So as we enter 2025 nothing seems to have changed--(if this TER board is a microcosm of the country in general.)

It's always "my side is right, your side is evil/crazy!" There are super hyper partisans on this board that will never change and yes, they are on both sides. It's like (almost) no one can ever give an inch.
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I think SM has greatly aggravated the healthy debate that needs to happen in a democracy. Everyone need clicks and likes on their posts online nowadays. Dems and Reps used to be rivals...but now they are bitter enemies. I think part of it allows each sides fringe to have a gigantic microphone and neither side pushes back on their crazies like they should.  
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Sadly, I dont see it getting better anytime soon, if ever. Look at the Right...Trump has brainwashed many of them into thinking he can do no wrong. Look at the Left...many key people would rather shut up and keep quiet than stand up to a person who was clearly cognitively impaired.  
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The days of "country first" is long gone. It's now all about "owning the libs" from the Right, and ridiculous Trump/Hitler analogies from the Left. Tough to come back from those two asinine stances.

Very well put.

You nailed it RR--very well expressed!! Kudos!!

the other day what Trump could learn from the Carter legacy, Biden said, "Decency, decency, decency."  How ironic is that THAT?  Lol

"Despite the right-wing network [Fox News] walking back its reporting throughout the day on Wednesday, Donald Trump and his allies have continued to blame the Biden administration’s border policy for the terror attack."
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http://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/fox-news-new-orleans-attack-migrants-b2672944.html
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Recall Fox News lost a $787 million dollar lawsuit for slandering Dominion Voting Systems, claiming their machines fixed the 2020 election. The lawsuit was grossly under-reported by the network, since they didn't want to embarrass themselves or their owner Rupert Murdoch. The $1.6 billion lawsuit brought by Smartmatic is still outstanding although Newsmax did reach a settlement with them.

I has nothing to do with the subject at hand. I guess this is what you do when you've lost the debate but are too big a pussy to take the L.  

Everyone knows the lawsuit…

And unless you have a pipeline inside the company you have no idea what will happen with the law suit. Stop pretending you do based on another suit from years ago that has no basis of comparison with the suit in question.
Your desperation is showing.

…whatever the hell you do when lawsuits get undone, it’s going to happen once Trump comes into office and the 2020 election scam gets investigated.

What, pray tell, does a video about nematodes have to do with this discussion??

It was a SETTLEMENT reached between the two parties, so there is NO appeal.  FYI, the original lawsuit was for $1.6 billion. It's incredulous how many fact-less speculations you make.  
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http://www.politico.com/news/2023/04/18/why-fox-news-had-to-settle-the-dominion-suit-00092708

he's a delusional, irresponsible viaduct for all sorts of word-vomit.

This board has a few *sacred* traditions. One is name calling. A while back, I gave Nicky a few nicknames, such as Shoe Weasel. Shoe Worm. Shoe Nematode, etc. Another tradition is that I will sometimes use links as a form of comedy. Nicky doesn't appreciate my humor though, but it's only because he's kinda a dullard and I'm utterly...

The constant "can you top this" schoolyard taunts go on....and on.......and on........

So it has become like a team sport. Most people done even know what they voting for,nor do they make any demand on politicians before giving them their votes. So big corporations, oligarchs and other special interests will continue to e the only ones who benefits- mainly in the form of corporate socialism big tax cuts and write offs, loosen regulations and the green light to raise prices.
At the same time MAGA hats and other dumbed down Americans are brainwashed to be afraid of the word  and meaning of socialism in practice,