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hvn_nbr_2

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13. They're running on MAGA epistemology

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 18, 2026, 11:36 AM

Apr 18

Epistemology: the branch of philosophy that deals with how we know truth and reality.

MAGA epistemology: If they want to believe it, it's true. If they don't want to believe it, it's fake news. Facts, information, logic, evidence, statistics all have nothing whatsoever to do with what they believe.

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White House insists Trump has 'done more for American tourism than anyone' after drop in global visitors [View all] BumRushDaShow Apr 18 OP

What the fuck are these people ingesting? Solly Mack Apr 18 #1

They're running on MAGA epistemology hvn_nbr_2 Apr 18 #13

Excellent point. Solly Mack Apr 18 #14

Truer words have never been spoken! Aussie105 Apr 18 #21

Believe him...this is twice Roy Rolling Apr 18 #2

That was my take. BumRushDaShow Apr 18 #3

They forgot to change one word BonnieJW Apr 18 #6

Well, anything the White House proclaims, you can pretty much believe the opposite. raccoon Apr 18 #4

Ya, right! BlueWavePsych Apr 18 #5

True! No other person has ever done more damage to American tourism than Donald Trump. tanyev Apr 18 #7

Part of me is thinking "Good!" ... it's a shame that people are suffering as a result, BUT... QueerDuck Apr 18 #8

Look up in the Sky! It's..it's Propaganda Man! Blowing lies out-of-his-ass. chouchou Apr 18 #9

"....in the history of the world!!!" louis-t Apr 18 #10

Yes he has Rebl2 Apr 18 #11

Every day is opposite day with this bunch of criminals. nt City Lights Apr 18 #12

2026 will be even worse. yardwork Apr 18 #15

DEI just hired 12,000 new officer to bust heads. Tourism will keep going down. BradBo Apr 18 #16

Up is down, down is up. Don't forget gas prices aren't high either according to Trump. Vinca Apr 18 #17

Sure he has Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 18 #18

"More for"? Klondike Kat Apr 18 #19

ICE, guns, gun happy police, school shootings, civil unrest . . . Aussie105 Apr 18 #20