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That’s not what I said. It’s frustration with a system that’s set up to work against you.

Is that not a fair assessment of the US political climate?

Sorry, I didn't mean to nitpick. I totally agree with you about the frustration, but I also wanted to highlight how authoritarian governments aren't simply the outcome of general social stupidity or a lack of education. IMO that's somewhat of an elitist or champagne-socialist scapegoat and simplification. A notable point would also be that the USSR had an authoritarian government while also maintaining a near 100% literacy rate and an exceptional regard for education.

Apologies if I misrepresented your statement.

> while also maintaining a near 100% literacy rate

And totally honest official statistics!

On the other hand, the marked lack of reading comprehension demonstrated in this thread can’t be explained by coincidence alone.

At least one of us can attempt a civil conversation.

Hijacking a conversation to push your own agenda isn’t civil.

That's an oddly paranoid statement. My agenda is what - to promote an admiration of Nazi Germany and the USSR's literacy rates?

You’re mad because you thought someone said conservatives are dumb.

lol that's amazingly incorrect

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