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Are people in the US aware that they are now definitely a rogue state, or is this fact covered up by the usual patriotism somehow? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 19 points 2 days ago (7 children)

Those of us who pay attention know.

However, the media ecosystem is INCREDIBLY conservative and pumps out the rah-rah jingoism whenever it can. Those of who just stick to the mainstream echochambers think the US is a bastion of freedom and peace.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

INCREDIBLY conservative

Is this American for "full of shit"?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago

Yes. Yes it is.

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