Is there a "post-truth" majority in the US?

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[Post New]05/31/2024 08:22
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Anonymous
Here are a handful of Republican post-truths:

  • Stolen Election: More than 60% of Republicans believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen, despite extensive evidence to the contrary.

  • Climate Change: A significant number of Republicans deny the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change.

  • COVID-19 Severity: Many Republicans underestimated the severity of COVID-19 and believed it was no worse than the flu.

  • American Dream: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the likelihood of someone born in the bottom 20% of income rising to the top 20%.

  • Deep State: Some Republicans believe in a “deep state” conspiracy where unelected government officials are working against elected officials.

  • Socialism in the Democratic Party: Many Republicans believe that the Democratic Party advocates for socialism.

  • Antifa: Many Republicans believe that Antifa is a well-organized group responsible for widespread violence, rather than a loosely affiliated movement.

  • Immigrant Benefits: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the number of immigrants receiving unemployment or other government benefits.

  • Death Panels: Many Republicans believed that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) included "death panels" to decide end-of-life care.

  • COVID-19 Origins: Some Republicans believe that COVID-19 was a hoax or deliberately released by China as a bioweapon.

  • QAnon: A portion of Republicans believe in the QAnon conspiracy theory, which alleges a secret cabal of child-trafficking elites.

  • Uranium One Deal: 41% of Republicans falsely believe that Hillary Clinton sold 20% of America’s uranium to Russia.

  • Obama’s Birthplace: Many Republicans believed that Barack Obama was not born in the United States.

  • Critical Race Theory in Schools: Many Republicans believe that critical race theory (CRT) is being orchestrated top-down to be widely taught in K-12 schools across the country, leading to significant political and social backlash against educational institutions.

  • The "War on Christmas": Some Republicans believe there is a concerted effort to remove "Christmas" from public life and replace it with secular greetings like "Happy Holidays."

  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Many Republicans falsely believe that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe and have not been properly tested.

  • Immigration Crime Rates: Some Republicans believe that immigrants, particularly undocumented ones, commit crimes at higher rates than native-born Americans.

  • Health Care Rationing: Many Republicans falsely believe that universal healthcare systems in other countries lead to severe rationing of care and long wait times.

  • Gender Identity: Some Republicans believe that allowing transgender individuals to use bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity leads to increased sexual assaults.

  • Social Media Censorship: Many Republicans believe that social media companies are systematically censoring conservative viewpoints.

  • The Great Replacement Theory: Some Republicans subscribe to the conspiracy theory that elites are deliberately replacing the native-born population with immigrants for political or economic gain.

  • Wind Turbines and Cancer: Some Republicans believe the debunked claim that wind turbines cause cancer.

  • Wind Turbines and Bird Deaths: A large number of Republicans incorrectly claim wind turbines are a leading cause of deaths of migratory birds and bald eagles

  • Marijuana as a Gateway Drug: Some Republicans believe that marijuana use inevitably leads to the use of harder drugs.

  • School Shootings and Mental Health: Many Republicans believe that mental health issues are the primary cause of school shootings, rather than access to guns.

  • The Iran Nuclear Deal: Some Republicans believe that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) gave Iran a clear path to developing nuclear weapons.

  • COVID-19 and 5G: A minority of Republicans believe in the conspiracy theory that 5G technology is linked to the spread of COVID-19.

  • Chemtrails: Some Republicans believe that the contrails left by airplanes contain chemicals deliberately sprayed for various nefarious purposes.

  • Hollywood Elite Pedophilia Rings: A portion of Republicans believe in baseless claims about widespread pedophilia rings operated by Hollywood elites.

  • Jade Helm 15: Some Republicans believed that the 2015 Jade Helm military exercise was a cover for a federal government takeover of Texas.

  • Vaccines and Microchips: A fringe conspiracy theory among some Republicans is that COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips for government tracking.

  • Climate Change as a Hoax: Some Republicans believe that climate change is a hoax perpetrated by scientists for financial gain.

  • Voter Suppression: Some Republicans deny the existence or significance of voter suppression efforts targeted at minority communities.

  • Sharia Law: Some Republicans believe that Muslims are trying to implement Sharia law in the United States.

  • Planned Parenthood: Some Republicans falsely believe that Planned Parenthood primarily provides abortions, rather than a wide range of health services.

  • Gun Control: Some Republicans believe that the federal government wants to confiscate all privately owned guns.

  • Obama’s Religion: Many Republicans believed that Barack Obama was a Muslim.

  • Election Fraud: Many Republicans falsely believe that there is widespread voter fraud in U.S. elections.

  • Welfare Fraud: Many Republicans overestimate the prevalence of welfare fraud.

  • Muslim Immigrants: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the number of immigrants coming to America who are Muslim.

  • Migrant Detention Facilities: A majority of Republicans denied that conditions in migrant detention facilities during the Trump administration were a health risk, despite reports from the Trump administration’s DHS Inspector General confirming poor conditions.

  • Tax Cuts for the Wealthy: Some Republicans believe that tax cuts for the wealthy primarily benefit the middle class.

  • Antifa as January 6 Instigators: Some Republicans believe that Antifa members, disguised as Trump supporters, were responsible for the violence during the January 6 Capitol riot.

  • George Soros Funding Protests: Many Republicans believe that billionaire George Soros is funding widespread protests and riots in the US.

  • Inflated COVID-19 Death Counts: Some Republicans believe that the number of COVID-19 deaths has been intentionally inflated by the government and health organizations.

  • Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline: Many Republicans believe that President Joe Biden is suffering from severe cognitive decline and is unfit to serve.

  • Clinton Body Count: Some Republicans believe in the "Clinton body count" conspiracy theory, which claims that Bill and Hillary Clinton have been involved in numerous suspicious deaths.

  • Solar and Wind Power Unreliability: Some Republicans believe that solar and wind power are inherently unreliable and cannot provide a significant portion of the energy grid.

  • Biden’s Administration and Open Borders: Many Republicans believe that the Biden administration supports an open borders policy.

