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this post was submitted on 20 Sep 2024
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I’m always so torn when things like this come out. It’s a bit of vindication but at the same time, fuck, how are we living where someone’s like this and has these kinds of mental gymnastics going on all day every day? How can we eradicate bigoted, hypocritical leadership? HOW DID HE GET ELECTED.
Critical Thinking, or subjects heavily reliant upon critical thought are intentionally not taught very much in required courses throughout K-12. Direct discussion and development of that skill is pretty much exclusive to after HS. And so when they are told to fear, and why, they lack the skillset supported by healthier development.
We don't even have to do that (also, it's impossible over time, the threat will persist as long as we do) We do it by teaching. And teaching those skills, especially to those already "finished" with traditional schooling are going to have to be some of the most patient people ever.
He conned a sizable group of americans with a valid disappointment/desire in regards to their view of the government's role in their lives. A smaller subset of suporters were not conned, but saw through his words and voted for him not out of fandom, but because they knew it meant short term gains.
In short, fear in the masses, and greed from the top.