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[–] DandomRude@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Is that the explanation for how Trump could be elected not just once, but twice?

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 9 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't think your average voter sits a political science class

[–] DandomRude@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, but apparently they expect someone to teach them even the most basic things - they seem to be getting this "education" from Truth Social & Co. now because there is apparently no longer a halfway decent education system in the US.

I can't think of any other explanation for why someone would vote twice for a presidential candidate who is so obviously unsuitable.

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I heard that blame can be laid on journalists as well. The Guardian is the only left leaning source I can think of that doesn't have paywalls. While the right leaning sources at worse have loads of slop ads.

[–] DandomRude@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yes, it's sad, especially since the Guardian is a UK news outlet.

[–] Flax_vert@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yet the Express and Daily Mail is free

[–] DandomRude@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Yes, this pattern is also prevalent in Europe. That is precisely why the US should serve as a cautionary example. We still have a reasonably functioning media landscape, but that can change quickly here too.