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Roy Rolling

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4. Good Point--let's give it a name

Reply to YoshidaYui (Original post)

Mon Jan 12, 2026, 06:13 AM

Jan 12

It’s the hopelessness of helplessness. It’s a psychological propaganda operation specifically designed to make us feel that way in 2026 (progressive) America.

But don’t let it be forced upon us by MAGAts, instead be helpful.

“I’m not mad at you” should be the battle cry of the peacemakers.

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Millions are losing interest in everything [View all] YoshidaYui Jan 12 OP

I really feel for the young folk Skittles Jan 12 #1

And it isn't just the politics. It's AI, generative AI, which is badly flawed tech, but which has been highplainsdem Jan 12 #18

yes Skittles Jan 12 #23

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles Jan 12 #24

I really noticed the effect during the holidays... Hugin Jan 12 #2

That is where I am Bettie Jan 12 #3

Me too Grim Chieftain Jan 12 #6

I think it's because for that year, we realized we were free. Hellbound Hellhound Jan 12 #19

Good Point--let's give it a name Roy Rolling Jan 12 #4

The new American Dream is to leave mnhtnbb Jan 12 #5

Mrs. Aristus and I dream of emigrating to Finland. Aristus Jan 12 #20

I would leave if I could. greatauntoftriplets Jan 12 #22

Wondered what she was selling. Off the grid anti-government. "Pro-Life Pro-God Pro-Gun Pro-USA" shirts. Click & Buy! betsuni Jan 12 #7

What is "LOL" about it? /nt UniqueUserName Jan 12 #8

She's got to survive, too. Lots of people are making content to survive. haele Jan 12 #16

All those compilation vids are on point. Hellbound Hellhound Jan 12 #9

K&R UTUSN Jan 12 #10

Kick dalton99a Jan 12 #11

One might wonder if Americans are being conditioned. ariadne0614 Jan 12 #12

The depressing part is the ones who will Bettie Jan 12 #14

Young people feel especially hopeless Johnny2X2X Jan 12 #13

FWIW, this video is the kind of stuff that is a very wide and easy on-ramp into MAHA, conspiracy, overly prepping and WhiskeyGrinder Jan 12 #15

Yes, priming an audience/customer base, younger and less MAGA, using Left-leaning anti-establishment buzzwords. betsuni Jan 12 #17

Tbh, goodwill in American society is over and so is the American Dream, whatever that was. Oneironaut Jan 12 #21

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