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kentuck

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35. Appealing to the lowest common denominator is a type of populism that wins elections.

Reply to BamaRefugee (Original post)

Thu Oct 21, 2021, 08:10 AM

Oct 2021

Hitler did it.

Trump did it.

Dictators all around the world have done it.

The citizens have lost their ideals. Why be the best when we can be the loudest?

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This is what we're up against. And millions of 'Muricans will absolutely love this. [View all] BamaRefugee Oct 2021 OP

I just have to LOL secondwind Oct 2021 #1

Idiocracy, the documentary. spanone Oct 2021 #2

10 years ago that would have been an over-the-top parody. unblock Oct 2021 #3

I think the producer should have accentuated the tatas a little more. Buns_of_Fire Oct 2021 #4

I said the same thing underpants Oct 2021 #13

Yes. Xolodno Oct 2021 #30

Bimbo bully! samplegirl Oct 2021 #5

No Solly Mack Oct 2021 #6

It's too our advantage if large numbers of Magahats masturbate themselves to death Kaleva Oct 2021 #7

If Trump and Sarah Palin had a baby, then homeschooled her. OneBro Oct 2021 #8

Her ad reminds me of the former CIA agent, Valerie Plame! CaliforniaPeggy Oct 2021 #9

Abigail Spanberger jmowreader Oct 2021 #12

Plane ran - New Mexico 3rd in 2020 underpants Oct 2021 #15

Thanks jmowreader Oct 2021 #16

Spanberger lost her reelection. roody Oct 2021 #29

here Celerity Oct 2021 #27

That was really disgusting I_UndergroundPanther Oct 2021 #10

Her jacket doesn't fit. Comfortably_Numb Oct 2021 #11

Here's the best part jmowreader Oct 2021 #14

'Murica dixiechiken1 Oct 2021 #17

God help us,the kid has a handgun.What army are they expecting to attack them? Walleye Oct 2021 #19

they will be trained to double-tap the CRT-loving commie kids in kindergarten Celerity Oct 2021 #26

I'm surprised the toddlers Bettie Oct 2021 #34

Wow! Ohioboy Oct 2021 #25

Notice she took the time to list EACH FIREARM her brood is sporting. FESTIVE! BamaRefugee Oct 2021 #37

Just like baby Jesus! dixiechiken1 Oct 2021 #38

"millions of 'Muricans will absolutely love this" Equomba Oct 2021 #18

Holding back the puke nt RainCaster Oct 2021 #20

Oh my.... (n/t) Patton French Oct 2021 #21

First time I've ever used this "smile" Baked Potato Oct 2021 #22

this is fucking madness Celerity Oct 2021 #23

I will find a way to thank you later for introducing me to Michele and what this Equomba Oct 2021 #24

Lady Trump? Another escort. keithbvadu2 Oct 2021 #28

Jesus Fucking Christ. LuckyCharms Oct 2021 #31

What in the North Shore Chicago Oct 2021 #32

Sad! 'Merica! Sad! UCmeNdc Oct 2021 #33

Appealing to the lowest common denominator is a type of populism that wins elections. kentuck Oct 2021 #35

Exactly. And I bet this triggers tons of rightwing candidates to do "shoot em up" campaign ads BamaRefugee Oct 2021 #36

This is why many of us don't want to be identified as Americans when we travel abroad. mnhtnbb Oct 2021 #39