms thatll react the same way. 

[EpicEnergy 22,355]

I don't see why they couldn't be.

[DubWolf 16,710]

EHeheheh

I like when edgy/troll people get their just desserts.

I'm sure there are plenty that meet both criterion.

[Early Sunsets 2,106]

Of course. Literally the only criteria for being a furry is that a person likes anthropomorphic animals. There's nothing political involved with it. There are even quite a few well-known people in the fandom (often called popfurs or popufurs) that are conservatives, or at least have some conservative views. 2, The Ranting Gryphon comes to mind.