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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
114. Tragic for sure. This is devastating, breaking millions of families and lives.
Thu Nov 4, 2021, 01:47 PM
Nov 2021

And that's horrifying, even without wondering if people could possibly one day need to flee for their lives.

You've defined propaganda. it works. NewHendoLib Nov 2021 #1
And it works on everyone Johnny2X2X Nov 2021 #13
Exactly. Those who do more and better propaganda will win voters NewHendoLib Nov 2021 #34
This country could sure use some "propaganda vs truth" messaging KS Toronado Nov 2021 #37
This is true. I have a very intelligent friend who succumbed.. ananda Nov 2021 #50
Brilliant aerospace engineer I know... Johnny2X2X Nov 2021 #70
I know. Also, ananda Nov 2021 #77
Yes, I have seen this mentality in seemingly smart people. It's truly bizarre. LymphocyteLover Nov 2021 #101
It works because it appeals to people's emotions wnylib Nov 2021 #62
Propaganda is one of the two root causes of most of our country's problems. Dustlawyer Nov 2021 #60
Various personality traits especially dispose some to conspiracism Hortensis Nov 2021 #110
We can assume this is a large scale effort, well funded to create chaos and division in the US? Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #2
Yes the sane, intelligent people do under estimate the damage. Much of it is Russian propaganda Walleye Nov 2021 #7
I firmly believe that much of this stuff is KGB psy-ops. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #16
I agree completely. Too many people who weren't alive during the Cold War don't know what's going on Walleye Nov 2021 #22
GOP welcomes Russian assistance. They have T-shirts saying they would rather be Russian than Dem. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #32
They love Putin, and it's well documented how much he hates the United States Walleye Nov 2021 #35
The GOP works hand in hand with a dangerous enemy and few seem to care. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #41
Sounds like something out of a political novel. Walleye Nov 2021 #42
No one would have believed a work of fiction depicting our current reality. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #45
Well I wouldn't have, that's for sure. It still seems unreal Walleye Nov 2021 #75
Many of us are in shock. We cannot believe a white supremacist autocracy is going to take over. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #76
That's for sure. Some dystopian sorts would have predicted that the internet Hortensis Nov 2021 #111
Dark and dystopian is the correct description. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #113
Academi/Blackwater is helping mahina Nov 2021 #59
FSB not KGB. The Soviet Union is no longer in existence. JanMichael Nov 2021 #95
Yes FSB is the reincarnated Russian spy agency, KGB. Irish_Dem Nov 2021 #96
Well funded NJCher Nov 2021 #28
fear and insecurity kiri Nov 2021 #61
This site has a Qanon presentation mrsadm Nov 2021 #86
Thanks, Kiri. Hortensis Nov 2021 #112
You Underrate Yourself As A Writer, Sir The Magistrate Nov 2021 #3
Thank you, The Magistrate... LuckyCharms Nov 2021 #9
I agree with both of you. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 2021 #31
Clarify which Dallas trip and JFK attendance he's talking about right up front. jaxexpat Nov 2021 #43
The whack jobs have always existed long before Internet and social media. Claustrum Nov 2021 #4
Jim Jeffries tells a joke about idiots/social deviants and social media. Probatim Nov 2021 #54
While I understand the analogy, I don't completely agree with it. Claustrum Nov 2021 #55
Yep, that's a pretty brilliant observation-- Wingus Dingus Nov 2021 #69
People will believe anything. It makes him feel better Walleye Nov 2021 #5
"The Internet is like a big room where all the crazy people meet". - caller to Rush Limbaugh. PoliticAverse Nov 2021 #6
Nope.. Pretty much mainstream LiberalArkie Nov 2021 #21
"That's some crazy shit." n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2021 #25
go on Google or Bing and do a search for "jfk jr." for a real surprise. LiberalArkie Nov 2021 #26
K&R spanone Nov 2021 #8
I think we need to look back in history and study past periods of insanity bucolic_frolic Nov 2021 #10
One of the more insane periods was The Burning Times. There isn't a lot of niyad Nov 2021 #18
Should be an op NJCher Nov 2021 #30
I'd say the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution Wednesdays Nov 2021 #65
A book that might relate AncientOfDays Nov 2021 #66
I study and write about art and have learned that the Italian Renaissance happened as a result of CTyankee Nov 2021 #68
Sex drugs and rock n roll waddirum Nov 2021 #91
King James edited the Bible which most of us use today and he also wrote a Discovery of Witches SweetieD Nov 2021 #99
Yes, i know that same kind of guy, where i live. Omnipresent Nov 2021 #11
Very well written Ishoutandscream2 Nov 2021 #12
Make no mistake. They are dangerously psychotic. Roisin Ni Fiachra Nov 2021 #14
You expressed it very well indeed. The crazies have always been amoung us, but, niyad Nov 2021 #15
I keep thinking of JFK, Jr.'s sister Caroline. How sad for her to have to put up with this. Ugh. SheilaAnn Nov 2021 #17
