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The wave of propaganda via conservative media was total and complete. I believe there is a lot of foreign money involved. I hope other democratic countries have
by le-mark 2y ago
The wave of propaganda via conservative media was total and complete. I believe there is a lot of foreign money involved. I hope other democratic countries have taken note.
- sympil 2y agoYes. And it was done so cheaply. It is now easy a relatively cheap to sway public opinion. The concentration of social media in a few company’s hands means that large amounts of regulation are needed.
- mostlysimilar 2y agoNot just conservative media. All media is captured by these oligarchs now. The real consequences will not be reported and will not be shared through social media. It's time to start building resilient in-person connections if you don't yet have them. The state has captured all digital communication.
- steveBK123 2y agoI think everyone here is overestimating voters. Inflation was higher than it has been in recent history (ex COVID spike). This already defaults people into "kick the bums out" mode. Trump is rhetorically gifted and was able to latch onto the topic even if his solutions will only worsen it. Don't assume malice and conspiracy where incompetence and laziness suffice.
- archagon 2y agoRhetorically gifted?!? Have you heard the man attempt to speak…?
- bdangubic 2y agoyou know the audience that considers him rhetorically gifted, right...? :)
- steveBK123 2y agoNot all entertainment is for all audiences.
- jfengel 2y agoYes, they've noticed. Unfortunately, the ones who are taking the best notes are the ones who want to repeat this performance.