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Ronald Reagan was a great actor.

submitted by Sector2 to USPolitics 10 monthsJul 7, 2024 21:08:34 ago (+21/-0)     (www.youtube.com)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YZpTjq61yto

So is Trump. Offering a character who is likable and/or appeals to your interests is an effective and timeless herd management strategy.


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[ - ] TheSimulacra 11 points 10 monthsJul 7, 2024 21:50:20 ago (+11/-0)

The job of the president is not to wield power, but draw attention away from it. - Douglas Adams.

One of the most astute lines ever written in a goofy sci fi book.

[ - ] Hermes 0 points 10 monthsJul 8, 2024 12:06:08 ago (+0/-0)

always has been, it's the high priests surrounding the king you have to worry about

[ - ] yesiknow 7 points 10 monthsJul 7, 2024 22:22:12 ago (+7/-0)

Reagan signed the bill that gave pharmaceutical corporations immunity. So yeah, good actor.

THe everyman persona was crafted for realists and practical people to believe in

[ - ] GreatSatan 0 points 10 monthsJul 8, 2024 07:18:09 ago (+0/-0)

Because of course he was! How the fuck do boomers like this guy?!

[ - ] Kozel 5 points 10 monthsJul 7, 2024 21:25:46 ago (+5/-0)

Notice who's asking the questions

[ - ] Sector2 [op] 4 points 10 monthsJul 7, 2024 21:31:19 ago (+4/-0)

As they say, "every single aspect of modern jewish society is jewish".

[ - ] SumerBreeze 2 points 10 monthsJul 8, 2024 00:19:28 ago (+2/-0)

[ - ] boekanier 1 point 10 monthsJul 8, 2024 05:08:45 ago (+1/-0)

great comedians, yes

[ - ] boekanier 1 point 10 monthsJul 8, 2024 01:35:00 ago (+1/-0)

ah yes, the good, old herd, that what makes 'democracy' possible...