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Can the decline of two-party politics be reversed?

Comment is Freed • 53 implied HN points • 30 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Analysis Democracy Government Trust Party Politics
  1. Many people are losing faith in big political parties, and this is happening not just in one country but around the world.
  2. The current electoral system isn't helping this situation, as it can lead to low support for the winning party, making the government seem less legitimate.
  3. There's a need to explore how different voting systems might help rebuild trust in democracy and make majoritarian governments work better.

Democracy Dies In...Daylight?

Castalia • 379 implied HN points • 13 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Infrastructure Inequality Government Trust Public Discourse Political corruption
  1. The American infrastructure is falling apart and needs serious repairs. It's frustrating that other countries can build modern systems while the U.S. struggles.
  2. Trust in the government has been damaged, especially due to the recent political climate. This affects how people view leadership and policy.
  3. Inequality is rising in the U.S. despite the idea that anyone can achieve success. There’s a need for change to address wealth gaps and improve people's lives.

Sorry, This Is Not Going Away

COVID Reason • 1467 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Pandemic response Government Trust Civil Liberties
  1. Various consequences from the pandemic response are still present such as educational setbacks, economic issues, and distrust in government.
  2. A group of individuals criticized the US policy response to the pandemic and suggested different strategies for the future.
  3. The book by the Covid Crisis Group attempts to address the pandemic aftermath but faces skepticism and criticism for its content and approach.

Surprise, Surprise, Anthony Fauci Lied Again

Unmasked • 86 implied HN points • 14 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Health COVID-19 Political Accountability Government Trust Health Policy
  1. Anthony Fauci has admitted to lying about herd immunity levels to encourage vaccinations. This shows a willingness to manipulate facts for perceived greater good.
  2. He avoids responsibility for school closures, even though he made public claims supporting those closures at the time. This suggests he uses language carefully to distance himself from backlash.
  3. Recent emails released from Fauci show patterns of dishonesty, leading to decreased public trust in him and health authorities. Many people now doubt the credibility of public health experts.

Some Fascinating Poll Results - Americans are starting to agree on some very important things

startupdreams • 741 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Polls Election interference Government Trust
  1. 70% of Americans are concerned about election interference by the FBI or intelligence agencies, showing lack of confidence in elections.
  2. 71% of Americans believe wide-ranging reform is necessary to prevent election interference by government institutions, indicating a bipartisan distrust in government.
  3. A large majority of Americans are not surprised that the FBI violated its own policies, highlighting a bipartisan distrust of the FBI.
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National Security Space Launch: ULA and Trust Issues

Ill-Defined Space • 28 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics National Security Government Trust Military Strategy
  1. SpaceX has secured all recent Department of Defense launch contracts, leaving ULA with no awards this time. This is surprising since ULA typically wins a good portion of these types of contracts.
  2. The DoD seems to have lost trust in ULA's ability to deliver launches reliably. ULA's delays and problems with their Vulcan rocket have contributed to this change in perception.
  3. Despite the DoD's efforts to promote competition in the launch market, they currently rely heavily on SpaceX for national security launches. This poses a risk as it creates dependency on a single provider.