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bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
92. But I think the distaste for politicians is media fed into all ages in a big way....
Tue Aug 23, 2016, 10:09 AM
Aug 2016

And the media likes to concentrate on the negative, so very few people think much about how much the government already does for them.

Did you get a look at this:

http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2016/07/how-american-politics-went-insane/485570/

It's pretty interesting. Have shared with some people I would call "politiphobes" because I do agree it is a thing.

Dumbing down through television? world wide wally Aug 2016 #1
Dumbing down, period, but low-information media doesn't help matters. Buckeye_Democrat Aug 2016 #6
Yeah, trying to show "both sides" when there are really only 1.001 side: reality and 1/10 % lunacy. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #51
And the Internet. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2016 #73
Teach-to-the-test means no teaching critical thinking. Also no societal respect for wisdom. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #50
Yes. A Great Big Yes... freebrew Aug 2016 #53
Dumbing down through 40 years of GOP anti education policies. Initech Aug 2016 #64
Then how come it's not Millennials, who are the problem? Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #80
except people aren't actually dumber, and in fact it's older voters who are supporting Trump. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #79
Very good point... Whiskeytide Aug 2016 #98
spot on. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #100
I hope you're right... Whiskeytide Aug 2016 #103
Excellent Post WiffenPoof Aug 2016 #116
Really? Does this surprise anyone? Hugin Aug 2016 #2
I think there is some real truth to your statement. hamsterjill Aug 2016 #21
it goes beyond this DonCoquixote Aug 2016 #27
+1000000! SammyWinstonJack Aug 2016 #30
This should be its own post! wcast Aug 2016 #32
Wow. I'm honored that my lowly post indirectly led to such a cogent thesis. Hugin Aug 2016 #76
Exactly! KPN Aug 2016 #93
Oh noes you used the word 'elites'! Rex Aug 2016 #112
+1 -nt CrispyQ Aug 2016 #24
on the contrary, i think it's a sign things are improving. unblock Aug 2016 #3
that's a hopeful point of view but I don't think it's that simple. At all. cali Aug 2016 #4
i agree there's more to it than that. unblock Aug 2016 #11
I bet you're right- the 2022 census (why can't they do it every 5 years?) cali Aug 2016 #23
Exactly. KMOD Aug 2016 #5
If you ignore Palin, Romney and McCain, then Trump is a giant step backwards. randome Aug 2016 #19
This is also what I'd like to think. trotsky Aug 2016 #40
It's like the loud cry of a beast in fear SomeGuyInEagan Aug 2016 #68
from 1931-1995, democrats held the house all but 2 terms, and the senate all but 5. unblock Aug 2016 #71
Nixon and Ronald Reagan Loki Aug 2016 #7
No Trump's support is equal too the % of Americans who are mad that an African American is POTUS Botany Aug 2016 #8
The ignorant, hateful bigots have always been here, Cyrano Aug 2016 #9
You're absolutely right...nothing new about it, just the virulence levels have risen. Moostache Aug 2016 #102
24/7 trashing of the President for 8 years by one party and their coporate media liberal N proud Aug 2016 #10
The GOP's 50 year war on public education Zorro Aug 2016 #12
Watch this week's John Oliver if you haven't seen it yet. Initech Aug 2016 #65
It just seems to get worse Astraea Aug 2016 #13
I would say it's not just the rise of Donald Trump. Phlem Aug 2016 #14
Speaking strictly personally. WinstonSmith4740 Aug 2016 #15
Television bucolic_frolic Aug 2016 #16
The GOP and its media have been building this for years Saviolo Aug 2016 #17
International trade destroyed most of the low level jobs in the US. Kablooie Aug 2016 #18
Dissagree Egnever Aug 2016 #35
That's the monetary policy part of my argument. Kablooie Aug 2016 #39
I still dissagree Egnever Aug 2016 #42
You're right it's not black and white. Kablooie Aug 2016 #57
those economic aggregates don't mean anything Angel Martin Aug 2016 #54
Surely they mean something Egnever Aug 2016 #66
+1! KPN Aug 2016 #94
If international trade harmed workers and the middle class, progressive countries would be worse off pampango Aug 2016 #90
Some of the big money people up top want fascism. Mc Mike Aug 2016 #20
I think we all know what it is. Marr Aug 2016 #22
That is certainly part of it. Martin Eden Aug 2016 #25
knr, cali Hekate Aug 2016 #26
A big flashing neocon sign Blue Owl Aug 2016 #28
It's not only wealth worship loyalsister Aug 2016 #29
How the Hell did we get here in deed.... asiliveandbreathe Aug 2016 #31
Agreed, we have sumthang bad wrong,,,,,,, Cryptoad Aug 2016 #33