These assholes never think of the feelings of the families involved. Plus they love hurting people Walleye Nov 2021 #24
This stuff can't be shrugged off, but it proves they believe Scrivener7 Nov 2021 #19
Pretty eloquent writing from my view. I'm waiting for accusations of witchcraft to start flying Bristlecone Nov 2021 #20
It is disturbing. I'm beginning to feel like I'm living in an open-air lunatic asylum. Ocelot II Nov 2021 #23
As I said below, FoxNewsSucks Nov 2021 #40
The DeLaRocha corollary. Mopar151 Nov 2021 #103
K&R Solly Mack Nov 2021 #27
Waiting for some Jonestown event to happen. Cobalt Violet Nov 2021 #29
The CoViD deaths among anti-vaxxers soldierant Nov 2021 #88
You're right. It absolutely can't be shrugged off. However, we have to strike a balance between ancianita Nov 2021 #33
Stupidity and insanity Glaisne Nov 2021 #36
It should scare you. All of us. FoxNewsSucks Nov 2021 #38
Even Reagan is turning in his grave, and it largely started with him. Pobeka Nov 2021 #39
These people have always existed Maine Abu El Banat Nov 2021 #44
It's scary how many actually showed up for this nonsense Ohioboy Nov 2021 #46
You are dead wrong about one thing Blecht Nov 2021 #47
hEY, It worked 2,000 yrs ago so what is the problem? packman Nov 2021 #48
Your inherited senses know what's happening. chia Nov 2021 #49
That's exactly how I felt about the Trump boat parades and truck parades. Tommy Carcetti Nov 2021 #51
You are right, and this is 💯 Bannon/Putin/ doing zaj Nov 2021 #52
Interesting Hekate Nov 2021 #79
First I heard of this idiocy. Wow NT oldsoftie Nov 2021 #53
I don't mind legitimately conservative people. Harker Nov 2021 #56
There are truly stupid people in the world! The 5 Basic Laws of Human Stupidity RestoreAmerica2020 Nov 2021 #57
It's worrying for sure. It's one thing to laugh and shake your head Wingus Dingus Nov 2021 #58
There are millions Turbineguy Nov 2021 #63
Well, as one former president put it, these are some bad hombres. Initech Nov 2021 #64
Why are we always so easily spooked? BannonsLiver Nov 2021 #67
You don't think it's spooky to see people you know, people Wingus Dingus Nov 2021 #71
No. BannonsLiver Nov 2021 #72
OK. I think it's kind of horrifying, myself. Wingus Dingus Nov 2021 #73
Tragic for sure. This is devastating, breaking millions of families and lives. Hortensis Nov 2021 #114
Duplicate. Hortensis Nov 2021 #115
I don't have any in my family. A lot of people I once respected certainly joined the Trump cult. Gore1FL Nov 2021 #98
After I visited an evangelical church with my sister... Buckeye_Democrat Nov 2021 #74
No, this cannot be shrugged off. hamsterjill Nov 2021 #78
What Q is: Sogo Nov 2021 #80
They want us to fear them. Mr.Bill Nov 2021 #81
You are so correct. The problem is MUCH, MUCH larger than we see/know. Ferrets are Cool Nov 2021 #82
don't you think it is weird that this qanon idiot is always saying the orange asshole is going to be dawn5651 Nov 2021 #83
It's frightening because in the past.... BradAllison Nov 2021 #84
If these MAGAt Morans stand with their propaganda, do this: 634-5789 Nov 2021 #85
I understand completely...I live in a small town in blue state, red county. Bluethroughu Nov 2021 #87
Sounds smart, though any way to maintain a sane, normal presence Hortensis Nov 2021 #116
I reported an experience I had with the Nextdoor app regarding the BLM protests Bluethroughu Nov 2021 #121
So you're too well known to be an additional normal percent on line. Hortensis Nov 2021 #123
I hope so, but I'm not holding my breath. Bluethroughu Nov 2021 #124
Me neither. But they'll need something to do. Sleep well. :) Hortensis Nov 2021 #125
Thank you, you too. Bluethroughu Nov 2021 #126
My Hairdresser is the same.. Texasgal Nov 2021 #89
I have said before they are addicts desparate for a fix. It's the same dynamic. Ford_Prefect Nov 2021 #90
I agree with you. Nevilledog Nov 2021 #92
There's more of us than there are of them AmBlue Nov 2021 #93
I'd bet quite a few were there as spectators Effete Snob Nov 2021 #94
A little off topic, but about your handshake. NH Ethylene Nov 2021 #97
I think there is a real art to a handshake. LuckyCharms Nov 2021 #100
:) Reminds me of tRump's famous techniques. I was so sorry when Hortensis Nov 2021 #117
Yes, and I think both... LuckyCharms Nov 2021 #120
I know just what you mean about the dead fish handshake. NH Ethylene Nov 2021 #119
This was a serious demonstration .... Shoonra Nov 2021 #102
This message was self-deleted by its author Aussie105 Nov 2021 #104
The little center of the brain that says 'Oh, wait, that ain't right!' is missing. Aussie105 Nov 2021 #105
The Q people, the Trumpers etc ARE scary. The JFK Jr Q people... electric_blue68 Nov 2021 #106
Two words Roy Rolling Nov 2021 #107
Mister Microphone Roy Rolling Nov 2021 #108
I suspect that these people also believed "bat-boy" stories and the... NurseJackie Nov 2021 #109
How many guns in that JFK Jr. crowd? moondust Nov 2021 #118
We're dealing with insanity on a grand scale. It's shocking. spanone Nov 2021 #122
lol winetourdriver01 Feb 2023 #127
What's your issue? LuckyCharms Feb 2023 #128
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