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That’s not what I said. It’s frustration with a system that’s set up to work against you. Is that not a fair assessment of the US political climate?

• realce 2y ago
  Sorry, I didn't mean to nitpick. I totally agree with you about the frustration, but I also wanted to highlight how authoritarian governments aren't simply the outcome of general social stupidity or a lack of education. IMO that's somewhat of an elitist or champagne-socialist scapegoat and simplification. A notable point would also be that the USSR had an authoritarian government while also maintaining a near 100% literacy rate and an exceptional regard for education. Apologies if I misrepresented your statement.
  • peterfirefly 2y ago
    > while also maintaining a near 100% literacy rate And totally honest official statistics!
  • relaxing 2y ago
    On the other hand, the marked lack of reading comprehension demonstrated in this thread can’t be explained by coincidence alone.
    • realce 2y ago
      At least one of us can attempt a civil conversation.
      • relaxing 2y ago
        Hijacking a conversation to push your own agenda isn’t civil.
        • realce 2y ago
          That's an oddly paranoid statement. My agenda is what - to promote an admiration of Nazi Germany and the USSR's literacy rates?
          • relaxing 2y ago
            You’re mad because you thought someone said conservatives are dumb.
            • realce 2y ago
              lol that's amazingly incorrect