Yeah... the equivalent of being able to drop propaganda flyers over the population, like they did in the 30's, but now they can do it 24/7/365.

Which is why the more we stand for, the less power they have.

It wouldn't be acceptable if WE didn't accept it. It's not the Internet's fault, sadly. WE are the problem.

Any thoughts on what we can do, in the general population, to counter the inevitable negative impact?

Looking that up now. Sounds fascinating (would be an appropriate choice of words if the world weren't actually collapsing.)

Sure doesn't look like Tyler was the actual shooter: youtube.com/clip/UgkxhyW...

Ooooof... I hate that my gut has had that same feeling.

My MAGA friends said Project 2025 would never happen (and that they did not want it), but when I asked how they would stop it if they were wrong, most would not admit there was the possibility of being wrong, most others wouldn't answer. The ones that did simply said 2A... obviously foolishness.

When X finds you extreme... you realllllllly might want to rethink your strategy, unless being extreme is your actual goal.

Christian Nationalism is the root. Watch this intvw of Matthew Taylor and take a deep dive into the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) which utilizes the "Seven Mountain Mandate" to advocate for spiritual warfare to bring about Christian dominion over all aspects of society. youtu.be/tWscB0ZMJUg?...

He simply denied it, like everything else, and the MAGA media machine carried water for him. Same old story... over, and over... every time.

His video covers more than that, but I'm also sensitive to the value of tim.

Phew. I would have been shocked. Project Esther is from the same think tank... The Hermitage Foundation.

Vid is only 36 mins long. Are you saying you were not aware of Project 2025?!? Pardon my surprise... I'm asking sincerely.

Absolutely. And, I've got one for you... "Project Esther". Have you heard of that?? I found this after reading your comment... coincidentally). And, he also mentions the memo you referred to late in the video. Watch in full if you get a chance. Thoughts on it?? youtu.be/zBUxIa_5cuM?...

I was ignorant to the existence of that memo. Thank you. And... wow.

In context, my point was that the algorithms are dialed to increase engagement and they do so by feeding us more of what WE indicate we want. Those indicators are likes, clicks, and comments, etc. Inherently, it is OUR actions that trigger what we see more of, not the co's and algos conspiring.