Mega media not just Maga media. Huffpost was on to something when they said they would not cover Trump when he was running. That lasted what 2 weeks or something? So they were the litmus test, and all their competitors saw this as a mistake and did not offer to stand with Huffpost. Now any idiot can say some inflammatory nonsense and they will cover it. For Christ's sake they don't even push back on flat earthers.
They use the terms like fascism, but they rarely define what it means. So people will make up a definition that suits them. Take the word patriot for example, its definition in the media is so mushy almost anyone fits in that category. Socialism, also has a definition which is rarely if ever discussed.
As far as Trump supporters, I think they are a lost cause. Just don't cover the rallies or their idiotic comments and they will crawl back under their rocks. Their viewpoints and opinions have been around for a very long time but only recently have they been able to amplify their message through the use of wide ranging media that is readily available.
Basically mega media has weaponized ignorance.
I am not sure how to fix this issue, but I think you have to start at the bottom, change the school boards so that politics and current events and history are taught and not white washed. But this takes time to accomplish and the R's have a 20 yr head start. All politics are local. Engaging young voters is also very important. They are our future.
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Lots of common sense and uncommon wisdom here 