Source: CounterPunch
by Bob Topper
“A recent Washington Post headline read ‘Democrats face a reckoning and a long rebuilding. There’s no quick fix.’ The criticism is universal and deserved. But other factors influenced the outcome of this election: a press that normalized Trumps behavior; biased news organizations, especially Fox who admittedly lied to viewers, and an unregulated digital media, which spread mountains of misinformation and disinformation. One crucial factor that frequently escapes notice is the role that religion plays in modern politics. It cannot be overlooked. To fully appreciate its impact, it is helpful to view our political divide as a struggle between rational thought and fairly widespread Christian belief.” [editor’s note: Being wrong isn’t unusual. Being wrong that many times in only two paragraphs is notable – TLK] (11/19/24)
https://www.counterpunch.org/2024/11/19/off-limits-but-we-need-to-talk-about-it/