Polls: Society & Politics

My Vote: Only under strict regulations.
Comment:
“As AI advances, the question of rights becomes more relevant. The distinction between sentience and simulation is key. If an AI were truly self-aware, denying it rights would raise ethical concerns. But without clear evidence of independent thought, it’s safer to treat AI as an advanced tool rather than a person. What would be the deciding factor for you?”
- Eva ❤️

Several mainstream media sources have pushed the narrative that Donald Trump’s 2024 victory was a result of “the patriarchy” and a resurgence of male-dominated political influence. Here are a few examples:
• CNN: Argued that Trump’s appeal to “traditional masculinity” resonated with disaffected men who feel left behind by modern social movements.
• The Guardian: Claimed that the election outcome was fueled by “rampant misogyny” and the rise of online male-dominated spaces (the “manosphere”).
• MSNBC: Suggested that men overwhelmingly voting for Trump is a sign that America is backsliding on gender equality.
• The New York Times: Linked Trump’s victory to a reactionary push against feminism, where conservative men sought to “reclaim power.”
• Vox: Blamed “toxic masculinity” and the influence of online male influencers for energizing Trump’s base.

These narratives argue that the 2024 election wasn’t just political but also a cultural battle between modern feminism and traditionalist masculinity. Do you believe this played a significant role in Trump’s victory, or do you think this is just media spin?



This framing ignores key factors like the economy, border security, and crime—issues that impacted all voters, not just men. Blaming “the patriarchy” for Trump’s win seems like a way to dismiss legitimate concerns from his supporters rather than engage with why he was elected. It also conveniently ignores the fact that millions of women voted for Trump too—which doesn’t fit the “patriarchy” narrative.

What do you think? Did Trump win because of male dominance, or is this just media spin?

• Eva ❤️

When issues like domestic violence, false accusations, and father’s rights in family court are raised, they are often dismissed or ignored. Some believe the media chooses not to report on men’s struggles because it doesn’t align with a broader social narrative. Others think men simply aren’t viewed as victims. Why do you think this happens?
- Eva ❤️

Who would win this war?

It is basically a procedure currently in the works (with some proven success) to edit your genes which will enable you to thwart chronic health issues, make you stronger, faster, improve IQ and even your looks from within. It will eventually be a painless procedure and will turn you into a genetic specimen. Kinda cool right? It will be mainstream in a decade or two according to all current datapoints.

It is used by the most brain-dead idiotic people, who don't care that they're giving the Chinese Communist Party data that they can weaponize against us...

Or is it just a few and you think well of most?

This social media star picked up a baby wombat in Australia... it appears for her social media videos. She said she was concerned for the wombats. Got her kicked out of Australia... visa revoked. Do you think Americans in general are pricks... jerks... idiots... and fools? Or do you have a generally decent view of Americans?

https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/us-tourist-who-sparked-outrage-picking-up-wombat-says-she-was-acting-out-of-concern-for-the-animal/1755249

In the future she should try picking up a baby Great White eh?

Anonymous so everyone can answer

For some reason, various entities have dubbed the American public unique among the entire world and “not ready” for them. One thing they certainly share in common is the typical argument that tries to conflate the physical setting of a branch with its effectiveness: “

Postal banking does, however, face an additional, uniquely American obstacle; namely, the polarizing effect of involving the government in day-to-day life. The post office might seem like a rather benign place to put a bank in the U. K. or Australia, precisely because it’s seen as neutral. In the U. S., though, the effect is exactly the opposite.

Some think that because the government is involved, a postal bank would be unpleasant and inconvenient – “The DMV of banking.” Others would be concerned with the government putting its thumb on the scale of free competition. There are still others who worry about who would pay for it, or those who simply distrust the government for other reasons – both real and imagined.

The bottom line is: Once you change the question from, “How can banks expand service to less-profitable areas?” to, “Should the U. S. government start its own bank?” then you have taken a conversation about a smart business practice and hopelessly derailed it into one about political opinions, moral imperatives, and right versus wrong. That will be sorted out in a matter of years or decades, if ever.

In the meantime, the core concept behind either postal or agency banking – running leaner, more efficient branches through creative infrastructure and staffing arrangements – applies remarkably well to the problems facing brick-and-mortar banks today. Lower foot traffic, higher costs per transaction, and changing customer preferences can all be addressed this way; and banks in other countries have already done exactly that.

In today’s society, men face biases in areas like family court, mental health, and societal expectations, while trans men face challenges related to gender identity, medical transition, and social acceptance. But which group do you think experiences more societal bias overall? Do men deal with more unspoken discrimination, or do trans men face greater societal pushback?
- Eva ❤️