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highplainsdem

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4. Brainwashed for years by RW media. They're either not told at all about any real news, or it's given a RW frame

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Fri Jan 16, 2026, 01:13 PM

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making Democrats responsible for anything that goes wrong. And the lack of coverage of real news is hidden by nonstop clickbait outrage stories designed to keep people upset and ranting, online and off. 24/7 talk radio is especially good at this, and it's particularly effective in rural areas.

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New CNN poll finds that 58% of Americans consider Trump's first year a failure [View all] highplainsdem Friday OP

What the hell is wrong with the people that still support the POS? Whyisthisstillclose Friday #1

CULT Skittles Friday #2

Only explanation that makes any sense. Terrifying! Whyisthisstillclose Friday #3

Brainwashed for years by RW media. They're either not told at all about any real news, or it's given a RW frame highplainsdem Friday #4

The end of the Fairness Doctrine, the uncontrolled internet, Whyisthisstillclose Friday #6

He hates the same people they do Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Friday #7

That is a strong motivator for lots of these assholes. Whyisthisstillclose Friday #8

If I'm to believe these polls then kacekwl Friday #5

Gotta wonder on what planet those who think his first year successful are on Docreed2003 Friday #9