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9. The problem isn't just that people are uninformed and idiots

Tue Jun 3, 2025, 02:01 AM

Jun 3

but that those same people are so sure of things and just trust l repeat simplistic meaningless bs like "all politicians are corrupt" .

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More Americans see meaningful differences between GOP, Democratic Party: Survey [View all] RandySF Jun 2 OP

Too bad better late than never isn't applicable? czarjak Jun 2 #1

So many people are so fucking stupid NewHendoLib Jun 2 #2

easy to see how so many fall for obvious scams Skittles Jun 3 #3

George Carlin's explanation thought crime Jun 3 #7

Hell, it's about time. Nice of y'all to notice. 0rganism Jun 3 #4

Don't know if that is good or bad Figarosmom Jun 3 #5

So right BaronChocula Jun 3 #11

Yes, as usual many seem to have not read the actual poll Celerity Jun 3 #12

As usual, Americans are late on the uptake. Hassler Jun 3 #6

The name of the poll is, "Duh?" thought crime Jun 3 #8

The problem isn't just that people are uninformed and idiots JI7 Jun 3 #9

Bookmark TY! How nice they can Cha Jun 3 #10

My God JBTaurus83 Jun 3 #13