was Reagan and the new Republicans idea. Keep the population stupid and you get them to swallow all of the politicians laws, bills and lies. 40 years later we are seeing how these lawmakers are steamrolling over the American people and the people feel that they don't have the power anymore.
shareAlso keep them distracted with the social media and mindless "reality" programs and competition shows on TV. Continue the aggressive marketing of the StupidPhone™ so they can become dumbed-down and indolent. No thinking necessary, and instant gratification without exerting any effort.
shareI remember all the educational shows back in the 70's when I was a kid. Also, when the internet was becoming a force, you could use it for educational purposes. All these technological wonders that were used to raise us up are now being used to tear us down.
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