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[–] DaMummy@lemmy.world 179 points 6 days ago (42 children)

Maybe it's time to see Eurovision for what it really is. I think Americans are starting to see what the Nobel Peace Prize is all about as well.

[–] MareOfNights@discuss.tchncs.de 41 points 6 days ago (40 children)

What? What are either of these things really? I'm so confused.

[–] SippyCup@lemmy.ml 34 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It's political.

Think about it like wrestling. Everybody is a character, nothing is real, but they really need you to believe it is. It's all an act to keep your attention.

[–] ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one 2 points 4 days ago

It's all fucking keyfabe. On television all the politicians will act like they hate each other however as soon as the cameras are off. It's buddy, buddy time.

I understand in a democracy, there has to be discussions and comprise. The problem is that politicians don't do it on television to dispel the fantasy that they all hate other.

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