  • Obamacare Death Spirals: Some Republicans believe that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has caused health insurance markets to enter "death spirals" with rapidly increasing premiums.

  • Common Core Conspiracies: Some Republicans believe that the Common Core education standards are a federal takeover of local education systems.

  • Sandy Hook Hoax: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a staged event.

  • FEMA Camps: Some Republicans believe that FEMA is building concentration camps to detain American citizens during a future state of emergency.

  • Deep State Child Trafficking: Some Republicans believe in a deep state network involved in child trafficking and satanic rituals.

  • Global Warming as Natural Cycle: Some Republicans believe that global warming is purely a natural cycle and not significantly influenced by human activities.

  • COVID-19 Treatments Suppression: Many Republicans believe that effective treatments for COVID-19, like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, were suppressed for political or financial reasons.

  • 9/11 Inside Job: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that the 9/11 attacks were an inside job orchestrated by the US government.

  • White Genocide: Some Republicans believe in the "white genocide" conspiracy theory, which claims there is a deliberate effort to eliminate the white race through immigration and social policies.

  • False Flag Operations: Some Republicans believe that various mass shootings and terrorist attacks are false flag operations conducted by the government to push gun control and other policies.

  • Benghazi Cover-Up: Many Republicans believe that the Obama administration orchestrated a cover-up regarding the 2012 Benghazi attack.

  • Fluoride in Water: Some Republicans believe that fluoride in drinking water is harmful and part of a government plan to control the population.

  • Mail-in Voting Fraud: Many Republicans believe that widespread fraud occurs with mail-in voting, despite a lack of evidence.

  • Climate Change is a Chinese Hoax: Some Republicans believe that climate change is a hoax perpetuated by China to weaken the US economy.

  • Gun-Free Zones Increase Crime: Some Republicans believe that gun-free zones are targets for mass shooters and increase crime rates.

  • Obama's Apology Tour: Many Republicans believe that former President Obama went on an "apology tour" to apologize for American actions, despite this being a mischaracterization of his speeches.

  • Biden's Inflation Blame: Some Republicans believe that the inflation seen during Biden's presidency is solely due to his policies, ignoring global factors and economic complexities.

  • Ebola Conspiracies: Some Republicans believed that the Obama administration mishandled the Ebola outbreak intentionally or used it for political gain.

  • Agenda 21: Some Republicans believe that the United Nations' Agenda 21 is a plan to depopulate the world and impose a one-world government.

  • New World Order: A segment of Republicans believe in the New World Order conspiracy, which posits a secret global elite aiming to control the world.

  • COVID-19 Death Statistics Manipulation: Some Republicans believe that the CDC and other health organizations manipulated COVID-19 death statistics for political reasons.

  • FBI Targeting Conservatives: Many Republicans believe that the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies unfairly target conservatives and Trump supporters.

  • Minimum Wage Job Loss: Some Republicans believe that raising the minimum wage will inevitably lead to massive job losses.

  • Vaccines Containing Aborted Fetal Tissue: A segment of Republicans believe that common vaccines contain aborted fetal tissue.

  • Chemotherapy Suppression: Some Republicans believe that pharmaceutical companies are hiding natural cures for cancer to profit from chemotherapy.

  • Social Security Collapse: Some Republicans believe that Social Security is on the brink of collapse due to mismanagement and will not be available for future generations.

  • Liberal Indoctrination in Universities: Many Republicans believe that universities are systematically indoctrinating students with liberal ideologies.

  • Martial Law Imminence: Some Republicans routinely raise conspiracy theories that the US government is preparing to impose martial law to control the population.

  • Illegal Voting by Non-Citizens: Many Republicans believe that non-citizens vote in large numbers in US elections.

  • George Soros and Migrant Caravans: Many Republicans believe that George Soros funds migrant caravans to destabilize the US.

  • COVID-19 Fatality Inflation for Funding: Some Republicans believe that hospitals and doctors inflated COVID-19 death counts to receive more funding.

  • John F. Kennedy Jr. Alive: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that John F. Kennedy Jr. is alive and will return as a political figure.

  • Biden’s Climate Policies Killing Jobs: Many Republicans believe that Biden’s climate policies are directly responsible for massive job losses, ignoring the transition to green energy jobs.

  • School Shootings as False Flags: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that school shootings are staged by the government to push for gun control laws.


    • This list could go on and on and on
    [Post New]05/31/2024 08:42
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    Anonymous
    Anonymous wrote:Here are a handful of Republican post-truths:

  • Stolen Election: More than 60% of Republicans believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen, despite extensive evidence to the contrary.

  • Climate Change: A significant number of Republicans deny the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change.

  • COVID-19 Severity: Many Republicans underestimated the severity of COVID-19 and believed it was no worse than the flu.

  • American Dream: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the likelihood of someone born in the bottom 20% of income rising to the top 20%.

  • Deep State: Some Republicans believe in a “deep state” conspiracy where unelected government officials are working against elected officials.

  • Socialism in the Democratic Party: Many Republicans believe that the Democratic Party advocates for socialism.

  • Antifa: Many Republicans believe that Antifa is a well-organized group responsible for widespread violence, rather than a loosely affiliated movement.

  • Immigrant Benefits: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the number of immigrants receiving unemployment or other government benefits.

  • Death Panels: Many Republicans believed that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) included "death panels" to decide end-of-life care.

  • COVID-19 Origins: Some Republicans believe that COVID-19 was a hoax or deliberately released by China as a bioweapon.

  • QAnon: A portion of Republicans believe in the QAnon conspiracy theory, which alleges a secret cabal of child-trafficking elites.

  • Uranium One Deal: 41% of Republicans falsely believe that Hillary Clinton sold 20% of America’s uranium to Russia.

  • Obama’s Birthplace: Many Republicans believed that Barack Obama was not born in the United States.

  • Critical Race Theory in Schools: Many Republicans believe that critical race theory (CRT) is being orchestrated top-down to be widely taught in K-12 schools across the country, leading to significant political and social backlash against educational institutions.

