"The American capitalist system makes people stupid and then makes them arrogant in their stupidity "
- Kwame Ture

Profound words of wisdom from decades ago (some here prove this theory everyday)

I like what he is getting at, but I believe the lack of education and the Fox News-like propaganda outlets are what has led America astray. In any case, capitalism has run amok in America. The robber barons are back.

chazzed said:

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I like what he is getting at, but I believe the lack of education and the Fox News-like propaganda outlets are what has led America astray. In any case, capitalism has run amok in America. The robber barons are back.

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The education system in this country is in shambles.

54% of Americans have reading comprehension stuck at the 6th grade level.
That's how people like Trump and Mamdani can get elected these days.

People are too busy following morons on Tik Tok and Twitter because they're brains cant do the work themselves.
The lack of basic cognitive ability in this country is scary.

Welcome to DUMBERICA!

chazzed said:

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I like what he is getting at, but I believe the lack of education and the Fox News-like propaganda outlets are what has led America astray. In any case, capitalism has run amok in America. The robber barons are back.

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The Fox News-like propaganda outlets include CNN, MSNBC etc that stoke partisanship and shill for their half of the robber baron cutouts.

I don't disagree, as long as we are clear-eyed that Fox set and continues to set the standard.

Yes, the misinformation and disinformation posted to social media is endless. And plenty of people spend too much time online. Speaking of which, this weather in the Southland is amazing. Time to get out there.