to make someone who is angry or hostile, less angry; make calmer; make more reasonable
Black Matt, Thought Criminal
@polyglottos.bsky.social
Commercials for services that are monopolies are functionally propaganda peices.
"Oh no, our 'customers' are mad. Quick, film some trendy commercial featuring families enjoying our services that says 'We care.' That ought to placate them. Forget actually lowering costs!"
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Leonardo Ganni Luciano-Pena
@leo-atreides.bsky.social
So the Obfuscate & Distract comes to the forefront.
This happens #When1Of2Parties is corrupted into following the wants of a petulant child #w/❌️AbilityTo politically placate We The People.
Sad💬In plain English the war's not distracting Karens&Kevins from procieving who they voted for.
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ABC News Bot (unofficial)
@abcnewsbot.bsky.social
Early on, world leaders went out of their way to placate Donald Trump. But as the war with Iran drags into a second month, the UK and European leaders are finding their voices.
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