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17. Yeah, if you're not allowed to think for yourself

Tue Feb 10, 2026, 03:34 PM

Feb 10

and all thoughts must come from the accepted leadership mindset, original thought muscles must get somewhat atrophied.

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Too good- From Melania to Kid Rock's halftime show: why is Maga art so dreadful? [View all] malaise Feb 10 OP

I recall that Hitler failed as an artist. fierywoman Feb 10 #1

Just like Donvict malaise Feb 10 #2

My take: They Have No Talent or Brains. Nt spooky3 Feb 10 #3

Ding ding malaise Feb 10 #6

They're not well educated and have abysmal taste. greatauntoftriplets Feb 10 #4

I cringe when watching "House Hunters Int'l" and someone says spooky3 Feb 10 #7

OMG, so do I! greatauntoftriplets Feb 10 #11

So true malaise Feb 10 #10

Good for them. greatauntoftriplets Feb 10 #12

"Art reflects the artist." lastlib Feb 10 #5

Creativity is anathema to authoritarianism dalton99a Feb 10 #8

Yeah, if you're not allowed to think for yourself GopherGal Feb 10 #17

;-{) Goonch Feb 10 #9

Perfect malaise Feb 10 #14

Answer: No. efhmc Feb 10 #13

Because they're not curious... róisín_dubh Feb 10 #15