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Lonestarblue

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8. So true, and it's getting worse.

Sun Feb 14, 2021, 10:27 AM

Feb 2021

Right-wing media has always been filled with lies that twisted the news into a slam against liberals, but now it has moved on to conspiracy theories and the acceptance of violence as a means of political power. An acquaintance who used to watch only Fox has now moved to only Newsmax, and even more extremist version of reality. Until we somehow deal with the amount of garbage being broadcast, we will have a significant population that hasn’t a clue about facts of any sort, whether they’re related to science or to the economy or government.

Given our free speech rights, I have no clue how we reign in these outlets that are in effect preaching insurrection every day. Boycotts don’t work very well, and there are enough right-wing donors and corporate advertisers like the pillow guy, the Mercers, the Uihleins, and the Kochs to keep funding extremism because none of them want a government that actually functions.

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BREAKING NEWS for those breaking the news: "We the people" are sick of the "Trumpification" of [View all] Atticus Feb 2021 OP

But I DO want to hear about an avalanche of criminal charges being brought agains thim. Squinch Feb 2021 #1

I'm not holding my breath SledDriver Feb 2021 #4

Oh, I think those days are over PatSeg Feb 2021 #5

"very little money left" llashram Feb 2021 #12

That Barely Covers Debt Service ProfessorGAC Feb 2021 #15

thanks prof llashram Feb 2021 #16

Yes PatSeg Feb 2021 #24

I don't think selling the properties is even much of an option. Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #32

Yes, being it is Donald Trump, PatSeg Feb 2021 #34

His most profitable buildings are in a partnership where he is the minority owner. oldsoftie Feb 2021 #39

I know. The Trumps have money now. ananda Feb 2021 #18

for sure llashram Feb 2021 #19

Putin doesn't need Trump anymore PatSeg Feb 2021 #25

I see Trump spending the next years of his life as a defendant dlk Feb 2021 #29

I think this is the part that angers me the most: Once again he has gotten away yellowdogintexas Feb 2021 #30

Civil charges too, such as a wrongful death lawsuit in the case ooky Feb 2021 #20

Definitely. Squinch Feb 2021 #27

For far too long most of the U.S. media has been part of the problem, not part of the solution abqtommy Feb 2021 #2

So true, and it's getting worse. Lonestarblue Feb 2021 #8

I long for the day he resides in Tender hopper Feb 2021 #3

Yes and even his own family will ignore him most of the time FakeNoose Feb 2021 #23

. Soxfan58 Feb 2021 #6

Taking our attention off trump is a dangerous proposition. Paladin Feb 2021 #7

He will continue to be monitored along with all the other domestic terrorists - doesnt mean Kashkakat v.2.0 Feb 2021 #11

That's the way I see it as well.... Benedict Donald thrives on attention groundloop Feb 2021 #13

so let's not give him any attention bdamomma Feb 2021 #26

I do wish the media and everyone else would just refuse to discuss him yellowdogintexas Feb 2021 #31

Yep. Hugin Feb 2021 #9

YES!!!!!!! paleotn Feb 2021 #10

Agree! birdographer Feb 2021 #14

He is just not powerful or news worthy now that trial is over... Jon King Feb 2021 #17

The only true statement he ever made was: Bev54 Feb 2021 #21

Too late, gab13by13 Feb 2021 #22

T**** said: "The media loves me because I make them so much money." LastLiberal in PalmSprings Feb 2021 #28

extremely well put! bluboid Feb 2021 #33

Really. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #35

I am so sick of the Trump fans I know shit-talking Dems at every opportunity. Initech Feb 2021 #36

TY.. the "media" still trying to Cha Feb 2021 #37

What Atticus said..... Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #38