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In reply to the discussion: Coal Country Trump Voters Scared that Obamacare will be Taken Away [View all]Solly Mack
(90,795 posts)and ask them what the fuck they were thinking.
At some point you have to take responsibility for the things you choose to believe. When you scoff at facts and mock science, when you attack intelligence and choose comforting, self-affirming lies, you are encouraging your own oppression. You are inviting people like Trump and Ryan to victimize you.
We have a president-elect that doesn't know how a bill becomes a law elected by people who have no clue how government is supposed to work.
If you don't even understand how government works, how can you vote responsibly?
You can blame the lack of education or upbringing, but there comes a time when you have to pick up a book instead of listening to Fox News or your friends on Facebook.
There is no shame in admitting ignorance. The only shame comes from refusing to do anything about it.