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Griesely's avatar

I'm not American, but from what I see, I think they instantly believe those public figures since they really like them almost instantly at first impression. They probably also see them as their "last hope" and would cling to their beliefs to the bitter end.

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Lupyen Young's avatar

"That is power. The mob is Rome, and while Commodus controls them, he controls everything."

In 2028 we'll be hearing people say shit like "I really think Gavin Newsom is gonna turn things around". Like clockwork, every damn cycle.

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Caleb Jones's avatar

Haha, yes, we will.

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Vinicius's avatar

Reminds me of Frank Herbert and Dune: "No more terrible disaster could befall your people than for them to fall into the hands of a Hero".

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