Who is Really the Boiled Frog?

Dear Dingo:

I received a wrong number text--warning me that wearing face masks was the governments way of slowly teaching compliance, akin to "boiling a live frog". I really don't get this nut job logic. What kind of compliance education would the government be gaining from this? An evil scheme to make us all wear elf hats and clown shoes?

Answer:

Yes. There is in fact a pot of simmering frogs on the stove, but you my friend are not in it. Unfortunately, a substantial part of the Republican party is. Trump has spent years grooming (a.k.a.slowly cooking) his followers to believe any crazy thing he says. Inauguration crowds, unfair Emmy awards, where Obama was born, dead voters... He knows if you repeat a lie (illusory truth effect) it eventually seems true. Just ask Goebbels. Another one who slowly simmered the pot and boiled the 🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸🐸 !!

 

The Trump Admin Had a Healthcare Plan All Along

Dear Dingo:

I see that many right wing forums repeat the message that only those with "underlying conditions" have negative outcomes (such as death) from Covid 19. Why do they spew that? Do they really feel that 400,000 deaths, even for those with underlying conditions, is pro-life or even ok? 

Answer:

Alas, it was simply the Trump Healthcare plan--cost savings for all! Once upon a time, when the Democrats proposed discussing  voluntary "end of life care", the ever-wise arctic oracle, Sarah Palin, dubbed the suggestion as "death panels".

Apparently, what the Republicans did not like about 'end of life care', was the 'voluntary' part. Instead, they feel that in order to afford socialized medicine, we really need to speed up eliminating the vulnerable and pesky weaklings. Forcing them into end of life. This outcome can be achieved in many ways: anti maskers harassing shoppers at Trader Joe's, inviting grandma to a rally or simply hiding all the personal protective equipment. Awesome healthcare savings!

 

The Literate Follow Their Inner Lemming

 Dear Dingo:

When Ebola peaked in many African nations, with it came a spread of misinformation, mistrust of government and conspiracy theories. I thought---there you have it, lack of education...But no....

Answer:

Uncomfortable factoid: The USA globally ranks in the top 6 as having "the most educated population" on earth. That means: universal literacy, access to higher education and all that jazz. Yet, why do so many of you believe in crazy conspiracies, dark magic and [with a straight face] go to church and drink the blood of Jesus (?)

You silly white people thought 'Westernization' would lead to rational behavior and choices! Ha! Misunderstanding the power of propaganda. You think the Germans were a bunch of illiterate flunkies when they allowed Hitler and his nonsense? No. For future reference please note: the squeaky demagogue will get the grease....Let's just hope the aliens get here soon👽!