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      47% are extremely susceptible to disinformation echo chambers.

      The rich have eroded academic institutions and flooded the airwaves, muddying the waters of reality that only those with time and strong critical-thinking skills can parse.

      Put another way: if I was a psychopathic piece of shit I’d know that a dumb electorate is easier to grift and control. So I’d make sure they stay confused, ignorant, and apathetic.

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          That’s related to Survok Theater, right? Between Dugin and him, the Russian propaganda tactics being used read like an open book. We see the game being played but what are some possible solutions? Must we hope people learn their lesson in the collapse to come?

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        I can’t bring myself to listen to or read right wing media for even a second. Anyone that claims Trump is doing a good job will make me fly into a Hulk-like rage.

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      I wonder what percent of them only hear the news that things are going great

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        Probably not many. My uncle listens to right wing podcasts all day. He used to constantly bring up their half informed talking points, but now… Almost nothing, but you can tell every time he does, it’s filled with desperation. Like he NEEDS me to understand he made the right decision. It’s all black tar copium

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            Sounds maybe even open to some kind of olive branch. I don’t expect an apology or admission of wrongdoing from anyone. If they can admit this isn’t what they wanted I’ll take it.

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              Wishful thinking, were talking about people who WANT immigrants to suffer, they don’t care how. The only thing that matters now is that “they” are suffering and that’s unacceptable to them. Tho I can appreciate your desire for a common ground to fight against what’s happening, they hate us, literally just because we care.

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        no felon rigged it, I seen it real time as the machines glitched in my area, I knew WTF happened but I held out hope that someone with power would end this bullshit so if I gotta put in my big boy pants and join in imma fuck up any maga cunt I see

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            Nobody can prove it did not happen either.

            Anyone can say anything about any of the systems, and it would take a panel of experts to explain why it may or may not be a valid criticism.

            That is the problem with computer voting in the USA ; it’s inscrutable , the exact opposite of how a democracy should function.

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              Because no one can prove a negative. Therefore the accusation or claim is null.

              Also, it’s not computer voting. It’s a touch screen that then prints out your votes. That’s what you put in the ballot box.

              Have you not voted recently?

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                I’ve probably been voting longer than you been alive. I’m so glad you could resolve my confusion with such bland, marvelous words, which shows a dedicated understanding of this very complex topic.

                I’m sure you looked at the 176,933 precincts in the USA that has over 100 voting systems, with numerous often contradictory practices, and mediums ranging from paper ballots to many other types including the very fancy touch screens. In fact I know you did. I will rest easy. Again, thank you for helping me