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| Fox News doesn't seem the logical choice for "Fighting Hate" |
Vile "jokes" about non-Christian religions, imploring of non-whites to leave "our country (no one wants them here anyway)," personal attacks against people's looks and perceived IQs are rampant throughout the Fox News comments sections. It's mind-numbing to realize that Fox News is Donald Trump's favorite network.
I'm not advocating censorship of the racist, sexist, xenophobic, misogynistic comments found there--because free speech covers even racists and idiots and otherwise hateful individuals. Instead, I'm inviting people to just see what kinds of things Donald Trump's backers believe. I mean, really believe down to their core.
It's surrealistic. It's fascinating. It's terrifying.
And the commenters think their comments are not vile in any way. From what I gather, they seem to think that this is what "real Americans" think. I know that there can be very nasty comments on CNN-like sites, as well, but they are most often directed towards a political party or conservative ideology. Although including hatred, they are rarely steeped in hatred for people of religions and races, or demeaning to women or professions such as teaching. And there have been times I've replied to a comment saying it was hateful where my comment never shows up. I guess Fox News must not want to spoil their followers' own little, racist, Trumpian Fantasyworld.
So, when you hear people that support Trump and the GOP say it's the Democrats sowing hatred and division in this country, invite them to take a walk into the abyss of Fox News comments sections, they'll really see which side is doing it.
Sadly, I don't really think they'll be surprised.
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