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stopdiggin

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8. more than a little truth ....

Reply to cilla4progress (Original post)

Sat Nov 9, 2024, 12:37 PM

Nov 9

I become more convinced (influencer, social media, shock jocks, et.al.) - that a decent portion of our country makes no clear distinction between the world we live in and a reality TV. (including their own roll play/cos-play ?)

I mean - it's all reality, right? 'Nother episode around the corner .. ?

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How about this explanation? [View all] cilla4progress Nov 9 OP

I think this is a huge part of what happened. No joke. nt LAS14 Nov 9 #1

This is likely a large part of it. SheltieLover Nov 9 #2

Separating parents from NJCher Nov 9 #3

A good many people love drama Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #4

Bread and circuses ... and no Civics education LSparkle Nov 9 #5

Yeah keep 'em stupid and ignorant Dem4life1234 Nov 9 #7

oh fucking god... Ysabel Nov 9 #6

more than a little truth .... stopdiggin Nov 9 #8

I think this is definitely part of the explanation Island Blue Nov 9 #9

+1. trump is the ultimate carnival barker, ignorant people ate that crud up. Silent Type Nov 9 #10