  • The "War on Christmas": Some Republicans believe there is a concerted effort to remove "Christmas" from public life and replace it with secular greetings like "Happy Holidays."

  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Many Republicans falsely believe that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe and have not been properly tested.

  • Immigration Crime Rates: Some Republicans believe that immigrants, particularly undocumented ones, commit crimes at higher rates than native-born Americans.

  • Health Care Rationing: Many Republicans falsely believe that universal healthcare systems in other countries lead to severe rationing of care and long wait times.

  • Gender Identity: Some Republicans believe that allowing transgender individuals to use bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity leads to increased sexual assaults.

  • Social Media Censorship: Many Republicans believe that social media companies are systematically censoring conservative viewpoints.

  • The Great Replacement Theory: Some Republicans subscribe to the conspiracy theory that elites are deliberately replacing the native-born population with immigrants for political or economic gain.

  • Wind Turbines and Cancer: Some Republicans believe the debunked claim that wind turbines cause cancer.

  • Wind Turbines and Bird Deaths: A large number of Republicans incorrectly claim wind turbines are a leading cause of deaths of migratory birds and bald eagles

  • Marijuana as a Gateway Drug: Some Republicans believe that marijuana use inevitably leads to the use of harder drugs.

  • School Shootings and Mental Health: Many Republicans believe that mental health issues are the primary cause of school shootings, rather than access to guns.

  • The Iran Nuclear Deal: Some Republicans believe that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) gave Iran a clear path to developing nuclear weapons.

  • COVID-19 and 5G: A minority of Republicans believe in the conspiracy theory that 5G technology is linked to the spread of COVID-19.

  • Chemtrails: Some Republicans believe that the contrails left by airplanes contain chemicals deliberately sprayed for various nefarious purposes.

  • Hollywood Elite Pedophilia Rings: A portion of Republicans believe in baseless claims about widespread pedophilia rings operated by Hollywood elites.

  • Jade Helm 15: Some Republicans believed that the 2015 Jade Helm military exercise was a cover for a federal government takeover of Texas.

  • Vaccines and Microchips: A fringe conspiracy theory among some Republicans is that COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips for government tracking.

  • Climate Change as a Hoax: Some Republicans believe that climate change is a hoax perpetrated by scientists for financial gain.

  • Voter Suppression: Some Republicans deny the existence or significance of voter suppression efforts targeted at minority communities.

  • Sharia Law: Some Republicans believe that Muslims are trying to implement Sharia law in the United States.

  • Planned Parenthood: Some Republicans falsely believe that Planned Parenthood primarily provides abortions, rather than a wide range of health services.

  • Gun Control: Some Republicans believe that the federal government wants to confiscate all privately owned guns.

  • Obama’s Religion: Many Republicans believed that Barack Obama was a Muslim.

  • Election Fraud: Many Republicans falsely believe that there is widespread voter fraud in U.S. elections.

  • Welfare Fraud: Many Republicans overestimate the prevalence of welfare fraud.

  • Muslim Immigrants: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the number of immigrants coming to America who are Muslim.

  • Migrant Detention Facilities: A majority of Republicans denied that conditions in migrant detention facilities during the Trump administration were a health risk, despite reports from the Trump administration’s DHS Inspector General confirming poor conditions.

  • Tax Cuts for the Wealthy: Some Republicans believe that tax cuts for the wealthy primarily benefit the middle class.

  • Antifa as January 6 Instigators: Some Republicans believe that Antifa members, disguised as Trump supporters, were responsible for the violence during the January 6 Capitol riot.

  • George Soros Funding Protests: Many Republicans believe that billionaire George Soros is funding widespread protests and riots in the US.

  • Inflated COVID-19 Death Counts: Some Republicans believe that the number of COVID-19 deaths has been intentionally inflated by the government and health organizations.

  • Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline: Many Republicans believe that President Joe Biden is suffering from severe cognitive decline and is unfit to serve.

  • Clinton Body Count: Some Republicans believe in the "Clinton body count" conspiracy theory, which claims that Bill and Hillary Clinton have been involved in numerous suspicious deaths.

  • Solar and Wind Power Unreliability: Some Republicans believe that solar and wind power are inherently unreliable and cannot provide a significant portion of the energy grid.

  • Biden’s Administration and Open Borders: Many Republicans believe that the Biden administration supports an open borders policy.

  • Obamacare Death Spirals: Some Republicans believe that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has caused health insurance markets to enter "death spirals" with rapidly increasing premiums.

  • Common Core Conspiracies: Some Republicans believe that the Common Core education standards are a federal takeover of local education systems.

  • Sandy Hook Hoax: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a staged event.

  • FEMA Camps: Some Republicans believe that FEMA is building concentration camps to detain American citizens during a future state of emergency.

  • Deep State Child Trafficking: Some Republicans believe in a deep state network involved in child trafficking and satanic rituals.

  • Global Warming as Natural Cycle: Some Republicans believe that global warming is purely a natural cycle and not significantly influenced by human activities.

  • COVID-19 Treatments Suppression: Many Republicans believe that effective treatments for COVID-19, like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, were suppressed for political or financial reasons.

  • 9/11 Inside Job: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that the 9/11 attacks were an inside job orchestrated by the US government.

  • White Genocide: Some Republicans believe in the "white genocide" conspiracy theory, which claims there is a deliberate effort to eliminate the white race through immigration and social policies.

  • False Flag Operations: Some Republicans believe that various mass shootings and terrorist attacks are false flag operations conducted by the government to push gun control and other policies.

  • Benghazi Cover-Up: Many Republicans believe that the Obama administration orchestrated a cover-up regarding the 2012 Benghazi attack.

  • Fluoride in Water: Some Republicans believe that fluoride in drinking water is harmful and part of a government plan to control the population.

  • Mail-in Voting Fraud: Many Republicans believe that widespread fraud occurs with mail-in voting, despite a lack of evidence.

