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In reply to the discussion: German Newspaper Hits Trump with Brutal Takedown; Said What No American Media Has Dared [View all]KY_EnviroGuy
(14,483 posts)88. I'm afraid we may goodie-goodie our way into oblivion unless...
we find a strong voice. Repugs are slowing gaining control of all our media mainly because they have access to vast amounts of capital. They're also trying to gain control of our educational systems. In a nutshell - brainwash, keep 'em dumb and in fear, and slowly destroy the government.
It is a very frightening situation to this old man that was raised by parents that went through the Great Depression and lost brothers in WWII. We may well have to go through another one to reset our compass, but hopefully we avoid the war.
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German Newspaper Hits Trump with Brutal Takedown; Said What No American Media Has Dared [View all]
syringis
Apr 2018
OP
+1, I think we can still go high but not in the dumbest most weak kneed way possible. The MSD kids .
uponit7771
Apr 2018
#76
Well considering how much of his "base" lies, cheats, steals, and commits adultery...
Initech
Apr 2018
#33
I was in Frankfurt recently and they had a Chinese news station in English, no CNN international
kimbutgar
Apr 2018
#53
Often when you are nearer in proximity you tend not to notice your surroundings as well
nolabels
Apr 2018
#60
OK, except its not really saying what a gazillion other people here havent already been saying -what
Kashkakat v.2.0
Apr 2018
#87