so Donald Trump

[FatDT]

Just a figurehead for Stephen Bannon's insane vision for the US. And he (Trump) will make a shit ton of money in the process, which is probably why he went through with this in the first place.

[Coltsalr]

Originally Posted by FatDT

Just a figurehead for Stephen Bannon's insane vision for the US. And he (Trump) will make a shit ton of money in the process, which is probably why he went through with this in the first place.

That, and he's 70 years old and eating/fucking can't be his only entertainment anymore.

Might as well add being President to his legacy for the lulz.

[GoBigBlue88]

Shit like this legitimately terrifies me, though. It's not just that we're dumb. It's that we're WILLFULLY dumb:

https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/830054906711175168

[omahacolt]

It is refreshing to see pretty much everyone (other than old scared white people) stand up against this shit. And these congressmen passing his cabinet through are in for a rude awakening come election time

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by GoBigBlue88

Shit like this legitimately terrifies me, though. It's not just that we're dumb. It's that we're WILLFULLY dumb:

https://twitter.com/JuddLegum/status/830054906711175168

He has been masterful at manipulating the dumb. He knows that all he has to do is sling some shit out and a lot of people will believe it no matter what. They wont take time to research anything he says. Even when presented with the actual facts, they just believe what was initially stated.

[Indystu2]

Originally Posted by rcubed

... knows that all he has to do is sling some shit out and a lot of people will believe it no matter what. They wont take time to research anything he says. Even when presented with the actual facts, they just believe what was initially stated.

Says the execs running CNN, CNBC, NPR ..... meaning they do the same thing.

[rcubed]

Originally Posted by Indystu2

Says the execs running CNN, CNBC, NPR ..... meaning they do the same thing.

you forget to call them 'liberal media' in your post.

quick question - why didnt you include fox news in your list?

[edgeman]

Educate yourself and don't rely on cable news channels. They are only going to tell you the parts they want you to hear. It's up to you to get the real truth.

If there were an all out civil war, race war, etc. they ALL would be perfectly fine with that. Ratings my friends.

And stay away from the political mems. While some are funny AF, most are completely false and outright lies.

[Indystu2]

Originally Posted by rcubed

you forget to call them 'liberal media' in your post.

quick question - why didnt you include fox news in your list?

Allow me to correct myself, all MSM.

[GoBigBlue88]

Originally Posted by Indystu2

Says the execs running CNN, CNBC, NPR ..... meaning they do the same thing.

What would you hold as a legitimate news source? I have a feeling the answer might be pretty terrifying.

I think a big problem with the world nowadays is we can be so insular (which is where willful ignorance stems from). You can live in a bubble and surround yourself with the news YOU want to hear. Facebook algorithms really seemed to amplify this in the past two years, but it's always been there (the "just watch FOX News" crowd, for instance).