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America does dominate social media in Europe. Most Europeans probably know more American politicians than they do their own, and have opinions about every Amer
by constantius 3mo ago
America does dominate social media in Europe.
Most Europeans probably know more American politicians than they do their own, and have opinions about every American event.
During US elections it's impossible to talk to anyone without their starting to opine about things they have no control over within a minute.
American culture wars are polarising societies that share nothing with the American one.
The last thing Europe needs is more Americanisation.
- felooboolooomba 3mo ago> American culture wars are polarising societies that share nothing with the American one. True, but that's because of considerable joint effort headed by the likes of Thiel, Musk, Bannon, ...
- constantius 3mo agoI think American culture wars would be a great meme (in the original sense of viral ideas) without any billionaires or politicians pushing it, simply because they are perfectly marketable, appeal to our desire for outrage, and can be weaponised to their advantage by attention/power-hungry parts of the population.
- thewileyone 3mo agoIt like watching car crash videos ... It's hard to look away ...