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Ed Protas's avatar

Twenty years ago Thomas Frank wrote "What's the Matter with Kansas", which looked at why so many people (from his home state, in this case) continually voted against their own economic interests. It was always obvious to me that this could be said about almost anywhere, not just Kansas. Not much has changed. In Idaho (a bright red state), a significant number of USFS employees have just been DOGEd. Throughout history it is easy to find examples of folks falling prey to hateful and malicious propaganda that, over time, works against them. Critical thinking is not a pervasive trait amongst the human species. Anthropogenic climate disruption - coming soon to a city or shoreline near you.

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Bushrod Lake's avatar

USPS?

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Marian Gillis's avatar

When shit happens we think its our fault!

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