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[–] sleepy555@lemmy.world 13 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Because a lot of people are dumb and easily manipulated.

[–] TopRamenBinLaden@sh.itjust.works 11 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

That's also why Joe Rogans stupid conspiracy theories and political bias can be dangerous, sometimes. Stupid people will believe every word like he knows what he's talking about.

I don't hate him or think he's evil, either, fwiw. He's just a dumb out of touch rich guy with too many gullible fans.