• some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org
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    3 months ago

    My father changed his politics radically when his health declined and he had to stay home watching tv because of mobility issues. Fuck FOX. Assholes. One of the most harmful entities in the USA. I wish every one of them would drop dead.

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      3 months ago

      I feel extremely lucky that my parents somehow avoided going down that rabbit hole. I’m sorry the hate-media got to your dad, that really sucks.

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        3 months ago

        My dad used to watch it to laugh at it, but I think my mom took a lot of it seriously.

        That shit is a cognitive hazard.

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            3 months ago

            I listened to Infowars for fun for years. Surely it’s possible to listen to something and not start believing it. Maybe you’re right in general though.

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              3 months ago

              You also don’t have to be dumb to fall for scams. (Though it certainly makes it easier.)

              If they hit the right timing and get lucky with circumstances, they can get just about anyone.

              Also most scams have been aimed at boomers. They’ll look different when they’re aimed at millennials.

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        3 months ago

        Hey now. If it weren’t for Ancient Aliens I would probably never sleep. Have a little respect for my insomnia cure!

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          3 months ago

          IDK, have you tried something less likely to cause brain damage, like a 2x4 to the head or something?