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[–] count_dongulus@lemmy.world 56 points 2 months ago (1 children)

This is more on the right track for how to de-cult people like Trump. Need more anti-Trump conspiracy theories and weirdo prophecies to get through to the crazies.

[–] RecluseRamble@lemmy.dbzer0.com 19 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Every country has their 10% crazies. You don't need their votes to govern. Please focus on the 90% with good policy instead of normalizing idiot conspiracy theories.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.world 15 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I've heard it's 30% so it should be the same. Except in the US only 50-60 percent of people vote so suddenly it is an issue.

[–] generaldenmark@programming.dev 8 points 2 months ago

I’d also bet that it’s more than 30% in the US

[–] WJWARLOCK@lemm.ee 1 points 2 months ago

I see it as in the 40s but not close to 50. Then again, how many of them take those poll tests?

[–] count_dongulus@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The crazies are the ones who show up to launch a coup attempt at the Capitol.

[–] Hedup@lemm.ee 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

What if those 90% split into 45% and 45%? Then you need those 10% crazies to govern.