  • Climate Change is a Chinese Hoax: Some Republicans believe that climate change is a hoax perpetuated by China to weaken the US economy.

  • Gun-Free Zones Increase Crime: Some Republicans believe that gun-free zones are targets for mass shooters and increase crime rates.

  • Obama's Apology Tour: Many Republicans believe that former President Obama went on an "apology tour" to apologize for American actions, despite this being a mischaracterization of his speeches.

  • Biden's Inflation Blame: Some Republicans believe that the inflation seen during Biden's presidency is solely due to his policies, ignoring global factors and economic complexities.

  • Ebola Conspiracies: Some Republicans believed that the Obama administration mishandled the Ebola outbreak intentionally or used it for political gain.

  • Agenda 21: Some Republicans believe that the United Nations' Agenda 21 is a plan to depopulate the world and impose a one-world government.

  • New World Order: A segment of Republicans believe in the New World Order conspiracy, which posits a secret global elite aiming to control the world.

  • COVID-19 Death Statistics Manipulation: Some Republicans believe that the CDC and other health organizations manipulated COVID-19 death statistics for political reasons.

  • FBI Targeting Conservatives: Many Republicans believe that the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies unfairly target conservatives and Trump supporters.

  • Minimum Wage Job Loss: Some Republicans believe that raising the minimum wage will inevitably lead to massive job losses.

  • Vaccines Containing Aborted Fetal Tissue: A segment of Republicans believe that common vaccines contain aborted fetal tissue.

  • Chemotherapy Suppression: Some Republicans believe that pharmaceutical companies are hiding natural cures for cancer to profit from chemotherapy.

  • Social Security Collapse: Some Republicans believe that Social Security is on the brink of collapse due to mismanagement and will not be available for future generations.

  • Liberal Indoctrination in Universities: Many Republicans believe that universities are systematically indoctrinating students with liberal ideologies.

  • Martial Law Imminence: Some Republicans routinely raise conspiracy theories that the US government is preparing to impose martial law to control the population.

  • Illegal Voting by Non-Citizens: Many Republicans believe that non-citizens vote in large numbers in US elections.

  • George Soros and Migrant Caravans: Many Republicans believe that George Soros funds migrant caravans to destabilize the US.

  • COVID-19 Fatality Inflation for Funding: Some Republicans believe that hospitals and doctors inflated COVID-19 death counts to receive more funding.

  • John F. Kennedy Jr. Alive: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that John F. Kennedy Jr. is alive and will return as a political figure.

  • Biden’s Climate Policies Killing Jobs: Many Republicans believe that Biden’s climate policies are directly responsible for massive job losses, ignoring the transition to green energy jobs.

  • School Shootings as False Flags: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that school shootings are staged by the government to push for gun control laws.


    • This list could go on and on and on


    Sadly I have Republican relatives who definitely believe at least half of these things.
    [Post New]05/31/2024 08:43
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    Anonymous
    If you're going through that list spluttering to yourself "but but but THIS one is TRUE! and SO is THIS one! AnD sO iS thIS OnE!!!" then you are a big part of the post-truth problem in America.
    [Post New]05/31/2024 11:45
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    Anonymous
    Anonymous wrote:Here are a handful of Republican post-truths:

  • Stolen Election: More than 60% of Republicans believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen, despite extensive evidence to the contrary.

  • Climate Change: A significant number of Republicans deny the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change.

  • COVID-19 Severity: Many Republicans underestimated the severity of COVID-19 and believed it was no worse than the flu.

  • American Dream: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the likelihood of someone born in the bottom 20% of income rising to the top 20%.

  • Deep State: Some Republicans believe in a “deep state” conspiracy where unelected government officials are working against elected officials.

  • Socialism in the Democratic Party: Many Republicans believe that the Democratic Party advocates for socialism.

  • Antifa: Many Republicans believe that Antifa is a well-organized group responsible for widespread violence, rather than a loosely affiliated movement.

  • Immigrant Benefits: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the number of immigrants receiving unemployment or other government benefits.

  • Death Panels: Many Republicans believed that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) included "death panels" to decide end-of-life care.

  • COVID-19 Origins: Some Republicans believe that COVID-19 was a hoax or deliberately released by China as a bioweapon.

  • QAnon: A portion of Republicans believe in the QAnon conspiracy theory, which alleges a secret cabal of child-trafficking elites.

  • Uranium One Deal: 41% of Republicans falsely believe that Hillary Clinton sold 20% of America’s uranium to Russia.

  • Obama’s Birthplace: Many Republicans believed that Barack Obama was not born in the United States.

  • Critical Race Theory in Schools: Many Republicans believe that critical race theory (CRT) is being orchestrated top-down to be widely taught in K-12 schools across the country, leading to significant political and social backlash against educational institutions.

  • The "War on Christmas": Some Republicans believe there is a concerted effort to remove "Christmas" from public life and replace it with secular greetings like "Happy Holidays."

  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Many Republicans falsely believe that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe and have not been properly tested.

  • Immigration Crime Rates: Some Republicans believe that immigrants, particularly undocumented ones, commit crimes at higher rates than native-born Americans.

  • Health Care Rationing: Many Republicans falsely believe that universal healthcare systems in other countries lead to severe rationing of care and long wait times.

  • Gender Identity: Some Republicans believe that allowing transgender individuals to use bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity leads to increased sexual assaults.

  • Social Media Censorship: Many Republicans believe that social media companies are systematically censoring conservative viewpoints.

  • The Great Replacement Theory: Some Republicans subscribe to the conspiracy theory that elites are deliberately replacing the native-born population with immigrants for political or economic gain.

  • Wind Turbines and Cancer: Some Republicans believe the debunked claim that wind turbines cause cancer.

  • Wind Turbines and Bird Deaths: A large number of Republicans incorrectly claim wind turbines are a leading cause of deaths of migratory birds and bald eagles

  • Marijuana as a Gateway Drug: Some Republicans believe that marijuana use inevitably leads to the use of harder drugs.

