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May 14, 2022Liked by Jim Stewartson

The crowd is unaware of how they are being manipulated by these PSYOPS. The claim that this would amount to a limitation on “free speech” is incorrect. Regulatory action on these networks would amount to restoring free speech because they would eliminate the PSYOPS and return people to reality. Free speech refers to debate and dissent that is neither obstructed nor censored by the ruling government, a liberal enlightenment value where an educated and informed citizenry engages in factual discourse to decide how its people will live together in their shared society. No truth = No free speech = No democracy. Thanks for this powerful post, Jim. It’s refreshing to read an author offering practical ideas for how to actually solve the problem. It heartens me that strategies CAN be effected that may yet get us through this storm.

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May 14, 2022Liked by Jim Stewartson

While researching a GA Republican State Representative's twitter feed, I saw tweets dated during Obama's first presidency, inviting people to attend workshops at conservative conventions, led by Michell Malkin, on "How to destroy your enemies using social media." I was thoroughly disgusted. These people set out to destroy America limb by limb, while we were tweeting favorite movies, recipes, and pictures of those we love. Was just telling my daughter yesterday how utterly contemptible Republicans are for purposely dividing us, pitting family members and friends against each other.

I live in the south, where the majority of white people, men especially, are MAGA. Now I refuse to make eye contact with almost any white male I see in public, assuming they're MAGA. I used to be able to enjoy a good laugh with a redneck (there are many here in GA) but no longer. I don't even spark up conversations with white women my age anymore, for the same reason.

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May 14, 2022Liked by Jim Stewartson

I really enjoyed this. Thanks, Jim!

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