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leftstreet

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1. Sigh. Americans aren't stupid

Reply to Chasstev365 (Original post)

Tue Nov 18, 2025, 03:23 PM

Nov 18

They're force fed propaganda from like 5 media conglomerates, then people cry "why are they voting against their own interests?" - without ANYONE bothering to find out what their interests are

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Sigh. Americans aren't stupid leftstreet Nov 18 #1

I must respectfully disagree Bluestocking Nov 18 #3

Half the eligible voters don't vote leftstreet Nov 18 #4

In my opinion Bluestocking Nov 18 #5

They'll believe it, and they'll dismiss subsequent unredacted versions as fakes Orrex Nov 18 #2

Some will, some won't. Trump will proclaim TOTAL EXONERATION Martin Eden Nov 18 #6

After the files are released the victims will speak out pwb Nov 18 #7

George Carlin Ping Tung Nov 18 #8