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Bob Cesca: A brief history of the “Lost Cause”… Why this toxic myth still appeals to so many white Americans

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Bob Cesca: A brief history of the “Lost Cause”… Why this toxic myth still appeals to so many white Americans

By now it should be obvious to anyone paying attention that Donald Trump is one of the most notorious revisionists of any modern president, routinely authoring his own myths, lies and tall tales to counter the brutal reality of his incompetence, malevolence and despotism. It started from Day One, with his easily debunked insistence that his inauguration generated the largest audience in the history of audiences. His myth-making continues today with his whiny laments about his popularity backed with alleged “Democrat hoaxes” surrounding every one of his obvious crimes.

Read the rest of Bob Cesca’s piece at Salon.