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		chippy on March 21, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I Hunt Sys Admins "I have seen George Bush and he is a stupid Texan hillbilly." "I have seen Ronald Reagan and he is a demented old man with no brain." ---- These "jokes" appear to belittle the people with real power, in the public's mind. It makes the people feel better. They make them appear harmless. It is a complete mistake to do this. It helps the powerful to spread these jokes, it does not help the people. "oh he won't harm us, he's stupid. He wouldn't be evil, he has no brain. He wouldn't spy on the world, he's just a kid"

BgSpnnrs on March 21, 2014 | [–]

The Boris Johnson effect. :/

noonespecial on March 21, 2014 | [–]

Its not the just stupid. Its the gun. They are anything but harmless. It would almost be better if they were evil.

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