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In reply to the discussion: Trump just a symptom. RW Media is the cause of our political misery. [View all]Cosmocat
(14,558 posts)43. That is the most mind boggling part
We ARE right the overwhelming majority of the time.
But, our public figures and leaders run into a corner and hide when the endless droves of right wing shills come out with the knives.
HFH is it to defend the high ground?
They let BHO wither in the wind for 8 years, just an endless storm of complete bullshit thrown at him. In that way, they enabled the disconnect that allowed 45 to happen - they hate framed a capable, tough, thoughtful POTUS who did a darn good job, completely unopposed for 8 years.
No pushback as all, which helped to create this bizarre hellscape that 1/3 of the country made his term out to be, with the "middle" 1/3 thinking if they think it is that bad, something must be wrong.
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Trump just a symptom. RW Media is the cause of our political misery. [View all]
Funtatlaguy
Aug 2017
OP
Roger Ailes was a scumbag. I truly do hope his death was painful. If there is a hell...
Raster
Aug 2017
#2
Pretty much sums it up... have a dumb-ass neighbor who basically responds that way.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2017
#53
and our silence says it all...we can be superior all the way to continual defeat
dembotoz
Aug 2017
#40
Bernie doesn't run and hide... he's still out there fighting the good fight.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2017
#54
+1!!! This and campaign finance are the root causes of most of our problems, so
Dustlawyer
Aug 2017
#6
Remember "What would Jesus Do?" That sentiment sure disappeared. People know the Repubs
kerry-is-my-prez
Aug 2017
#50
I agree 100% The RW media created an alternative reality that brianwashed millions
Nitram
Aug 2017
#25
Very sad. It is extremely painful to see your own parents sink into the false paranoid reality
Nitram
Aug 2017
#30
Yup yup, me too... one of my best friend's wife has gone over to the "Dark Side."
InAbLuEsTaTe
Aug 2017
#55
Maybe you could find someone better than Charlton Heston to quote for your wrap-up.
Towlie
Aug 2017
#26
It appears the radical right is in an amplifying feedback loop which will self destruct.
TryLogic
Aug 2017
#33
Trump is the affliction, RW media is a symtom, Ignorant and lazy public is the cause.
Amimnoch
Aug 2017
#36
The Conservative Entertainment Complex is something to be hated with a red burning passion
uponit7771
Aug 2017
#45