It happens, I’m sure. Constant exposure to propaganda and an increase in money can do that to you. But it didn’t happen to my parents (who are seniors now) and it didn’t happen to me, yet.
My point is, it won’t happen to everyone like I was told by people in the town I grew up and first voted in. I grew up in a conservative hellhole, one that may or may not have one of the most corrupt and theocratic governments of any state, if that gives you any hints.
Sure. Nothing happens to everyone (except the one big thing).
But it happens to enough people such that it shapes general public perceptions and vibes.
I grew up in a conservative hellhole, one that may or may not have one of the most corrupt and theocratic governments of any state, if that gives you any hints.
But I agree, it cuts both ways. I wasn’t a raging leftist in high school. I flirted with Republicans, because they were in the majority. I flirted with Libertarianism, because it seemed like they agreed me on a few things at least. I flirted with the local liberal establishments, because it at least looked like a runway towards progressive policies.
You can only see so much corruption, insincerity, and complicity before it drives you to the fringes. If I wasn’t a fire-breathing leftist tankie wumao third-worlder Bookchin afficianado, I guess I would have ended up doing QAnon shit from the strain of it all.
I’m from Texas. From my experience, it could apply to anyone over here or east straight on to Florida. Nevermind the nightmare politics of the upper midwest or the fascist fuckwit colony of Idaho.
It happens, I’m sure. Constant exposure to propaganda and an increase in money can do that to you. But it didn’t happen to my parents (who are seniors now) and it didn’t happen to me, yet.
My point is, it won’t happen to everyone like I was told by people in the town I grew up and first voted in. I grew up in a conservative hellhole, one that may or may not have one of the most corrupt and theocratic governments of any state, if that gives you any hints.
Sure. Nothing happens to everyone (except the one big thing).
But it happens to enough people such that it shapes general public perceptions and vibes.
But I agree, it cuts both ways. I wasn’t a raging leftist in high school. I flirted with Republicans, because they were in the majority. I flirted with Libertarianism, because it seemed like they agreed me on a few things at least. I flirted with the local liberal establishments, because it at least looked like a runway towards progressive policies.
You can only see so much corruption, insincerity, and complicity before it drives you to the fringes. If I wasn’t a fire-breathing leftist tankie wumao third-worlder Bookchin afficianado, I guess I would have ended up doing QAnon shit from the strain of it all.
Ha, I thought theocratic government would narrow it down. It’s Utah.
I’m from Texas. From my experience, it could apply to anyone over here or east straight on to Florida. Nevermind the nightmare politics of the upper midwest or the fascist fuckwit colony of Idaho.