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Initech

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5. Trumpism is a product of Limbaughism which is a product of the Southern Strategy.

Reply to Funtatlaguy (Original post)

Mon Aug 1, 2022, 06:02 PM

Aug 2022

And the Southern Strategy was a product of McCarthyism. A lot of our current woes can be traced back to that asshole and the "both sides" arguement. But it's just the same group of crazy people with a new package and new technology with which to reach the masses.

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Why are Trump VOTERS not blamed for Trumpism? [View all] Funtatlaguy Aug 2022 OP

100% agree TheRealNorth Aug 2022 #1

There certainly are a lot of people showing their true colors. Funtatlaguy Aug 2022 #2

Some of my family members are true deplorables TheRealNorth Aug 2022 #9

It's just a word, media made outrage machine goes into high gear, FN/OAN/whatever is all lined up!?! Brainfodder Aug 2022 #3

"He says what I'm thinking!" tanyev Aug 2022 #4

Trumpism is a product of Limbaughism which is a product of the Southern Strategy. Initech Aug 2022 #5

I totally agree. Original thought is a rare thing. If we would learn to pay attention to walkingman Aug 2022 #6

I like the Simpsons analogy - same crap with a new hat! Initech Aug 2022 #7

True. And Lee Atwater and Karl Rove played big roles as well. Funtatlaguy Aug 2022 #8

Exactly EnergizedLib Aug 2022 #10

I don't think authoritarians have any problem with this press at all. GoodRaisin Aug 2022 #11

I don't know that the afterlife has much to do with it. shrike3 Aug 2022 #12

Need more competition ... Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2022 #13

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Media ownership IS KEY 🔑 !!! Funtatlaguy Aug 2022 #14