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Comment by iugtmkbdfil834

1 month ago

There are, admittedly, layers do this post I don't think I have time to properly analyze, but I will do my best to be brief.

<< Who is most responsible for stopping Trump from doing horrible shit?

First, note that I did not mention anyone specific, but the poster chose to read my words that described a generic state of propaganda wielded by various power centers specifically as related to Trump.

Apart from the obvious that it now forces us to read the remaining posts with that lens, it also suggests that the poster is oblivious to other sources of propaganda.

<< Surely that must be his base, yes?

I am not particularly certain where that incessant need to end each sentence with a question demanding approval/acknowledgement comes from, but I did see it pop up in other languages suggesting it is not exactly an organic growth.

That said, as phrased, if it is his base, then the answer seems to be that his base is ok with it. But, and it is not a small but, base is not an individual and I would like you to carefully consider whether applying the same lens based on political leaning is.. well.. smart. Things tend go awry with group punishments.

<< and hold them at least morally responsible

In your own words, what does that mean.. exactly?