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5. Couple thigs: Fuck Shapiro, he's a jackass...

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Wed Apr 7, 2021, 01:24 PM

Apr 2021

and the reason the Rethugs don't want thorough internet capabilities is that they are scared that people will start using it to see that there's more to life than the bullshit Fox and Newsmax has been spreading, thereby allowing people to THINK for themselves.

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Why are conservatives against rural communities' getting broadband internet access? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2021 OP

Because the republickers will lose votes. East-A-Squared Apr 2021 #1

If they have reliable internet, they may get their news someplace other than Fox or OANN. nt woodsprite Apr 2021 #2

Exactly! IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2021 #4

This! Whatthe_Firetruck Apr 2021 #13

Dogma. Dawson Leery Apr 2021 #3

Couple thigs: Fuck Shapiro, he's a jackass... 634-5789 Apr 2021 #5

Your last sentence reminded me of this quote: CrispyQ Apr 2021 #6

Because it will bring in knowledge and maybe new people who might like living in a rural area and... Botany Apr 2021 #7

ben s is a moron and has been forever. Supposedly he's an expert in EVERYTHING! So what do SWBTATTReg Apr 2021 #8

They'd be able to fact check Fox Claire Oh Nette Apr 2021 #9

It's because it could erode their policy of Small Group Control. Midnight Writer Apr 2021 #10

bunch of cry babies IbogaProject Apr 2021 #11

Trumpsky infamously said, "I love the poorly educated." Harker Apr 2021 #12