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My sense is that most people don't know what's going on even in normal times, or at best would have some vague idea that the word "Venezuela" is in the news but
by hairofadog 9mo ago
My sense is that most people don't know what's going on even in normal times, or at best would have some vague idea that the word "Venezuela" is in the news but not be able to explain what's happening, so they interpret the question to mean either "Do you support President Trump" (30% do no matter what he does) or "Do you support the U.S. in this conflict against Venezuela".
Add to that the fact that most mainstream news and social media is now under the thumb of the administration and I have little hope of mass understanding of the recklessness of this move.
Even people who should know better, like Congress, the CEOs of some of America's largest corporations, and SCOTUS, seem to think this is a phase that will pass if they just wait it out.
I don't think the tide will turn until "average" Americans start feeling the pain intensely, which they haven't yet. For now it's just news happening in another part of the world.
- SilverElfin 9mo agoFair point. But America is so powerful that it may not feel pain intensely for a very long time. Too much capital, military strength, and momentum. For now and for years to come, if our country is controlled by the wrong people, it can continue to damage the world. As for the news and social media - agree. I was surprised that even the Washington post (if I recall) wrote in support of the raid. But it’s also bizarre seeing X listed in app stores as a “news” app, where it had climbed to the top spot in most countries. Considering it is overrun by far right types, I am not comfortable with where it is leading the world.