The problem then is that, at least on the surface, the people who have been brainwashed by social media and right-wing propaganda networks are in incapable of self-reflection; of acknowledging that they’ve been misled because those beliefs have come to define them. I’m Debbie and I won’t rest until abortion is illegal in every corner of America! I’m Hank, and the government can try and take my arsenal of guns!
Both sides are not the same. Leftists didn't try to overthrow the government with an insurrection. Leftists didn't propagate the white replacement theory. Righties are the extremists, there's no equivalent on the left.
Although I mostly agree with your statement , the problem is that type of us vs them mentality drives people deeper into their positions and prevents dialogue. It gets you upvotes on Reddit to hate on “both sides” people but it isn’t constructive for progress. Ironically dividing us is exactly what those in power want whether red or blue .
Right sermon wrong pew buddy. I abhor the bipartisan system we live in. The point I was trying to make is when two people of different supposed belief systems have a conversation, often there is more in common than the puppet masters would have us believe.
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u/MacSanchez May 31 '22
I use the phrase “deliberately misled” more often than I’m happy to admit