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Hopium comes at a high price

Silver Bulletin • 1050 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Polling Political Analysis Democratic strategy
  1. Polls showed mixed results, but overall, they were generally accurate in predicting the election outcome. This means people shouldn't overreact to polling numbers, no matter how close the elections get.
  2. Many Democrats believed in a winning narrative that didn't match the polling data. This led to a false sense of security about their candidates' chances.
  3. Voter concerns about issues like inflation, immigration, and candidate age were often ignored by Democratic leaders, which contributed to their electoral struggles. Listening to these concerns is important for future success.

Memo to Dems: Don't blame sexism

Of Boys and Men • 274 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gender Issues Voting behavior Democratic strategy Men's Health Social Issues
  1. Democrats should not blame sexism for their election loss. If they do, they might miss understanding the real issues voters care about.
  2. Young men are facing many challenges, but they don't feel that the left is addressing their concerns. This can make them lean towards the right.
  3. Helping boys and men can also benefit women and girls. It's important for both sides to recognize each other's struggles and work together.

Why Did the Groups Change?

I Might Be Wrong • 8 implied HN points • 20 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Cultural shift Social media Activism Democratic strategy
  1. Social media created spaces where only left-leaning views are accepted. This led some activists to wrongly think their opinions match what most people think.
  2. The way political groups interact with leaders has changed over time. They used to have clear agendas that could be satisfied, but that is no longer the case.
  3. There isn't one simple reason for these changes. Various decisions and cultural shifts all influenced the current dynamics in politics.
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