>
Succumbed? No. This is all on purpose. >

The oligarchs have successfully purchased the press. Even NPR "both sides'" itself. With plummeting media literacy as the cherry on top, 'we the people' are in absolutely dire straits. >

Because modern news is largely about generating profits, not informing the electorate. As long as playing both sides of every issue is more profitable, that’s what they will do. >

Biden was taking some real heat for a minute there but then Mike Pence came along to save the day >

I think more will be found...by more than just ex-VPs or Presidents. When the home offices of the Intel Committee are searched, I just envision a large pile of classified documents being discovered. 
...that is if their shredders aren't already working overtime. >

But can we all agree that classified docs shouldn’t be kept as a bookmark or for any other reason unless previously declassified? >

Yes, and it gives the Fascists’ followers fodder to strengthen their grip on self-delusion.