  • School Shootings and Mental Health: Many Republicans believe that mental health issues are the primary cause of school shootings, rather than access to guns.

  • The Iran Nuclear Deal: Some Republicans believe that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) gave Iran a clear path to developing nuclear weapons.

  • COVID-19 and 5G: A minority of Republicans believe in the conspiracy theory that 5G technology is linked to the spread of COVID-19.

  • Chemtrails: Some Republicans believe that the contrails left by airplanes contain chemicals deliberately sprayed for various nefarious purposes.

  • Hollywood Elite Pedophilia Rings: A portion of Republicans believe in baseless claims about widespread pedophilia rings operated by Hollywood elites.

  • Jade Helm 15: Some Republicans believed that the 2015 Jade Helm military exercise was a cover for a federal government takeover of Texas.

  • Vaccines and Microchips: A fringe conspiracy theory among some Republicans is that COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips for government tracking.

  • Climate Change as a Hoax: Some Republicans believe that climate change is a hoax perpetrated by scientists for financial gain.

  • Voter Suppression: Some Republicans deny the existence or significance of voter suppression efforts targeted at minority communities.

  • Sharia Law: Some Republicans believe that Muslims are trying to implement Sharia law in the United States.

  • Planned Parenthood: Some Republicans falsely believe that Planned Parenthood primarily provides abortions, rather than a wide range of health services.

  • Gun Control: Some Republicans believe that the federal government wants to confiscate all privately owned guns.

  • Obama’s Religion: Many Republicans believed that Barack Obama was a Muslim.

  • Election Fraud: Many Republicans falsely believe that there is widespread voter fraud in U.S. elections.

  • Welfare Fraud: Many Republicans overestimate the prevalence of welfare fraud.

  • Muslim Immigrants: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the number of immigrants coming to America who are Muslim.

  • Migrant Detention Facilities: A majority of Republicans denied that conditions in migrant detention facilities during the Trump administration were a health risk, despite reports from the Trump administration’s DHS Inspector General confirming poor conditions.

  • Tax Cuts for the Wealthy: Some Republicans believe that tax cuts for the wealthy primarily benefit the middle class.

  • Antifa as January 6 Instigators: Some Republicans believe that Antifa members, disguised as Trump supporters, were responsible for the violence during the January 6 Capitol riot.

  • George Soros Funding Protests: Many Republicans believe that billionaire George Soros is funding widespread protests and riots in the US.

  • Inflated COVID-19 Death Counts: Some Republicans believe that the number of COVID-19 deaths has been intentionally inflated by the government and health organizations.

  • Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline: Many Republicans believe that President Joe Biden is suffering from severe cognitive decline and is unfit to serve.

  • Clinton Body Count: Some Republicans believe in the "Clinton body count" conspiracy theory, which claims that Bill and Hillary Clinton have been involved in numerous suspicious deaths.

  • Solar and Wind Power Unreliability: Some Republicans believe that solar and wind power are inherently unreliable and cannot provide a significant portion of the energy grid.

  • Biden’s Administration and Open Borders: Many Republicans believe that the Biden administration supports an open borders policy.

  • Obamacare Death Spirals: Some Republicans believe that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has caused health insurance markets to enter "death spirals" with rapidly increasing premiums.

  • Common Core Conspiracies: Some Republicans believe that the Common Core education standards are a federal takeover of local education systems.

  • Sandy Hook Hoax: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a staged event.

  • FEMA Camps: Some Republicans believe that FEMA is building concentration camps to detain American citizens during a future state of emergency.

  • Deep State Child Trafficking: Some Republicans believe in a deep state network involved in child trafficking and satanic rituals.

  • Global Warming as Natural Cycle: Some Republicans believe that global warming is purely a natural cycle and not significantly influenced by human activities.

  • COVID-19 Treatments Suppression: Many Republicans believe that effective treatments for COVID-19, like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, were suppressed for political or financial reasons.

  • 9/11 Inside Job: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that the 9/11 attacks were an inside job orchestrated by the US government.

  • White Genocide: Some Republicans believe in the "white genocide" conspiracy theory, which claims there is a deliberate effort to eliminate the white race through immigration and social policies.

  • False Flag Operations: Some Republicans believe that various mass shootings and terrorist attacks are false flag operations conducted by the government to push gun control and other policies.

  • Benghazi Cover-Up: Many Republicans believe that the Obama administration orchestrated a cover-up regarding the 2012 Benghazi attack.

  • Fluoride in Water: Some Republicans believe that fluoride in drinking water is harmful and part of a government plan to control the population.

  • Mail-in Voting Fraud: Many Republicans believe that widespread fraud occurs with mail-in voting, despite a lack of evidence.

  • Climate Change is a Chinese Hoax: Some Republicans believe that climate change is a hoax perpetuated by China to weaken the US economy.

  • Gun-Free Zones Increase Crime: Some Republicans believe that gun-free zones are targets for mass shooters and increase crime rates.

  • Obama's Apology Tour: Many Republicans believe that former President Obama went on an "apology tour" to apologize for American actions, despite this being a mischaracterization of his speeches.

  • Biden's Inflation Blame: Some Republicans believe that the inflation seen during Biden's presidency is solely due to his policies, ignoring global factors and economic complexities.

  • Ebola Conspiracies: Some Republicans believed that the Obama administration mishandled the Ebola outbreak intentionally or used it for political gain.

  • Agenda 21: Some Republicans believe that the United Nations' Agenda 21 is a plan to depopulate the world and impose a one-world government.

  • New World Order: A segment of Republicans believe in the New World Order conspiracy, which posits a secret global elite aiming to control the world.

  • COVID-19 Death Statistics Manipulation: Some Republicans believe that the CDC and other health organizations manipulated COVID-19 death statistics for political reasons.

  • FBI Targeting Conservatives: Many Republicans believe that the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies unfairly target conservatives and Trump supporters.

  • Minimum Wage Job Loss: Some Republicans believe that raising the minimum wage will inevitably lead to massive job losses.

