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    5 days ago

    Trumpism has so far been based on driving division and then weaponizing resentment and propaganda to mobilize, pacify, or mislead their side of the divide. But they also feed off the outrage of the opposing side: Trumpism wins by replacing rational discourse and fact-based consideration with partisan outrage and impulsive agitation.

    I’ve been trying to tell people that, but…

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        5 days ago

        Thanks so much; assuming I remember, I’ll do that, too. I just picked up a friend from the hospital and it will be a long road to recovery for them, and adjusting to a new normal for friends, family, themselves, but we’ve got this. I appreciate the share and am bookmarking it now.

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            4 days ago

            I do so appreciate the well wishes, and the best part of humanity expressed in your reply. Thank you so much.