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[–] Bongles@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I agree. I don't know if I got lucky in that i have consistently been told to question things through my life by teachers, by my parents (who don't question things anymore), by people online.

I also think it's just how people work. What is it, every dictatorship has used propaganda to convince people they want these things? People heard trump say he needed to be a dictator for a day and they were happy about it. The only difference is it's easier to do now i would think.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 0 points 1 day ago

I do consider myself lucky in that regard, as well.

Unfortunately, yes — I agree. It has never been easier to convince people of 'the truth' than it has today. There's an argument to be made that it's never been easier to debunk bullshit as well, however Brandolini's Law is still very relevant.

I'm sorry about your brother, and your parents. My mom is the only sane one in my family left, the rest are Trumpers or centrist liberals.