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HopeAgain

(4,407 posts)
2. Because they are damn good at propaganda
Tue May 8, 2018, 12:41 PM
May 2018

We are totally underestimating this movement. While we laugh at Giuliani and sit back and assume that Trump will not finish his term and that there will be a "blue wave" in November, they are taking over the minds of millions upon millions of Americans. The Russians have taught their american subjects how to poison the well of truth and facts. Is there a counter psychology that we can use to fight off this "hypernormalization?"

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
6. Yes. My view for many months..many, many...
Tue May 8, 2018, 12:58 PM
May 2018

I am also not one bit confident about Nov 2018.

And don't anybody call me defeatist.

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
9. I am doing what I can on a local election -NY 27th..
Tue May 8, 2018, 01:24 PM
May 2018

Maybe we can pull it off.. don't know.
But nationally.. The 'evil doers' are doing there thing, and unless more 'good doers,' wake up....

patricia92243

(12,591 posts)
3. Ana president always has the bully pulpit. And, Buffoon is actively brainwashing the public
Tue May 8, 2018, 12:41 PM
May 2018

to believe it is all a witch hunt.

LiberalFighter

(50,783 posts)
4. The question was probably too open ended.
Tue May 8, 2018, 12:50 PM
May 2018

And those interviewed may consider it political when it was all about DT politics that created the situation.

unblock

(52,116 posts)
5. temporarily, we're at a disadvantage because mueller isn't out there defending his actions.
Tue May 8, 2018, 12:56 PM
May 2018

but once the facts start coming out, and some very damning evidence, it will be a different story.

if we make it that far, that is....

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