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In reply to the discussion: A Game Designer's Analysis Of QAnon [View all]Hav
(5,969 posts)27. Good and frightening story
It shows to what lengths they go for their propaganda and that it took them being caught in a blatant lie to snap out of it. Many still believe it despite all the contradictions instead of admitting they got duped.
I know people, relatives included, who bought into this pizza gate nonsense which is so obviously an internet fabrication without any basis in reality (no victims, no whistleblowers, no witnesses). But it was still impossible to break through to the people I talked with. Anything that questions a conspiracy theory only strengthens their belief that this is just part of the conspiracy (for example, asking why law enforcement involved).
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Since you are ditching the meds and mentioned PTSD, I just wondered if you were aware that
rwsanders
Nov 2020
#9
Yes, worthwhile read, very good. Much too long for trumpanzees to handle. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2020
#14
Yes, near the annual rereading of The Hogfather, to skewer all Christmas traditions & get to this
catrose
Nov 2020
#21
Unfortunately a lot of America has been living in an alternate reality for years with privatization
WyattKansas
Nov 2020
#6
The difference is gamers know they are entering a manufactured reality world
Major Nikon
Nov 2020
#12
Russia and others are using the internet to drive the U.S.A. collectively mad....
KY_EnviroGuy
Nov 2020
#22
Stir in racism, wealth disparity, Putin, GOP, Fascist Oligarch eXtremists and you have MAGAts.
Hermit-The-Prog
Nov 2020
#23