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In reply to the discussion: Why do people hate the government so much? [View all]Mike 03
(18,007 posts)7. When you ask Americans point by point if they'd like
government to do this or that, they mostly love the things government does.
My theory is that there is a massive propaganda campaign by corporate types to condition low-information, aggrieved citizens to believe that government (and immigrants, LGBT, Blacks, Latinos, etc.) is to blame for their failures in life. The corporate elite need people to believe this so that they vote for politicians who will deregulate everything (especially markets), destroy our agencies. appoint conservative pro-business judges and give enormous tax breaks to the wealthy, and get rid of the social safety net
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Yep. Everyone loves and insists on the regulations that apply to their neighbours
meadowlander
Nov 22
#9
I agree. A lot of people are ignorant of what government is and isn't. Does and doesn't do.
Solly Mack
Nov 22
#3
It works especially well when there is no effective counter-propaganda.
DJ Synikus Makisimus
Nov 22
#50
The Soros Foundation has made a good start by purchasing over 200 radio stations, in over 40 markets
dlk
Nov 23
#55
I give credit to the right wing for understanding that. I despise them for making use of it.
dgauss
Nov 22
#51
MAGA only hates government that tries to help and protect people not like them. nt
Jit423
Nov 22
#34
Really great question. I personally have no squabbles. All in all, State, Federal and Local are doing pretty well IMHO
Evolve Dammit
Nov 22
#38