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Related: About this forum'Rage economy', 'blame game' on social media has led to more political violence: Texas State Rep. - MSNBC Reports
Many fingers are pointing to social media as an instigator for heated political debates as the country tries to turn down the political temperature after the tragic killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Texas State Rep. James Talarico (D), who is running for the Senate seat occupied by Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), joins Alex Witt to discuss the current political environment and his run for Senate. - Aired on 09/21/2025.
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'Rage economy', 'blame game' on social media has led to more political violence: Texas State Rep. - MSNBC Reports (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
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And he is alienating the rest of the world, no one wants to deal with his anger and hate
Rhiannon12866
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Irish_Dem
(75,128 posts)1. This is exactly what the Trump GOP wants.
The US turned into a reflection of Trump's personality.
Hate, anger, revenge.
Rhiannon12866
(243,268 posts)2. And he is alienating the rest of the world, no one wants to deal with his anger and hate

Irish_Dem
(75,128 posts)3. Yes the US reputation is badly damaged.
No one will trust us again.
Gum Logger
(230 posts)4. Such screaming hypocrisy
Begin eyeball roll sequence