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snake oil

noun as in worthless preparation

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We have all heard much about the male loneliness crisis, and how masculinity grifters like Andrew Tate, Joe Rogan and Jordan Peterson exploit their audience's gender insecurities to sell them snake oil and right-wing politics.

From Salon

Then, these same brands dutifully patent an expensive snake oil antidote for poisoning you.

Trump cultural IBS is a real condition brought about by listening to Trump, his minions and those who wish to make money selling his snake oil elixirs at tent revivals across the nation.

From Salon

“You abused your position and you’re a charlatan who used and is still using your prior position in office to peddle a snake oil that’s been proven to be junk time and time again.”

Some users say the device works, others suggest it’s snake oil.

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