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Liberal YouTubers

markodochartaigh

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1. I think that part of the problem in the US

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Wed Mar 18, 2026, 02:07 PM

15 hrs ago

is that terms have been purposely muddied in order to neuter criticism of our reich-wing. That, and basic ignorance about politics, government, and history, and we have a situation which makes it very difficult to educate and engage the one third of the electorate who are to ignorant and apathetic to vote.

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You're Not Overreacting, This Is Actually Fascism, 10 Signs. Rutger Bregman, Dutch Historian, Author [View all] appalachiablue 15 hrs ago OP

I think that part of the problem in the US markodochartaigh 15 hrs ago #1

Definitely, real dilemma. To modify this would take effort & time is scarce. We carry on. Tx for posting. appalachiablue 15 hrs ago #2

The inhabitants of the basket of deplorables is largely uneducable SheltieLover 15 hrs ago #3

Instead of trying to educate people who lack the wnylib 14 hrs ago #4

And tie it all to the repuke party! SheltieLover 14 hrs ago #5

Sad truths, too many people get a rush from hate and anger, and stew in resentment and ignorance. appalachiablue 13 hrs ago #7

Yup. SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #11

I grew up in Amarillo Texas a half century ago. markodochartaigh 13 hrs ago #8

Very Well Done - I sent it to a few ppl. alittlelark 14 hrs ago #6

Super, thanks much. Forgot to mention interesting comments in the YouTube video section. appalachiablue 13 hrs ago #9

I'll rewatch it and check out the comments. alittlelark 12 hrs ago #12

Brilliant guy nuxvomica 13 hrs ago #10

I first liked his style & views years back when he remarked about the annual Davos affair appalachiablue 11 hrs ago #13