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Curtis

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41. Fox News is sane compared to where they get their news now

Wed Nov 2, 2016, 02:19 PM

Nov 2016

They use Breibart, Alex Jones, Washington Times and a multitude of just outright fake news where shit is just flat out made up to get their "news." Fox News really isn't the culprit any longer outside of Hannity.

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Holy Crap I Feel Dirty [View all] Curtis Nov 2016 OP

Sorry Dude - your sister is a fucking moron - its that simple pkdu Nov 2016 #1

it's beyond that Skittles Nov 2016 #38

There are a bunch of people who seem to not even *have* a BS meter. MindPilot Nov 2016 #49

It's like a religion, I think. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #2

I can agree with that parallel Curtis Nov 2016 #6

More like cult members kimbutgar Nov 2016 #51

Oh, that poor woman. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #52

The vast majority of scientists awoke_in_2003 Nov 2016 #58

Yep. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #59

Bookmarking to respond later. Good OP! Lucinda Nov 2016 #4

I don't know why some people are total suckers for propaganda Warpy Nov 2016 #8

Me too. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #9

Right wingers are absolutely convinced they are superior and have all the answers.... Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2016 #12

It's brainwashing. They started in the 80s with am radio and Fox News and continued from there. diane in sf Nov 2016 #10

My spoiled baby sister MFM008 Nov 2016 #11

Brainwashed Bear Creek Nov 2016 #13

Same experience Jon King Nov 2016 #14

you need a hug handmade34 Nov 2016 #15

Off to work Bear Creek Nov 2016 #17

She's part of a giant cult now. The "Cult of Trump." It's a real thing. pnwmom Nov 2016 #18

That link is going on Facebook. progressoid Nov 2016 #25

thank you for sharing. barbtries Nov 2016 #20

Fox News is sane compared to where they get their news now Curtis Nov 2016 #41

they set the stage barbtries Nov 2016 #50

No. They aren't brainwashed or victims of manipulation or marketing. 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2016 #21

Brainwashing might be the wrong word. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #22

People who accept over the top ideas without investigating them to at least try to find out 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2016 #28

I totally agree that Trump only cares about Trump. Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2016 #30

I can agree with that Curtis Nov 2016 #42

It's plain old fascism. baldguy Nov 2016 #24

I bet she watches / listens to Alex Jones infowars. Quantess Nov 2016 #26

Yep. Curtis Nov 2016 #43

And why is Obama waiting for SO LATE in his term to steal everyone's guns Patiod Nov 2016 #54

My siblings that listen to Alex Jones "Infowars" Quantess Nov 2016 #57

Your sister has been brainwashed by the alt-right and the alt-right internet. madaboutharry Nov 2016 #27

I have a similar story. Adrahil Nov 2016 #29

Curtis - It IS brainwashing. The lion's share of RW propaganda can be tracked back to the blm Nov 2016 #31

Always forget Curtis Nov 2016 #44

It's the exact same technique. Separate loyalty to family. Separate loyalty to country. No surprise blm Nov 2016 #46

You're braver than I am matt819 Nov 2016 #34

I belong to a FB page where most 90% of the members sound like ur sister. TheDebbieDee Nov 2016 #35

I wish there was a single mercuryblues Nov 2016 #36

Brainwashing is exactly correct-- through talk radio, Fox,emails, and right wing sites like Breibart andym Nov 2016 #39

Did she give any details about how she plans to revolt? eleny Nov 2016 #45

Well, today is interesting as as expected Curtis Nov 2016 #48

It is the oldest addiction in the book........ PORN. SuperDem2008 Nov 2016 #53

What do you expect as a reply here? "Thanks for telling us about your very stupid sister"? WinkyDink Nov 2016 #56

We had a similar set to with a "friend" of my wife's rurallib Nov 2016 #60

Religion vs Brainwashing vs Porn Addiction SuperDem2008 Nov 2016 #61

Well, they will go away eventually as they get old and die. Zing Zing Zingbah Nov 2016 #63

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