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Trump on Latest School Shooting: ‘Get over it’

Steady • 27850 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Gun Control Donald Trump Legislation
  1. Former President Donald Trump's response to the latest school shooting was to 'get over it', sparking controversy.
  2. The issue of school shootings is a significant concern, with an increase in incidents and the need for stronger gun laws.
  3. Individuals can take action by advocating for stronger gun laws, engaging with elected officials, and participating in peaceful protests.

Ka-ching: $18.3 M + $65 M = $83.3 million verdict against Trump

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 6368 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Verdict Donald Trump Lawsuit
  1. Manhattan jury awarded $18.3 million in compensatory damages and $65 million in punitive damages against Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial.
  2. Trump criticized the verdict, claiming his First Amendment rights were taken away, and stated he would appeal.
  3. New York Attorney General aims to penalize Trump $370 million in a separate case for lying on loan and insurance applications.

This is what Trump's favorite dictator did to the "vermin" who were "poisoning the blood" of his country

Lucian Truscott Newsletter • 4461 implied HN points • 15 Jan 24
🌍 World Politics WWII Holocaust Donald Trump
  1. During World War II, British soldiers liberated Bergen-Belsen concentration camp where tens of thousands of Jews were found dead or dying.
  2. Photographs show the aftermath of the camp's liberation, including emaciated survivors being treated and bodies being buried in mass graves.
  3. The historical atrocities of Nazi concentration camps serve as a stark reminder of the dangers of hateful ideologies and propaganda.
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Having Neighbors Who Vote for Donald Trump Is Dangerous to Your Health

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 361 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Health Politics COVID-19 Vaccination Donald Trump Misinformation
  1. Having neighbors who vote for Donald Trump could lead to a higher chance of dying from the Covid Plague.
  2. The difference in Covid outcomes between counties may not be due to behavioral factors, but rather to vaccination rates influenced by political views.
  3. Vaccination rates seem to be linked to political figures like Donald Trump, showing how politics can impact public health.

Nikki Haley's problem is America's problem

Silver Bulletin • 290 implied HN points • 06 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Conservatism Republican party Joe Biden Donald Trump
  1. Nikki Haley faced challenges in the Republican Party representing broader issues within America.
  2. Haley struggled to gain support from self-described conservative Republicans, highlighting divisions within the party.
  3. The dominance of Trump's strain of conservatism poses significant implications for the Republican Party and American democracy.

Against Diner–Grilled Cheese Theories Of Donald Trump’s Popularity (Or Anything Else)

Singal-Minded • 507 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Psychology Donald Trump Voters American culture
  1. Restaurants often make food taste better by using more fat which is not always healthy, a useful rule of thumb
  2. Psychological theories don't always give new insights into complex questions like explaining Donald Trump's popularity
  3. Be cautious about relying too heavily on psychology to explain multifaceted societal events

Nikki Haley's Only Hope

SHERO • 432 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Strategy Republican party Donald Trump Nikki Haley
  1. Nikki Haley's main hope to win the Republican nomination may be to amass delegates from smaller states and leverage support from old-guard Republicans.
  2. Even though it's unlikely, one way to stop Trump could be if he is convicted or imprisoned before the election.
  3. Timing is crucial - if Trump is convicted, Nikki Haley might become the last hope for Republicans to field a viable candidate against Biden.

Supreme Court: Trump Stays on the Ballot

The Reactionary • 152 implied HN points • 04 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Supreme Court Donald Trump 2024 election 14th Amendment State power
  1. The Supreme Court unanimously ruled to allow Trump to stay on the ballot, rejecting state efforts to block him based on the 14th Amendment.
  2. States don't have the authority to disqualify federal candidates, as outlined in the Constitution, to ensure uniformity and prevent a patchwork of rules across states.
  3. The legal disputes around Trump's candidacy highlighted complexities in interpreting the 14th Amendment's Section 3 and the importance of maintaining consistency in federal election rules.

The timeless language of the Constitution

A User's Guide to History • 196 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution 14th Amendment Donald Trump Supreme Court Interpretation
  1. The Constitution was written to prevent chaos and disunity in the early days of the United States.
  2. Over time, parts of the Constitution have become outdated and needed to be amended or scrapped.
  3. Interpreting the Constitution for modern relevance can be a complex process, especially with changing societal norms.

Judge Engoron Makes a Bold, Quiet Move

SHERO • 589 implied HN points • 06 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal Donald Trump Court
  1. There are many legal cases against Donald Trump causing confusion among legal professionals and the public.
  2. Judge Engoron made a significant ruling requiring Trump to inform the court before moving assets and to conduct a new financial inspection.
  3. The ruling by Judge Engoron is an important detail happening in court this week and might be overlooked by the general public.

BREAKING NEWS: Top Trump Foreign Policy Adviser Says the United States Must Move to Recolonize Africa Because Africans “Cannot Govern Themselves”

Proof • 45 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Foreign Policy US Politics Donald Trump Invasion Colonization
  1. A top Trump foreign policy adviser suggested the US should recolonize Africa, claiming Africans cannot govern themselves.
  2. There is increased concern about the potential impact of a second Trump administration on the US and the world.
  3. The Republican Party and Donald Trump have a history of advocating for the invasion of majority-nonwhite countries by the United States.

We owe a huge debt to E. Jean Carroll

The Shift With Sam Baker • 359 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Sexual Assault Donald Trump Sexual Abuse
  1. E. Jean Carroll bravely stood up against her abuser, Donald Trump, and fought for justice, inspiring many others to speak out as well.
  2. Carroll's decision to speak out in the #MeToo era shed light on the challenges faced by survivors and the societal response to allegations of sexual assault.
  3. The legal battle between Carroll and Trump highlights the difficulty survivors face in seeking justice and the societal consequences of holding perpetrators accountable.