I think intelligence increases Zing Zing Zingbah Aug 2016 #89
This worries me a lot as well. rivegauche Aug 2016 #34
You have to ignore the rest of the republican field in my opinion to put this all on Trump Egnever Aug 2016 #36
Charlatans Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2016 #52
How did we get here? Johnny2X2X Aug 2016 #37
With information overload, we are able to choose our dosage bigbrother05 Aug 2016 #96
it is something I will never understand... berksdem Aug 2016 #38
Trump is the result of George W. Bush, IMO. Greybnk48 Aug 2016 #41
Oh well, this country allowed for him to happen. tenderfoot Aug 2016 #43
Dismissing it all as white working class racism and ignorance will eventually cost the Democrats Ex Lurker Aug 2016 #44
wait for it: Duck Dynasty 2020 0rganism Aug 2016 #45
Its the Media Stupid polynomial Aug 2016 #46
It's not only the media. that is merely part of the problem. cali Aug 2016 #47
The GOP has gone completely insane over the past 8 years WaltonH Aug 2016 #48
+1, I agree. He is repulsive, revolting, disgusting, abhorrent, objectionable, vile, foul and nasty uppityperson Aug 2016 #69
A large part of our country worships success and wealth Calculating Aug 2016 #49
Imo, it's right wing media & churches brainwashing the masses. -Steph- Aug 2016 #55
Trump supporters would vote for Adolph Hitler for president if they could es35 Aug 2016 #74
Trump was pushed on America by the media starting last summer. jalan48 Aug 2016 #56
I agree with this. alarimer Aug 2016 #58
How the hell did we get here? One word: MEDIA DFW Aug 2016 #59
There needs to be a consumer for said media. Phlem Aug 2016 #63
Our middle and secondary education does indeed suck DFW Aug 2016 #70
And you really think the people voting for Clinton former9thward Aug 2016 #77
In my circles, yes, I do DFW Aug 2016 #81
Um. Far more people at Trump rallies are riding rascals, than skateboards. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #82
There is more than one part to that equation DFW Aug 2016 #84
Statistically, though, Trump voters are older. That's a fact. Also, Millennials are the most Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #85
But I think the distaste for politicians is media fed into all ages in a big way.... bettyellen Aug 2016 #92
well certainly when you have one party saying "government is ineffective" and then gridlocking Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #101
You're most welcome! I think it you'll enjoy it too. bettyellen Aug 2016 #104
I'm an optimist, myself. Which is one reason why I thought the Convention messaging was so good. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #105
I am getting psyched about all the judicial appointments we could get out of her win... bettyellen Aug 2016 #106
If they don't move on Garland before then, she should find the most progressive 18 year old she can Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #107
HA. bettyellen Aug 2016 #109
It's not education, it's fear, economics and religion adigal Aug 2016 #110
But fear hasnt been beating hope. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #111
point made, but then counterpoint made DonCoquixote Aug 2016 #113
Tell me about it. Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #114
pleasant surprise DonCoquixote Aug 2016 #115
I know exactly how we got here Skittles Aug 2016 #60
ronnie &georgy boy getting into the oval office were much earlier signs. donnie is just the latest. niyad Aug 2016 #61
All this bullshit about "outsiders" being better because of the "corrupt system" and we bettyellen Aug 2016 #62
So a voter is "simple minded" unless they vote for the insider over the outsider? davidn3600 Aug 2016 #75
I do think it's simple minded to think strong working relationships are inherantly evil.... bettyellen Aug 2016 #91
Many Americans love bullies. radicalliberal Aug 2016 #67
Anger. Alkene Aug 2016 #72
we got here because the GOP has been yanking the chain of their base for decades Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #78
TWITTER! CELL PHONES! THE EDUCATION SYSTEM! VIDEO GAMES! YOUTUBE! INTERNET MEMES! THESE KIDS TODAY! Warren DeMontague Aug 2016 #83
Have you ever heard of a thing called fluoridation? Fluoridation of water? Orrex Aug 2016 #86
The media has controlled this entire horse race. Never underestimate their power. Native Aug 2016 #87
Too negative and not constructive Cary Aug 2016 #88
hair alone bora13 Aug 2016 #95
As we see the rise of Trump leaves no doubt that we could also see INdemo Aug 2016 #97
A great deal of it has to do with identity politics. bklyncowgirl Aug 2016 #99
In all your OP's reasoning... I don't see RACISM even listed. KittyWampus Aug 2016 #108
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