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jorndoe
4.2k, those Trumposts (composts) tend to have some mix of factual errors (or lies), bullshittery, misrepresentations, mudslinging, self-praise (or narcissism), select pretense, ... The populists inhale it nonetheless. -
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366The populists inhale it nonetheless. — jorndoe
Something I find frustrating in trying to understand, and something that causes me much consternation. Reluctantly, I have come to accept that there a great number of ignorant minds vulnerable to manipulation if you inflame hatred strong enough in them.
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