You know- I've been reasonably politically aware since the 1970's, and I've never seen such rampant lunacy on a daily basis.
These people have learned the grift: say the most outrageous crap you can, grab some headlines, and use those headlines to raise funds. They've monetized trolling , and are using it to maintain their political careers.
It's cynical in the extreme, and it's causing us to see more and more trash on capitol hill with every election cycle.
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