  • Vaccines Containing Aborted Fetal Tissue: A segment of Republicans believe that common vaccines contain aborted fetal tissue.

  • Chemotherapy Suppression: Some Republicans believe that pharmaceutical companies are hiding natural cures for cancer to profit from chemotherapy.

  • Social Security Collapse: Some Republicans believe that Social Security is on the brink of collapse due to mismanagement and will not be available for future generations.

  • Liberal Indoctrination in Universities: Many Republicans believe that universities are systematically indoctrinating students with liberal ideologies.

  • Martial Law Imminence: Some Republicans routinely raise conspiracy theories that the US government is preparing to impose martial law to control the population.

  • Illegal Voting by Non-Citizens: Many Republicans believe that non-citizens vote in large numbers in US elections.

  • George Soros and Migrant Caravans: Many Republicans believe that George Soros funds migrant caravans to destabilize the US.

  • COVID-19 Fatality Inflation for Funding: Some Republicans believe that hospitals and doctors inflated COVID-19 death counts to receive more funding.

  • John F. Kennedy Jr. Alive: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that John F. Kennedy Jr. is alive and will return as a political figure.

  • Biden’s Climate Policies Killing Jobs: Many Republicans believe that Biden’s climate policies are directly responsible for massive job losses, ignoring the transition to green energy jobs.

  • School Shootings as False Flags: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that school shootings are staged by the government to push for gun control laws.


    • This list could go on and on and on


    Almost to a person, these same people also are strong in their “faith”. We’ve privileged belief and faith over reason and facts and education for so long, it’s not surprising the average stupid American can’t tell the difference between the probable and unprovable. Throw in a perfectly engineered conservative media machine to people conditioned to believe insanities, lingering effects of leaded gasoline, along with dumbed down public schools and taxpayer dollars going to indoctrination factories, and then consider these troglodytes are outbreeding everyone, and you have the recipe for disaster we have today.
    [Post New]05/31/2024 22:04
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    Anonymous
    Anonymous wrote:Here are a handful of Republican post-truths:

  • Stolen Election: More than 60% of Republicans believe the 2020 presidential election was stolen, despite extensive evidence to the contrary.

  • Climate Change: A significant number of Republicans deny the scientific consensus on human-caused climate change.

  • COVID-19 Severity: Many Republicans underestimated the severity of COVID-19 and believed it was no worse than the flu.

  • American Dream: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the likelihood of someone born in the bottom 20% of income rising to the top 20%.

  • Deep State: Some Republicans believe in a “deep state” conspiracy where unelected government officials are working against elected officials.

  • Socialism in the Democratic Party: Many Republicans believe that the Democratic Party advocates for socialism.

  • Antifa: Many Republicans believe that Antifa is a well-organized group responsible for widespread violence, rather than a loosely affiliated movement.

  • Immigrant Benefits: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the number of immigrants receiving unemployment or other government benefits.

  • Death Panels: Many Republicans believed that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) included "death panels" to decide end-of-life care.

  • COVID-19 Origins: Some Republicans believe that COVID-19 was a hoax or deliberately released by China as a bioweapon.

  • QAnon: A portion of Republicans believe in the QAnon conspiracy theory, which alleges a secret cabal of child-trafficking elites.

  • Uranium One Deal: 41% of Republicans falsely believe that Hillary Clinton sold 20% of America’s uranium to Russia.

  • Obama’s Birthplace: Many Republicans believed that Barack Obama was not born in the United States.

  • Critical Race Theory in Schools: Many Republicans believe that critical race theory (CRT) is being orchestrated top-down to be widely taught in K-12 schools across the country, leading to significant political and social backlash against educational institutions.

  • The "War on Christmas": Some Republicans believe there is a concerted effort to remove "Christmas" from public life and replace it with secular greetings like "Happy Holidays."

  • COVID-19 Vaccines: Many Republicans falsely believe that COVID-19 vaccines are unsafe and have not been properly tested.

  • Immigration Crime Rates: Some Republicans believe that immigrants, particularly undocumented ones, commit crimes at higher rates than native-born Americans.

  • Health Care Rationing: Many Republicans falsely believe that universal healthcare systems in other countries lead to severe rationing of care and long wait times.

  • Gender Identity: Some Republicans believe that allowing transgender individuals to use bathrooms corresponding to their gender identity leads to increased sexual assaults.

  • Social Media Censorship: Many Republicans believe that social media companies are systematically censoring conservative viewpoints.

  • The Great Replacement Theory: Some Republicans subscribe to the conspiracy theory that elites are deliberately replacing the native-born population with immigrants for political or economic gain.

  • Wind Turbines and Cancer: Some Republicans believe the debunked claim that wind turbines cause cancer.

  • Wind Turbines and Bird Deaths: A large number of Republicans incorrectly claim wind turbines are a leading cause of deaths of migratory birds and bald eagles

  • Marijuana as a Gateway Drug: Some Republicans believe that marijuana use inevitably leads to the use of harder drugs.

  • School Shootings and Mental Health: Many Republicans believe that mental health issues are the primary cause of school shootings, rather than access to guns.

  • The Iran Nuclear Deal: Some Republicans believe that the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) gave Iran a clear path to developing nuclear weapons.

  • COVID-19 and 5G: A minority of Republicans believe in the conspiracy theory that 5G technology is linked to the spread of COVID-19.

  • Chemtrails: Some Republicans believe that the contrails left by airplanes contain chemicals deliberately sprayed for various nefarious purposes.

  • Hollywood Elite Pedophilia Rings: A portion of Republicans believe in baseless claims about widespread pedophilia rings operated by Hollywood elites.

  • Jade Helm 15: Some Republicans believed that the 2015 Jade Helm military exercise was a cover for a federal government takeover of Texas.

  • Vaccines and Microchips: A fringe conspiracy theory among some Republicans is that COVID-19 vaccines contain microchips for government tracking.

  • Climate Change as a Hoax: Some Republicans believe that climate change is a hoax perpetrated by scientists for financial gain.

