KevinAteMyPieIn1993 6d ago • 92%
Ok, I'll bite. In what nuanced way does Israel deserve the billions of dollars in weapons and funding the US taxpayers fund to continue their genocide when at the same time FEMA isn't adequately funded to respond to the multiple hurricanes in this year alone?
KevinAteMyPieIn1993 1w ago • 75%
Judging by the political discourse on this platflorm, I just figured the fediverse skewed towards center right conservative. I am actually impressed at how much more aggressive the content moderation for Lemmy communities is overall compared to Reddit. I don't really use Lemmy though as it's fairly empty.
inthesetimes.com
**Key Takeaways**: - **Kamala Harris's underdog narrative**: Harris frames her campaign as an underdog, despite polling better than Biden did before dropping out. - **Close race dynamics**: The election is tight, especially in swing states, with Harris underperforming in key demographics compared to Biden's 2020 performance. - **Trump's flaws**: Harris critiques Trump for his presidency’s economic policies, handling of the pandemic, and attacks on immigrant communities. - **Voter demographics**: Harris struggles with voters of color, young voters, seniors, and union workers; Trump has significant working-class support. - **Arab American voters**: Support for Harris has declined due to her stance on Gaza and unconditional support for Israel, leading to a potential loss of Arab American voters, especially in Michigan. - **Policy shifts needed**: The article argues Harris should adjust her stance on Gaza, support a ceasefire, and condition U.S. arms to Israel, which could sway Arab American voters. - **Economic populism**: Harris is encouraged to focus on class-warfare rhetoric and pro-working class policies, such as a $15 minimum wage, capping drug costs, and expanding Social Security, to win over lower-income voters. - **Youth voter engagement**: There's concern about low youth voter turnout and lack of outreach to young people of color, which could affect the election outcome. - **Final campaign stretch**: Harris is urged to take bold steps on economic issues and appeal to working-class voters, similar to Biden’s approach in 2020, to secure victory in key states.
inthesetimes.com
**Key Takeaways**: - **Kamala Harris's underdog narrative**: Harris frames her campaign as an underdog, despite polling better than Biden did before dropping out. - **Close race dynamics**: The election is tight, especially in swing states, with Harris underperforming in key demographics compared to Biden's 2020 performance. - **Trump's flaws**: Harris critiques Trump for his presidency’s economic policies, handling of the pandemic, and attacks on immigrant communities. - **Voter demographics**: Harris struggles with voters of color, young voters, seniors, and union workers; Trump has significant working-class support. - **Arab American voters**: Support for Harris has declined due to her stance on Gaza and unconditional support for Israel, leading to a potential loss of Arab American voters, especially in Michigan. - **Policy shifts needed**: The article argues Harris should adjust her stance on Gaza, support a ceasefire, and condition U.S. arms to Israel, which could sway Arab American voters. - **Economic populism**: Harris is encouraged to focus on class-warfare rhetoric and pro-working class policies, such as a $15 minimum wage, capping drug costs, and expanding Social Security, to win over lower-income voters. - **Youth voter engagement**: There's concern about low youth voter turnout and lack of outreach to young people of color, which could affect the election outcome. - **Final campaign stretch**: Harris is urged to take bold steps on economic issues and appeal to working-class voters, similar to Biden’s approach in 2020, to secure victory in key states.
KevinAteMyPieIn1993 1w ago • 50%
KevinAteMyPieIn1993 1w ago • 20%
People should absolutely avoid relying on sites like Media Bias Fact Check, as they are not free from bias themselves. These platforms are often maintained by individuals, and MBFC, in particular, has a noticeable bias toward corporate media outlets. While some of these outlets may employ skilled journalists, their editorial processes prioritize the interests of the publication, often tied to corporate or class interests. This can result in articles being revised or reframed over time to align with those interests, such as changing headlines to shift the narrative.
There are numerous independent outlets, including those founded by former journalists from major organizations like The Washington Post, which offer valuable alternatives. My point is that social media platforms like Reddit and Lemmy do their communities a disservice by relying too heavily on sites like MBFC. This practice tends to create echo chambers, rather than encouraging a broad and balanced understanding of media bias.
inthesetimes.com
**Key Takeaways**: - **Kamala Harris's underdog narrative**: Harris frames her campaign as an underdog, despite polling better than Biden did before dropping out. - **Close race dynamics**: The election is tight, especially in swing states, with Harris underperforming in key demographics compared to Biden's 2020 performance. - **Trump's flaws**: Harris critiques Trump for his presidency’s economic policies, handling of the pandemic, and attacks on immigrant communities. - **Voter demographics**: Harris struggles with voters of color, young voters, seniors, and union workers; Trump has significant working-class support. - **Arab American voters**: Support for Harris has declined due to her stance on Gaza and unconditional support for Israel, leading to a potential loss of Arab American voters, especially in Michigan. - **Policy shifts needed**: The article argues Harris should adjust her stance on Gaza, support a ceasefire, and condition U.S. arms to Israel, which could sway Arab American voters. - **Economic populism**: Harris is encouraged to focus on class-warfare rhetoric and pro-working class policies, such as a $15 minimum wage, capping drug costs, and expanding Social Security, to win over lower-income voters. - **Youth voter engagement**: There's concern about low youth voter turnout and lack of outreach to young people of color, which could affect the election outcome. - **Final campaign stretch**: Harris is urged to take bold steps on economic issues and appeal to working-class voters, similar to Biden’s approach in 2020, to secure victory in key states.
KevinAteMyPieIn1993 3mo ago • 50%
I mean, political donors pulling support of Biden after the debate did grease the wheels for that transition.
KevinAteMyPieIn1993 3mo ago • 80%
Get well soon (now)
KevinAteMyPieIn1993 4mo ago • 66%
This pretty much encapsulates my local city council's NIMBY sentiment