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To: RetiredNow who wrote (1107346)12/31/2018 12:09:47 PM
From: ryanaka  Respond to of 1585972
 
  • those who had lost their traditional places at the top of social hierarchies, and felt cheated of the recognition that they believed they were owed.

  • emergence of demagogic strongmen from the fascistic Right, cynically feeding narrow self-interest and popular discontent.

  • preying on human impulses for mastery and domination that the hollow comforts of consumer capitalism could not hope to appease.



To: RetiredNow who wrote (1107346)12/31/2018 12:27:53 PM
From: Wharf Rat  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1585972
 
"In the US, we believe in Freedom of Speech."

Freedom of speech means the government can't pass laws restricting it. Actually, we do... can't threaten the president, nor shout fire in a crowded theater. You can't say "fuck" on Fox or NBC, but Maher can on HBO, because of the government.

"Any forum that becomes a prominent "public square" should be regulated as such to protect Freedom of Speech."
They can't be regulated by the government; First Amendment.

"Most Americans are woefully ignorant about how we became so powerful and rich,"
We found ourselves in a country rich with natural resources.

"if we have any hope of correcting a bad situation,"
Trump will be impeached by the House.

"You, me, and anyone with any brains in this country needs to do everything in our power to make Freedom of Speech sacrosanct in ALL forums"

Be the change you want to see in the country. Convince SI to let us post "lewd content". Then I'll take you seriously.