Rightwing media in America has made billions off conning their listeners and viewers, convincing them that bigotry is acceptable, and that the most important thing government can do is cut taxes on the morbidly rich (including the billionaire media moguls themselves).
The simple reality is that it's nearly impossible to argue "facts" with people who've been brainwashed by Fox and other hate- and fear-based media. But when they realize they've been lied to -- and lied to for profit -- it's often a splash-of-cold-water wake-up call.
A common refrain among January 6th defendants is their protestation that they were "suckered" by Fox and other rightwing media into believing Democrats hate America and steal elections. Sadly, it took being arrested to wake them up and convince them of that reality.
While it's too late to save those unfortunate souls from the consequences of their media addictions, there's still time to help the rest of America break those bonds by explaining how profitable hate and fear are for these media and social media empires and the billionaires they have created.
Spread the word. You may save someone's life -- and our nation.
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