Two fantastic comments (yours and GP[lim_trw])- accurate summing of the state of affairs.

Another plausible theory is that the literal billions that have been invested into optimizing content for hyper attention have led to improvements in propaganda methods since Radio Moscow.

So, in summary, you believe that since the USA is on its way down, it should not bother fighting back anymore?

You might have a point, though. With the new administration and its explicit focus on short term populism, it’s hard to stand up for anything.

In summary the Us government should spend its time improving the lives of Americans, and not find better ways to lie them about the quality of their lives.

or you just think it’s a hellscape because you’re bored and on your phone where people make money by telling you it’s a hellscape