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I don’t agree. You’re essentially teaching people to question what they’re told and at least pause for thought before maybe sharing that misinformation online.
If people are aware that the media is manipulating them and they’ve been shown concrete examples then it stands to reason that they will get better at this the more they do.
Otherwise what’s the fucking point? Is just a circle jerk no?
That isn't how it works when they were stupid enough to fall for it the first time.
That isn't saying not to try, just pointing out that it is not something that you finished and deserves a pat yourself on the back for a job well done. It is step one in a lifelong effort if you don't want them to backslide right back into the same shit.
I’m not the one saying they’re stupid, because that in itself is pretty stupid imo.
I’m saying they’re ignorant and that can be changed.
I am saying they are stupid.
They are probably ignorant too. But if they listen to Trump speak and think "This guy is coherent and saying things that make sense" then they are stupid.
That’s the thing though. Most people are not as engaged as we are and they’re not really listening to people speak they’re listening to sound bites.
Also, for clarity I am in the UK so we don’t have anyone quite as deplorable as Trump, but Farage says the same stuff he’s just a little more posh and eloquent.
Perhaps, you mean to suggest it won’t work for your country where I see it working for people in my country.
People are the same everywhere. It would be pretty ignorant to think otherwise.
If people are the same everywhere, then it would stand to reason that some of your political opponents have the ability to change their view, alas you have been saying that’s not the case.