We have a critical thinking crisis that has been sweeping through the nation for the last 12 years and it is by design. In 2012, Congress passed the Smith Mundt Modernization Act, which allowed for propaganda produced by the State Department meant for foreign audiences, to become available for domestic consumption. Now defenders of this will say that this material is only available on request, and that it is not incorporated into mainstream news broadcasting, but I think there are significant indicators that this is not the case. Think about the evolution of the hoaxes that have been exposed since 2015 about Donald Trump and I think that really paints the picture pretty perfectly. What really brings me to this observation, and I know it is not that profound but I just felt like laying it out there, is thinking about how frustrating it is when you get in a discussion with somebody about what you see as a false news story, but that they will vigorously defend as the truth. Somebody has to be correct about their beliefs don't they? And of course the answer to this is yes. I think this speaks to the strength and the coordination of the propaganda that has infected our institutions. There are so many different examples of different government cutouts that are meant to "counter disinformation" in some capacity: the GEC (Global Engagement Center), CISA, the Atlantic Council, etc. Should we really be surprised that half of the population is unable to critically think about the information that is being laid out in front of us? When you have all of the extraneous factors trying to tell you what to think rather than offer raw information for you to then filter through your own psyche, how could you possibly do so? It is often said "once you see it, you can't unsee it" and that is particularly true in this case. A big battle for the future will be the continued fight for the American Psyche, we have to continue to push back for freedom from censorship and the freedom to come to your own conclusions. Our side will not always be right; we of course have factions of our own that often are not able to critique the shortcomings of our leaders, but I believe we are well equipped to handle those challenges as they present themselves if we are willing to be honest with ourselves throughout it all.

Counterpoint: eat shit you communist pussy.

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Lmfao. Top tier troll here.

Outside boot for Gio Reyna. Incredible stuff.

TWO DAYS. @UFC Freedom 250 x White House 🔥 We're locked in. Are you?

Imagine if you will understanding that Iran must lie about the contents of the agreement, even as they sign it Imagine also that your population had 40% cousin marriage rates and 70% illiteracy and you’ll figure it out. I believe in you

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Thought this was pretty straightforward. It’s a simple calculation: who has more to lose from lying about what’s in the deal? Okay, and now who can afford to lie about it because they’re being economically teabagged every single day? BE HONEST.

Why am I not surprised you believe Iranian news. You are from India after all

I’m done playing with these people. Go out and enjoy your summer folks, there’s nothing good happening on this app. Life is much more beautiful than what happens here on a daily basis, trust me.

Notice who it is that undergoes gender reassignment surgery every other day whenever a new report drops from.. *checks notes* Fars News Agency.

I'm seeing a lot of fake information about a potential deal to reopen the Strait and end Iran's nuclear weapons program. First, the Iranians are not receiving any cash, and no funds are being released for simply signing a deal or attending a meeting. The deal is structured to ensure that the US and its allies concerns are prioritized, and that if the Islamic Republic of Iran meets its obligations, then economic benefits will flow to them and to the entire region. This deal has the potential to remake the region and lead to lasting peace. I've noticed a couple of bizarre things in the reporting over the last few hours. First, people who (rightly) said Donald Trump was a historic president a month ago now criticizing a deal based on unconfirmed media reports. Second, people who say you can't trust a word said by the IRGC who apparently believe anonymously sourced social media posts. The president is going to get us a good outcome, one way or the other.

Listen to the casual commentary of the guys filming 😂The South is just built different man.

There will be only one clown in the end, and it’s the obese, Bush era Republican who thinks he’s Rush Limbaugh but is more akin to Jim Acosta.

Today, I’m releasing never before seen intelligence revealing new evidence of past US government funding for more than 120 biolabs in over 30 countries, including Ukraine. In support of President Trump‘s Executive Order to end federal funding of dangerous gain of function research around the world, and increase transparency and accountability, ODNI will continue working with partners across the Administration to identify where these labs are, what pathogens they contain, and what “research” is being conducted. odni.gov/index.php/newsroom/…

“Republicans have gotten the better of redistricting.”

Hell yeah. I’d prefer Sudan so they can enjoy the fruits of their governments own making, but whatever.

Troons taken through a table once again.