  • Voter Suppression: Some Republicans deny the existence or significance of voter suppression efforts targeted at minority communities.

  • Sharia Law: Some Republicans believe that Muslims are trying to implement Sharia law in the United States.

  • Planned Parenthood: Some Republicans falsely believe that Planned Parenthood primarily provides abortions, rather than a wide range of health services.

  • Gun Control: Some Republicans believe that the federal government wants to confiscate all privately owned guns.

  • Obama’s Religion: Many Republicans believed that Barack Obama was a Muslim.

  • Election Fraud: Many Republicans falsely believe that there is widespread voter fraud in U.S. elections.

  • Welfare Fraud: Many Republicans overestimate the prevalence of welfare fraud.

  • Muslim Immigrants: Conservatives are more likely to overestimate the number of immigrants coming to America who are Muslim.

  • Migrant Detention Facilities: A majority of Republicans denied that conditions in migrant detention facilities during the Trump administration were a health risk, despite reports from the Trump administration’s DHS Inspector General confirming poor conditions.

  • Tax Cuts for the Wealthy: Some Republicans believe that tax cuts for the wealthy primarily benefit the middle class.

  • Antifa as January 6 Instigators: Some Republicans believe that Antifa members, disguised as Trump supporters, were responsible for the violence during the January 6 Capitol riot.

  • George Soros Funding Protests: Many Republicans believe that billionaire George Soros is funding widespread protests and riots in the US.

  • Inflated COVID-19 Death Counts: Some Republicans believe that the number of COVID-19 deaths has been intentionally inflated by the government and health organizations.

  • Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline: Many Republicans believe that President Joe Biden is suffering from severe cognitive decline and is unfit to serve.

  • Clinton Body Count: Some Republicans believe in the "Clinton body count" conspiracy theory, which claims that Bill and Hillary Clinton have been involved in numerous suspicious deaths.

  • Solar and Wind Power Unreliability: Some Republicans believe that solar and wind power are inherently unreliable and cannot provide a significant portion of the energy grid.

  • Biden’s Administration and Open Borders: Many Republicans believe that the Biden administration supports an open borders policy.

  • Obamacare Death Spirals: Some Republicans believe that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has caused health insurance markets to enter "death spirals" with rapidly increasing premiums.

  • Common Core Conspiracies: Some Republicans believe that the Common Core education standards are a federal takeover of local education systems.

  • Sandy Hook Hoax: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a staged event.

  • FEMA Camps: Some Republicans believe that FEMA is building concentration camps to detain American citizens during a future state of emergency.

  • Deep State Child Trafficking: Some Republicans believe in a deep state network involved in child trafficking and satanic rituals.

  • Global Warming as Natural Cycle: Some Republicans believe that global warming is purely a natural cycle and not significantly influenced by human activities.

  • COVID-19 Treatments Suppression: Many Republicans believe that effective treatments for COVID-19, like hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, were suppressed for political or financial reasons.

  • 9/11 Inside Job: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that the 9/11 attacks were an inside job orchestrated by the US government.

  • White Genocide: Some Republicans believe in the "white genocide" conspiracy theory, which claims there is a deliberate effort to eliminate the white race through immigration and social policies.

  • False Flag Operations: Some Republicans believe that various mass shootings and terrorist attacks are false flag operations conducted by the government to push gun control and other policies.

  • Benghazi Cover-Up: Many Republicans believe that the Obama administration orchestrated a cover-up regarding the 2012 Benghazi attack.

  • Fluoride in Water: Some Republicans believe that fluoride in drinking water is harmful and part of a government plan to control the population.

  • Mail-in Voting Fraud: Many Republicans believe that widespread fraud occurs with mail-in voting, despite a lack of evidence.

  • Climate Change is a Chinese Hoax: Some Republicans believe that climate change is a hoax perpetuated by China to weaken the US economy.

  • Gun-Free Zones Increase Crime: Some Republicans believe that gun-free zones are targets for mass shooters and increase crime rates.

  • Obama's Apology Tour: Many Republicans believe that former President Obama went on an "apology tour" to apologize for American actions, despite this being a mischaracterization of his speeches.

  • Biden's Inflation Blame: Some Republicans believe that the inflation seen during Biden's presidency is solely due to his policies, ignoring global factors and economic complexities.

  • Ebola Conspiracies: Some Republicans believed that the Obama administration mishandled the Ebola outbreak intentionally or used it for political gain.

  • Agenda 21: Some Republicans believe that the United Nations' Agenda 21 is a plan to depopulate the world and impose a one-world government.

  • New World Order: A segment of Republicans believe in the New World Order conspiracy, which posits a secret global elite aiming to control the world.

  • COVID-19 Death Statistics Manipulation: Some Republicans believe that the CDC and other health organizations manipulated COVID-19 death statistics for political reasons.

  • FBI Targeting Conservatives: Many Republicans believe that the FBI and other federal law enforcement agencies unfairly target conservatives and Trump supporters.

  • Minimum Wage Job Loss: Some Republicans believe that raising the minimum wage will inevitably lead to massive job losses.

  • Vaccines Containing Aborted Fetal Tissue: A segment of Republicans believe that common vaccines contain aborted fetal tissue.

  • Chemotherapy Suppression: Some Republicans believe that pharmaceutical companies are hiding natural cures for cancer to profit from chemotherapy.

  • Social Security Collapse: Some Republicans believe that Social Security is on the brink of collapse due to mismanagement and will not be available for future generations.

  • Liberal Indoctrination in Universities: Many Republicans believe that universities are systematically indoctrinating students with liberal ideologies.

  • Martial Law Imminence: Some Republicans routinely raise conspiracy theories that the US government is preparing to impose martial law to control the population.

  • Illegal Voting by Non-Citizens: Many Republicans believe that non-citizens vote in large numbers in US elections.

  • George Soros and Migrant Caravans: Many Republicans believe that George Soros funds migrant caravans to destabilize the US.

  • COVID-19 Fatality Inflation for Funding: Some Republicans believe that hospitals and doctors inflated COVID-19 death counts to receive more funding.

