Not Reporting on Trump as a Threat to Democracy Is Also a Threat to Democracy
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    1mo ago 100%

    Today it reminds me of pro wrestling when half of the stories are what this political celebrity said about that political celebrity, and I’ll wonder how similar or different it was long ago.

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    Harris holds a slight edge over Trump — and it’s driven by women, poll finds.
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    When I first becoming politically aware, I was utterly shocked by people, intelligent in some ways, saying they vote Republican because their family is Republican. Like they were voting for the Dodgers.

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  • Young women are more liberal than they’ve been in decades, a Gallup analysis finds
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    1mo ago 87%

    I think people are so easily swayed by what they’re told about themselves that very often when the women are told that they’re more liberal, they adopt it to be good group members, and when the men are told that they’re more conservative, they adopt it to be good group members.

    Edit: Which is not intended to counter what you said about forced breeders, which is absolutely true.

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  • Is the press ‘sanewashing’ Trump?
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    I understand there will be no consequences for the media kings, but I wonder about the levels below. They can’t all be in a position to skip out on what they are flirting with on behalf of America.

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  • Is the press ‘sanewashing’ Trump?
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    I’m relieved to learn this is a term. I see so many appeals to civility and decorum, and it turns into giving the Supreme Court away.

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  • What started “weirdo” as a slur just recently?
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    I’ve always wished Democratic candidates would be contemptuous when needed. Gutsy. Maybe I’m all wrong, but if for instance Clinton had strongly stood behind having said deplorable.

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  • What started “weirdo” as a slur just recently?
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    1mo ago 100%

    it looks like that to me too

    Genuine question. I do want to engage in discussing political matters—well, some days, when I’m up for it—but I’m hesitant because I expect to be viewed with some paranoia. I will do my best not to even look at votes. If I snark on headlines for some time, which I would enjoy, maybe enough people will figure out I’m not something bad.

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    A Texas official gets probation for accidentally shooting his grandson at a wedding
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    “It’s something I’ll have to deal with for the rest of my life,” said Gardner

    “I shot someone, so I’m the real victim here!” (In Nebraska, victim shoot you?)

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  • I know it’s used toward Trumpist politicians so far. Was the context such that “weirdo” was the only sensible choice? I feel troubled by this because Keep Austin Weird, Keep Portland Weird, etc., which is normally celebrated. And I’m weird.

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