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In reply to the discussion: Ignorance is destroying America. [View all]LAS14
(13,856 posts)51. Soon after the 2016 election I began thinking that...
... the real burden is on the educational system. We've GOT TO educate our populace to THINK. If we don't, we're going to lose our democracy.
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I agree with all of what you said as the disinformation is one of two root causes
Dustlawyer
Jul 2018
#30
I think that we need to focus on one thing - electing a majority of Democrats.
yardwork
Jul 2018
#53
FD not possible - it is time to politicize advertising on political talk radio - to democratize it
certainot
Jul 2018
#43
Some excellent points, especially about the criticisms of Clinton. How did that work for everyone?
George II
Jul 2018
#12
If ignorance is another word for being republican, I agree with you. nt
Ferrets are Cool
Jul 2018
#24
I don't think it's people on the left who don't understand that majority rules in Congress.
PoindexterOglethorpe
Jul 2018
#55
It's stupidity and apathy. A sizable percentage of our population just doesn't give a fuck. nt
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jul 2018
#69