  • John F. Kennedy Jr. Alive: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that John F. Kennedy Jr. is alive and will return as a political figure.

  • Biden’s Climate Policies Killing Jobs: Many Republicans believe that Biden’s climate policies are directly responsible for massive job losses, ignoring the transition to green energy jobs.

  • School Shootings as False Flags: A fringe belief among some Republicans is that school shootings are staged by the government to push for gun control laws.


    • This list could go on and on and on


    This list is just the tip of the iceberg of Republican post-truth...
    [Post New]06/01/2024 15:46
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    Hilarious that Republicans are no longer even trying to argue or refute any of it.

    Deep down they know full well how deeply mired they are in their own LaBrea Tar Pit of Lies
    [Post New]06/02/2024 08:03
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    Anonymous wrote:Hilarious that Republicans are no longer even trying to argue or refute any of it.

    Deep down they know full well how deeply mired they are in their own LaBrea Tar Pit of Lies

    +1000
    [Post New]06/02/2024 08:20
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    Anonymous wrote:
    Anonymous wrote:Hilarious that Republicans are no longer even trying to argue or refute any of it.

    Deep down they know full well how deeply mired they are in their own LaBrea Tar Pit of Lies

    +1000


    Millions raised and Adelson’s widow offering millions more, though I fully expect for her to be indicted soon pending IRS investigation.

    And why are you typing here? You have more Trump lawyers to disbar - get to work!
    [Post New]06/02/2024 19:38
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    Anonymous wrote:Hilarious that Republicans are no longer even trying to argue or refute any of it.

    Deep down they know full well how deeply mired they are in their own LaBrea Tar Pit of Lies


    +1

    Crickets.
    [Post New]06/02/2024 21:22
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    I guess we need to add:

  • Republicans now believe Trump never said "Lock Her Up"

    • [Post New]07/24/2024 13:00
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    Anonymous wrote:Social media is the worst thing that ever happened to humanity.



    FaceBook is actively suppressing criticism of VP Harris at the moment, while allowing nearly unlimited criticism of trump.
    [Post New]07/24/2024 13:14
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    Anonymous wrote:
    Anonymous wrote:Social media is the worst thing that ever happened to humanity.



    FaceBook is actively suppressing criticism of VP Harris at the moment, while allowing nearly unlimited criticism of trump.


    Interesting, do you have any evidence at all for this?
    [Post New]07/24/2024 13:22
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    Anonymous wrote:Now are there anti-math democrats, because they don't believe that endless money creation devalues the dollar and causes inflation?

    Does money really grow on trees?


    Who in this thread posted anything about "endless money creation?" Nobody that I've seen. I guess the strategy is that when you don't actually have an argument, you fabricate a strawman of your own.

    Democrats do not support endless money creation for the sake of endless money creation.

    But they do support expansionary monetary policy as needed to keep up with other real-world expansionary factors such as growing GDP, population growth, increase in the numbers of businesses and industries, need for critical infrastructure, and so on.

    If you had been paying attention, you would have seen that the Biden administration and Federal Reserve have been coordinating to try and drive pandemic-related inflation back down and as a result, our inflation rates are now lower than those of most other countries. Biden administration drove inflation down from 9.1% at the tail end of the pandemic to 3.4% as of the latest report, lower than most other countries and the lowest of any G7 nations. Meanwhile you may have forgotten that it was the Trump administration that pumped the economy full of inflation-driving "stimmy checks" which were phased out by Biden. You may have also forgotten that it was the Trump administration that threw money around with the fraud-riddled PPP loans, which were significantly reformed by Biden to rein in the rampant fraud.

    So, not only is it a strawman, it's a fail in every other way. And don't even bother coming back at us with a lame retort like "man you didn't even understand the question and you're dim"


    This assertion is post-truth. Not only does the US not have the lowest inflation of any G7 country, it has the highest inflation rate. It is 25% higher than the next highest and more than four times the rate in the G7 country with the lowest rate.

    Italy 0.8%
    France 2.2%
    Germany 2.2%
    UK 2.3%
    Japan 2.5%
    Canada 2.7%
    US 3.4%

    https://tradingeconomics.com/country-list/inflation-rate?continent=america




    Not entirely "post truth" - inflation rates are continually changing. The US was in fact for a while the lowest of any G-7 nations.

    https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2023/sep/01/joe-biden/does-the-us-have-less-inflation-than-other-leading/

    Last summer, Italy's inflation rate was 5.9%. France's was 4.3%. UK was 6.8%

    They brought their inflation rates down despite "ThATs SoCIaLIsM!!!" and "renewable energy is a hoax" and all of the other post-truth right wing bunk that gets in the way of sound policy
    Nonetheless, it's lower in parts of europe now. No liberal immediately challenged the claim. But as a dem myself, I will stop believing that our inflation is lower than in europe.


    Same here. As a Dem I think it's perfectly fine to update your views based on more current information. But that said, there's also a huge difference between information that was correct a few months ago but is now outdated (as with comparative inflation data), versus things that were right from the start completely fabricated lies, like "the election was stolen" and most of the anti-vax BS. In the first, there was at least an element of truth. In the second, there never was any truth to it.


    At one point, we were told masks weren't necessary. So, there's an element of truth to not wearing a mask.


    That's not the reason why you MAGAs didn't wear masks.


    Masking wearing or not was a political statement for many on both sides. Sorry. Others did it out of fear or stubbornness.
    [Post New]07/24/2024 13:23
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    Anonymous wrote:
    Anonymous wrote:Social media is the worst thing that ever happened to humanity.



    FaceBook is actively suppressing criticism of VP Harris at the moment, while allowing nearly unlimited criticism of trump.

    The Deep State sends its regards 😎 patriots are in control
    [Post New]07/24/2024 13:34
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    Well, it looks like this Republican post-truth was actually true:

    Joe Biden’s Cognitive Decline: Many Republicans believe that President Joe Biden is suffering from severe cognitive decline and is unfit to serve.
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