Polls: Society & Politics

Did the DNC shoot them selves in the foot by waiting till the last minuet to potentially replace Biden through backroom deals instead of allowing voters to choose a stronger candidate during the primaries?

Following someone's suggestion on another thread, I've decided to watch Bad Faith. A must-see for every American voter.

Bad Faith is a documentary film which came out this year about how christian nationalism came to be a serious threat to democracy, in the United States.

Focusing particularly on the Heritage Foundation and its key people like Paul Weyrich and Jerry Falwell, the film discuss the movement's ideological ties with white supremacist, its avowed aim of usurping the US government and the many, many devious initiatives that the movement put forward over the last decades to build their own separate culture, in order to try to smother what they see as perverse, immoral left-wing hegemony over society.

Bad Faith exposes the dangers of christian nationalism and the ties it developed over the years with the republican party (including Ronald Reagan) and, most recently, the administation of Donald Trump and the surrounding MAGA culture.

It paints a picture of profoundly dishonest and deranged people who claim to be the purest christians there is, all the while showing little or no interest for actual christian values. Angry, bigotted, authoritarian people ready to shoot and already assuming that one day they will have to fight a holy war against the government and a society which may not conform to their beliefs.

Sometimes, people who denounce "evil" in the name of Jesus truly are the product of the deepest bowels of hell and these people truly deserve to be crushed.

In the midst of the weird political coverage, a key story has been largely overlooked. Not only does the stock market continue to set record highs, but also, as Jim Tankersley of the New York Times reported, the so-called left-behind counties, distressed after the collapse of manufacturing in them, have “added jobs and new businesses at their fastest pace since Bill Clinton was president.” “That turnaround,” he notes, “has shocked experts.” More than 1,000 counties, mostly in the Southeast and Midwest, that grew at less than half the national rate in terms of both people and income from 2000 to 2016, have surged. From 2016 to 2019—mostly during Trump’s administration—those rural left-behind counties, which make up about 18% of the U. S. population, added 10,000 jobs. In 2023 alone, they added 104,000.

Tankersley notes that Trump overwhelmingly won the support of voters in these counties, but their circumstances did not improve during his administration. Under Biden, they added jobs five times faster than they did under Trump. Still, voters there appear to continue to back Trump.

Are they backing Trump because they care more about culture wars than their economic security? Or are they ill informed?

(Yes, I am @normalice posting anonymously because I want to give the right wing snowflakes who blocked me the opportunity to see key information they have created a bubble to avoid).

Ex-POTUS Trump lied about his involvement in Project 2025. Fully 38 ex-members of his admin helped draft it. Why does Trump LIE profusely & poorly?

Have you heard of Project 2025?

No anonymous opinions, say it, own it.

I’ve been defrauded and it hurts. Pain in the confidence.

How are claw machines programmed to payout every so many wins any different than slot machines that are programmed to payout every so many wins?

Preteen girl actors who shaves her head & nails the portrayal of a little boy character could potentially give a more compelling performance than a real-life little boy. This is because:Preteen girl actors often have more acting experience & training compared to young boys. Girls may be more willing to fully commit to a character transformation, like shaving their head, to authentically embody the role. Talented young actresses can bring a level of nuance, emotional depth, & character development that may be challenging for some real-life little boys to match.2. Self-Esteem & Confidence Feminists raise a fair point that modern girls may have more self-esteem & confidence compared to little boys. This could be due to a variety of societal and cultural factors, such as:Increased emphasis on empowering young girls & promoting their self-worth. They argue Differences in how girls & boys are socialized & encouraged to express themselves. Societal Perceptions & Double Standards. Feminists also claim that they would make a valid observation about how society may be more accepting of certain behaviors or actions from little girls compared to little boys. There can be a double standard where girls are given more leeway or perceived as "cute" for engaging in behaviors that might be frowned upon or seen as unacceptable for little boys. This could create an environment where little girls feel more empowered to take risks, experiment, & showcase their unique personalities.4. Personality & Character The point about modern little boys appearing "bland & dull" compared to little girls is thought-provoking. It's possible that societal expectations, & other factors may contribute to some little boys being more constrained in expressing their full range of personality & character. In contrast, little girls may be encouraged to be more expressive, creative, & individualistic, leading to a difference in character & personality.