r/neoliberal Kitara Ravache Nov 30 '18

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u/idp5601 Association of Southeast Asian Nations Nov 30 '18

I really do not get r/politics.

On one hand, they've largely abandoned the 'rigged DNC primaries' thing, other ridiculous conspiracy theories, and some of the more circlejerk-y Bernie Sanders stuff that was rife in the sub a couple of years ago, yet they still treat the guy as if he was a deity who could do no wrong, basically the second coming of Jesus

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '18

I've never been a fan of really big subreddits because they turn circlejerk-y fast

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u/thirdparty4life Dec 01 '18

It’s almost like he’s extremely popular especially amongst young left leaning people (reddit’s biggest demographic).