Why does it feel that the evil sides globally are winning. Even evil people are winning. Why?

  • BrainInABox@lemmy.ml
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    2 days ago

    “Those stupid progressives! Why do they not simply have hyperwealthy oligarchs back their movements!”

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      1 day ago

      Why does money beat a progressive message?

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        1 day ago

        Because money can buy newspapers, tv stations, social networks, think tanks, marketing companies, and legislation.

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          1 day ago

          So money can hire people who know how to argue and advertise better? That sounds like a skill issue.

          And money only “buys” legislation because it is used for advertising. During its height, the NRA didn’t have to contribute the kind of money that other lobbying organizations did. Why? The NRA had a large membership of people that voted.

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            1 day ago

            So money can hire people who know how to argue and advertise better?

            Literally yes. As well as buying airtime and mass publication, politicians, legislation, and policy

            That sounds like a skill issue.

            Oh never mind, you’re a child. Well could luck winning at your video game. 👍

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              22 hours ago

              I have a vested interest in progressives succeeding, but they keep making major missteps them cry and say the other side has more money.

              The current strategy isn’t working and there needs to be a deep look as to why it isn’t working.