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8. Yes. Saving children (not their focus) is a centuries old rallying cry

Reply to Timeflyer (Reply #5)

Sun Jan 4, 2026, 09:30 AM

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I heard an NOR report in this a few years ago during the rise of QAnon. People will throw their whole lives into a perceived threat to kids, from supposed demonic threats in the Middle Ages to rock lyrics to abortion. Geraldo did a special on it back when he was (usually) an investigative reporter. It’s still one of the highest rated network news specials and a go to time filler for local news on slow news days.

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