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Bruce Brittain's avatar

The founders could not have foreseen a national "news and information" industry whose lies, conspiracy theories, character assassinations and hate speech are available everywhere, 24/7, turning the nation into two distinct tribes: The Informed and The Misinformed, who think they are informed. See James Madison's warning about a "well-informed electorate" being necessary for self rule to work.

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Double-A's avatar

"A well-informed electorate being essential for self-rule to work, the right of the people not to be gaslighted shall not be infringed"

Meant as a joke of course.

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Bruce Brittain's avatar

You could use the sarcasm font but the Bulwark doesn't provide one. ЁЯШО

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