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In reply to the discussion: Confirmation of something I've often observed [View all]dchill
(40,615 posts)24. That's good data. But I wonder how many links and shares...
...to the various "social networks" are adding to the influence of Fox and the other networks. And in the case of Fox, at least, these shares would be distilled down to the very worst of the liars on Fox. For instance, the new "FEMA gave BILLIONS in relief funds to illegal immigrants" is all the rage in my vicinity.
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Also, an enraged person has less reasoning ability and their beliefs can be more easily manipulated.
Hermit-The-Prog
Oct 11
#18
I also think that being a "victim" can be generalized. That's why no promotion. That's why your wife (or husband) left.
JoetheShow
Oct 11
#19
Have long noticed certain types of 'Christians' claim persecution over everything
Attilatheblond
Oct 12
#45
I noticed for a long time during the abortion debate that not being allowed to impose their religious beliefs on others
JoetheShow
Oct 12
#48
Thinking back to my grandfather, listening to AM talk radio ALL THE TIME in the 60s
Attilatheblond
Oct 12
#47
In my senior move management job one place we used to move people in frequently used to have Fox on
kimbutgar
Oct 11
#4
Despise FAUX as well, but their viewership is still relatively small. 3 million or so might
Silent Type
Oct 11
#6
They've hooked their empty skulls up to the bullshit nozzle and are happily taking in as much as they can get
GreenWave
Oct 11
#11
Competing with and replacing reality is a much bigger job than reporting news. nt
hay rick
Oct 11
#12
This has been happening for decades. I was an interior designer in the 90s and
Figarosmom
Oct 11
#14
The Fascist Oligarch eXtremists' propaganda network is a cancer on the body politic.
Hermit-The-Prog
Oct 11
#17
I thought Fox News was pass. They all like Newsmax. By the way over 50% of Americans don't have cable nor satellite any
HagathaCrispy
Oct 11
#23