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Yes, Republicans are burning books

1198 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Book Bans Censorship Political Extremism
  1. Some Republican politicians have been publicly burning books as part of a book ban crusade.
  2. Governor Ron DeSantis defended against criticism of book bans in Florida, claiming the comparisons to censorship were a hoax.
  3. A Republican secretary of state candidate in Missouri burned LGBTQ and sex education books, inciting hate and promoting extremist views.

Corporate media is catching up: Trump is weak, economy is strong

1395 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Media Economy Republican party Political Analysis
  1. Corporate media is acknowledging Trump's weakness and the strong economy in contrast to earlier narratives.
  2. Trump's representation as an incumbent, not a newcomer, is highlighted by media reports which could impact the 2024 election.
  3. Beltway reporters are recognizing positive feelings about the economy and how it could influence the election narrative.
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Weekend Report: What's happening?

825 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Media Political Bias
  1. President Biden faced a politically motivated hit job by a Trump-appointed special counsel, causing anger among Democrats and progressives.
  2. The special counsel exceeded his scope and produced a report with clear signs of political bias, prompting questions about Attorney General Merrick Garland's role.
  3. The corporate media fell into the trap set by the special counsel, potentially facing a situation where history might not repeat itself like it did with James Comey's report on Hillary Clinton.

Weekend Report: What's going on?

805 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Parties Media Legal system
  1. The Republican National Committee is in financial trouble and facing internal division due to its close ties with Donald Trump.
  2. Right-wing media figures are finally acknowledging the positive jobs report, putting pressure on Trump.
  3. Delays in addressing Trump's immunity claim in court are causing worries and playing into his hands.

Mike Johnson believes homosexuality is a "choice." Did he in fact make one?

1631 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Christianity LGBTQ Rights Political Activism
  1. Some individuals who are vocal against homosexuality may actually be struggling with their own sexual orientation.
  2. Believing that homosexuality is a choice may indicate internal conflicts or attempts to suppress one's true self.
  3. Past involvement in promoting 'ex-gay' therapy could suggest personal struggles with sexual identity.

From Hastert to Jordan: GOP leaders have long been on the wrong side of sexual abuse

1513 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sexual Abuse LGBTQ Rights Sexual misconduct
  1. GOP leaders have a history of being involved in sexual abuse incidents.
  2. Republicans like Hastert and Jordan have supported LGBTQ discrimination while being accused of sexual misconduct.
  3. The GOP hypocritically demonizes LGBTQ individuals while some of their own members have been involved in or ignored sexual misconduct.

Jim Jordan is the "cesspool of deviancy." He cannot be allowed to be House speaker

1100 implied HN points • 16 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Legislation Election Scandal Corruption
  1. Many Republicans are against Jim Jordan being the House speaker due to his corrupt past.
  2. Jordan's association with Trump and his actions to overturn the 2020 election raise concerns among his critics.
  3. Accusations of Jordan ignoring sexual abuse scandals during his time as a wrestling coach reflect poorly on his character and qualifications.

Media malpractice by The Washington Post and ABC News

1002 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
📰 News Media Polling Journalism Criticism Election
  1. The Washington Post and ABC News published a flawed poll showing Trump leading Biden by 10 points, which was widely criticized and eventually disappeared from the Post homepage.
  2. Media organizations have a responsibility to provide accurate and reliable information, especially when conducting polls in a climate of misinformation and conspiracy theories.
  3. The methodology flaws in the poll, such as an unusual mix of respondents and misaligned results compared to other polls, highlighted the media malpractice in presenting and defending problematic data.

Matt Schlapp says Tim Scott is gay. And he would probably know.

1041 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sexuality Republican party Presidential Candidate Investigation Media Coverage
  1. The sexual orientation of GOP presidential candidate Tim Scott has become a subject of interest due to his bachelor status and public image as an anti-LGBTQ crusader.
  2. There are conflicting reports and speculations about Tim Scott's personal life, with suggestions that a staged relationship may be part of a political strategy.
  3. Historically, closeted individuals in various circles tend to know or be aware of each other, which adds a layer of complexity to understanding public figures' sexual orientations.

What did the GOP--and Trump--know about Matt Schlapp's alleged male-on-male sexual misconduct?

904 implied HN points • 31 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Scandal Sexual misconduct Political Events
  1. Rumors surrounded Matt Schlapp for years, suggesting GOP politicians and DC media likely knew about his alleged misconduct.
  2. There are multiple public allegations of unwanted sexual advances by Schlapp that raise questions about who else knew, including GOP leaders and Donald Trump.
  3. The hypocrisy of CPAC's chair, Schlapp, and the culture of covering up rumors and sexual orientation in light of their platform against LGBTQ people are significant issues.