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Putting on Ayers!

Vicky Ward Investigates • 119 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Analysis Media Coverage Political Figures Public Opinion Election insights
  1. Nick Ayers, who used to work for Mike Pence, criticized Pence and General Kelly on television. This shows some tension in their relationships.
  2. The interview with Ayers was aired on Fox News, highlighting his perspective on current political dynamics.
  3. Ayers' comments might surprise many, as they come from someone who was close to Pence during his time in office. It raises questions about loyalty and political alliances.

HWFO Reading List, December 2024

Handwaving Freakoutery • 418 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Analysis Election insights Public Health
  1. The idea of who is 'qualified' for jobs can differ greatly among people. Some argue that a person's personal motivations can make them more suited for certain roles, even if they lack traditional qualifications.
  2. Political appointments may often reflect a person's desire to address issues they personally experienced or care about, rather than following conventional career paths or qualifications.
  3. It's important to consider how personal experiences and motivations can shape the effectiveness of individuals in political positions, as they may drive them to achieve specific goals more passionately.

Why does 40%+ of America still support Trump?

The Garden of Forking Paths • 2731 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Analysis Election insights
  1. The Deplorables Hypothesis - Some of Trump's supporters may overlook his wrongdoings because they themselves hold negative beliefs.
  2. The Coastal Elites Hypothesis - Some supporters disregard Trump's behavior to rebel against the establishment they despise.
  3. The Tribalism Hypothesis - Some voters back Trump simply because he is the Republican candidate, even if they don't fully endorse him.

WEEKLY BRIEFLY NOTED: For 2024-12-24 Tu

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 84 implied HN points • 24 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Analysis Government Policy Election insights Public Opinion Current Events
  1. Consumers' expectations can shift based on political events, and that's something to pay attention to in economic forecasts.
  2. The rise of women's empowerment in writing and being heard was slow, but significant changes started around the year 1800.
  3. The distribution of goods in the Roman Empire heavily favored the Mediterranean, showing its central role in trade and economy.

The Media Really Is Obsessed With Trump

Symbolic Capital(ism) • 0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 19
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Coverage Election insights Media influence
  1. The media has an extreme obsession with covering Trump, leading to significantly more coverage than any other president in modern U.S. history.
  2. Television news outlets, including cable news, also spend a disproportionate amount of time covering Trump, with him receiving about double the airtime compared to other prominent figures.
  3. Media's obsession with Trump has led to record ratings and increased revenue, but has also resulted in potentially harmful consequences such as eroding trust in journalism and neglecting coverage of other critical events.
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