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In response to ""The incumbents in every single one of the 10 major countries that....held national elections in 2024 were given a kicking by voters." -- (link)" by ty97

I think it's social media. It's easier to convince people things are bad than good and now there are more avenues to do so. -- nm

Posted by Dano (aka dano) Nov 7 '24, 07:15

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You don't need social media to know your household costs are rising and living paycheque to paycheque. -- nm - Name Withheld By Request Nov 7, 09:24
I think this but also like the "let me show you only what you want to see" algos on SM create an echo chamber that reality can't compete with. - amandachem Nov 7, 07:47 1
- and as more people abandon cable, there are fewer places for people to get information, which makes the echo chamber of social media even louder. -- nm - amandachem Nov 7, 07:49
Fox News and the US far right media did a stellar job lyingn about the state of the country. - loosilu Nov 7, 07:17 1
- On the economic angle though, perhaps voters feel some actual truth to it. 'The economy' is strong, true. But who is it strong for? -- (edited) - ty97 Nov 7, 07:46
I think the social media and silos is part of it, yes. I don't think it's any one thing though -- nm - ty97 Nov 7, 07:16

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