For the first 49 years of my life, I wondered how the Holocaust could have happened.

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32. I think I disagree

We know what is happening, additional study isn't really needed.

We're just afraid to do the right thing.

And that would be teaching everyone critical thinking in school. Get people to think and not just assume what they hear on TV (or from their friends, or pastors) is correct. Teach them that while tribalism is genetic, our tribe should be humans defending the planet from global warming. Teach science and demand extraordinary proof for extraordinary claims.

But yeah, that can't happen without a sea change because ... religion. And to a lesser, extent, capitalism. Our system is designed to produce willing consumers making money for the ones at the top .. who make all the rules to keep it that way.

I remember watching a few seconds of Fox the other day when they were doing the usual ridiculous spin on the news. What was interesting was the commercial break then went to an equally outlandish (and really obviously fraudulent) commercial trying to fleece their viewers.

Reminds me of the WC Fields line about "never smarten up a chump or give a sucker an even break." We have con men not just in the White House, but ruling the US and way too much of the rest of the world.

Education is the key. Trump's election was a clear indictment of our education system.