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Tommy Carcetti

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2. True, Limbaugh flourished in the 90s.

Reply to Lonestarblue (Reply #1)

Fri Nov 8, 2024, 10:29 AM

Nov 8

As did Gingrich and his Contract with America.

Not to mention Fox News starting up during that decade as well.

But even so, there was a certain "breather" element to the 90s, where the Cold War had ended, and we somehow naively thought all of Eastern Europe (including Russia) would seamlessly transfer to open democracy, and for a moment we just didn't feel as burdened as we did before, or how we would eventually feel burdened thereafter.

I suppose it's not unlike the four year respite we got with Biden from 2021-2025.

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I wrote this for my own personal Facebook feed, but I'm going to go ahead and share it here as well. [View all] Tommy Carcetti Nov 8 OP

Your choice of the 1990s is interesting. Lonestarblue Nov 8 #1

True, Limbaugh flourished in the 90s. Tommy Carcetti Nov 8 #2

This "shift" started in the 70's... orwell Nov 8 #5

Thanks so much for sharing your perspective... Hugin Nov 8 #3

You're welcome. nt Tommy Carcetti Nov 8 #4

Thank you for sharing that. I can relate. CaptainTruth Nov 8 #6

Good writing - but I take issue with the harumph Nov 8 #7

Let's hope it's not too late. nt Tommy Carcetti Nov 8 #8