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The Real Hunter Biden Scandal

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2703 implied HN points • 03 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Scandals Justice System Government Influence Elections
  1. Hunter Biden was pardoned by President Biden, which some see as a sign of favoritism. It raises questions about fairness in the justice system.
  2. There’s a belief among some that certain people have more power and can avoid consequences for their actions. This idea was highlighted by a comment from Congressman Dean Phillips.
  3. The manner in which the pardon was given is unusual, as it happened before Hunter Biden faced any sentencing, unlike past presidential pardons.

The future of vaccine policy in the United States

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1399 implied HN points • 13 Nov 24
🏥 Health Politics Vaccination policy Public Health Epidemiology Government Influence
  1. Most Americans still believe in the importance of vaccinations, with a large percentage supporting routine childhood vaccines. This shows that vaccines are still widely trusted by the public.
  2. Vaccine policy in the U.S. is mainly controlled by individual states, not the federal government. This means each state can set different rules about vaccinations.
  3. The federal government can indirectly influence vaccine policies through agencies like the FDA and CDC. Changes in their approach could affect how vaccines are reviewed and recommended.

Problems at Viasat (VSAT)

The Bear Cave • 349 implied HN points • 06 Nov 24
💼 Business Tech Companies Market Competition Aviation Government Influence
  1. Viasat is facing tough competition from SpaceX's Starlink, which offers better internet services with lower costs and faster speeds. This competition is stealing customers from Viasat's main markets.
  2. Starlink's quick response during disasters, like Hurricane Helene, shows its effectiveness and has gained recognition from notable figures like President Trump. This has raised its profile and user demand.
  3. Viasat's challenges are significant enough that many believe it could struggle to survive, as Starlink continues to grow and dominate the satellite internet industry.
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I have a problem: a desistor's manifesto - part 4

Parents with Inconvenient Truths about Trans (PITT) • 1768 implied HN points • 31 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Mental health Physical health Social Issues Government Influence Cultural impact
  1. Trans ideology has sinister agendas like profit-making and promoting sterilization of vulnerable individuals.
  2. The trans movement intersects with groups like pedophiles, satanists, and drag queens, leading to concerning implications.
  3. Criticism of the trans movement includes concerns about authoritarianism, hypocrisy, and its roots in Marxist ideology.

Major Social Media Clampdowns Coming

DARK FUTURA • 1533 implied HN points • 05 May 23
🌍 World Politics Censorship Government Influence Internet Regulations Propaganda Information Control
  1. Major social media clampdowns are expected due to recent events sparking increased monitoring by the Pentagon.
  2. Global governments are tightening control over social media and the internet under the guise of anti-disinformation campaigns, limiting free speech.
  3. There is a close fusion between big tech, social media, and intelligence agencies, raising concerns about who truly controls information policies.

Censorship Leaders Accuse Us Of Antisemitism And Play The Victim In Response To Our Reporting

Public • 460 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Censorship Disinformation Government Influence
  1. Leaders in censorship are accusing others of antisemitism and playing the victim.
  2. Reports reveal a larger strategy involving sophisticated military techniques aimed at domestic population.
  3. Response from CTIL to research provides insights into government-led censorship and influence operations.

Memory-Holing the Apocalypse

The Upheaval • 812 implied HN points • 12 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Government Influence Pandemic response Accountability Media censorship
  1. A whistleblower revealed bribery and manipulation by top officials to change conclusions on the origins of Covid-19
  2. Fauci and his colleagues engaged in a widespread effort to cover up the true origin of the virus
  3. Despite evidence piling up for a lab-leak scenario, accountability for the actions of those involved, including Fauci, seems unlikely

Have You Lost a Loved One to Propaganda? It’s Not Too Late

Anxiety Addiction & Ascension • 79 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Propaganda Media influence Government Influence Public Opinion
  1. Propaganda is still prevalent today, disguised as PR, marketing, news media, and entertainment, influencing society without people realizing it.
  2. Many individuals, even with a basic understanding of faults in mainstream ideology, can fall prey to propaganda due to constant exposure from sources like TV networks.
  3. It's crucial to help loved ones find their way out of propaganda's grasp by engaging in rational discourse and providing alternate perspectives.

How TikTok breaks economics [Finance Fridays]

Technology Made Simple • 59 implied HN points • 29 Oct 22
💰 Finance Economics Social media Government Influence Data Analysis Investment Analysis
  1. TikTok struggles with profitability due to competition, lack of valuable data, and the expensive analysis of user behavior.
  2. The CCP's involvement in ByteDance enables them to fund TikTok despite losses for geopolitical influence, impacting the content promoted and the platform's sustainability.
  3. Banning TikTok may not address the root issues; education on health, mental wellness, skepticism, and maintaining real social connections are vital for healthier social media engagement.

Fauci, Gates, and the Biosecurity State As Told by RFK Jr.

Harnessing the Power of Nutrients • 19 implied HN points • 04 Dec 21
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Biosecurity Public Health Government Influence Medical Ethics
  1. The book discusses how Fauci, Gates, and other key players have shaped the Global Pharma Machine, driving the narrative towards profit over public health.
  2. RFK Jr.'s exploration delves into the rise of the biosecurity state, revealing how two decades of scenario planning laid the groundwork for the COVID-19 response.
  3. The book sheds light on the interconnected web of pharmaceutical influence, regulatory capture, and intelligence community involvement leading to a potential march towards a global police state.

China's Tech Crackdown: Its about Control, not Consumers or Competition!

Musings on Markets • 19 implied HN points • 01 Sep 21
💼 Business Tech industry Market Analysis Government Influence Company Valuation Investment strategy
  1. China's tech crackdown focuses on control by the government rather than protecting consumers or fostering competition. This means the government wants to maintain power over tech companies and the data they possess.
  2. Chinese tech companies have seen significant changes in their market value due to increased government regulations. Investors are now reassessing their expectations and pricing based on the new reality of government control.
  3. The success of Chinese tech companies stems from their ability to adapt to the local market needs and not just copying foreign models. However, their dependency on domestic growth makes them vulnerable to government actions.

The Reopening Party

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 13 Aug 20
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic response Government Influence Consumer behavior Risk Assessment Safety measures
  1. People responded to government reopening by venturing out quickly, even more eagerly than they curtailed activities before lockdowns.
  2. The trusted government theory suggests that people trusted government information post-lockdown, but not pre-lockdown, leading to their swift return to activities.
  3. Alternative theories suggest that post-lockdown rush could be due to pent-up demand after restrictions, or due to perceived safety improvements like social distancing measures.