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underpants

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9. Back in the 90's I saw a survey that said something like at least 10%...

Reply to NewHendoLib (Reply #6)

Mon Nov 11, 2024, 01:43 PM

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and maybe even 20% considered “Entertainment Tonight” the news.

We are surrounded by people who watch reality shows as the prime entertainment. They never ever watch the news. You referenced EarlG’s post - these are the people who get one or a couple pieces of disinformation via the algorithms and figure that’s enough for them to know. It boggles the mind.

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I've mostly stayed away from DU and news for nearly a week. After that time - my current thoughts [View all] NewHendoLib Nov 2024 OP

I have watched nothing and don't plan to for the near future. LakeArenal Nov 2024 #1

That's where I am too. I gave until it caused pain. I won't do that again. nt Maru Kitteh Nov 2024 #7

Depending on the next four years, I may be done forever. LakeArenal Nov 2024 #12

Haven't had a t.v. for 10-15 years. That solves one problem. erronis Nov 2024 #22

Pretty much my thoughts as well. yardwork Nov 2024 #2

Someone posted this yesterday. It's obscene. CrispyQ Nov 2024 #3

The top 6 (all red) total $690M by my math. underpants Nov 2024 #5

Ads do work. underpants Nov 2024 #4

I don't doubt that they do (but it still boggles my mind). we turn off the sound and look away. NewHendoLib Nov 2024 #6

Back in the 90's I saw a survey that said something like at least 10%... underpants Nov 2024 #9

I'm as weird as you... consider_this Nov 2024 #24

Yeah, people are cattle. Xavier Breath Nov 2024 #10

😀 underpants Nov 2024 #21

And I think that social media markodochartaigh Nov 2024 #13

Political adds obviously do not Tumbulu Nov 2024 #15

"Do ads - or signs - REALLY change people's minds or decide things for them?" GOP spent massively on simple messages BlueWaveNeverEnd Nov 2024 #8

I agree about the constant bombardment of ads, political commentary (not news), Polly Hennessey Nov 2024 #11

"Do ads - or signs - REALLY change people's minds..." No, however... Shipwack Nov 2024 #14

"So my view is that NOTHING Kamala - - or Joe - could do or say would make a difference. MAGA is a cult - ancianita Nov 2024 #16

All opinions - yours, mine and theirs. NewHendoLib Nov 2024 #17

This is the most important issue. IrishAfricanAmerican Nov 2024 #18

"But if we don't deal with the media, propaganda and acceptance of lies, good luck to us all" ancianita Nov 2024 #19

I believe signs matter. Littlered Nov 2024 #20

A couple thoughts pat_k Nov 2024 #23