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The Biomechanics of Trumpism

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 3876 implied HN points • 03 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Conservatism Media Leadership Partisanship
  1. Trump's connection with Republican voters is personal and deep.
  2. DeSantis adopted conservative policies but lacked Trump's ability to entertain and dominate the Republican base.
  3. Trump's approach to media, handling of anti-vaxx sentiment, and focus on the 2020 election have solidified his influence over the conservative movement.

NPR hasn't gotten more liberal. It's become more capital-D Democratic

White Hot Harlots • 239 implied HN points • 22 Apr 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Bias Partisanship Identity politics Liberalism
  1. NPR has shifted towards being more aligned with the Democratic party rather than being more traditionally liberal in its coverage.
  2. Commercial networks may avoid certain topics due to financial interests, whereas NPR's funding model allows it to cover a wider range of issues without worrying about ratings.
  3. The dynamics and messaging within the Democratic party have changed, leading to NPR reflecting this shift by emphasizing identity issues and being less critical of establishment Democrats.

American polarisation

Wrong Side of History • 408 implied HN points • 29 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Polarization Elections Partisanship Political Identity Democracy
  1. America is very politically divided, with people seeing each other as serious threats rather than just political opponents. This hostility has been growing for decades.
  2. Many voters believe the other party is immoral or a danger, which creates a belief that winning is all that matters, and losing means disaster. This view can damage democracy.
  3. Recent elections have shown signs of increased conflict, with both sides preparing for legal battles over outcomes and growing distrust in the electoral process.

Doofuses That Write About Economics

Points And Figures • 852 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economics Immigration Government Policy Partisanship
  1. The author criticizes mainstream media for lacking understanding in economic analysis, particularly in their coverage of immigration and its impact.
  2. The author argues against the notion that illegal immigrants bring economic benefits, highlighting the importance of considering opportunity costs and the true impact on wages.
  3. The author suggests a solution to the issue of illegal immigration by advocating for securing borders and deporting all illegal immigrants, emphasizing the potential cost savings in comparison to housing them.
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What a COVID-19 Food Fight Says About Scientific Discourse

The Honest Broker Newsletter • 1089 implied HN points • 18 Mar 24
🔬 Science Discourse Partisanship Debate Journalism COVID-19
  1. One strategy in science partisanship is to associate opponents with unpopular political figures to discredit their views without engaging with the substance.
  2. Another strategy is to argue that certain debates are harmful to scientific goals, leading to avoiding critique that might impact funding or research opportunities.
  3. Partisanship in science can also involve associating legitimate arguments with totally unacceptable views, like labeling individuals with terms that discredit their opinions.

Can't Even Agree

Points And Figures • 612 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Partisanship Elections Economy Government
  1. The political divide in 2024 is expected to escalate due to Democrats and Republicans each having different motives.
  2. Lack of trust and differing approaches on issues like immigration, education, health, free trade, and taxes contribute to the division.
  3. Advocacy for free markets as a way to restore trust, build consensus, and promote personal responsibility.

Biden’s problem is with swing voters, not with his base

Silver Bulletin • 418 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Political strategy Voter Behavior Campaigning Partisanship
  1. Democrats should focus on swing voters rather than relying solely on turnout from their base for the 2024 election.
  2. The composition of the electorate has shifted, with Democrats losing their edge on party identification in many polls.
  3. Biden's challenge lies in retaining support from swing voters who are not necessarily loyal to the Democratic base for the upcoming election.

Federal Government Operatives And Soros Money Behind Plot To Keep Trump Off Ballot

Public • 554 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Election Democracy Partisanship Conspiracy
  1. Maine's Secretary of State removed Trump from the state's 2024 primary ballot due to alleged involvement in the Capitol riot.
  2. There is disputed evidence on whether the Capitol incident was a coup attempt linked to Trump, according to some prosecutors and commentators.
  3. Nonprofit organizations are accused of using government ties and funding from sources like Soros to influence democracy.

Democracy in Ohio

Thinking about... • 163 implied HN points • 04 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Voting Rights Democracy Legislation Partisanship
  1. Ohio voters have a chance to support democracy by voting yes on Issue 1, which aims to stop gerrymandering and promote fair electoral maps. This means that everyone’s vote will carry more weight.
  2. Gerrymandering creates unfair electoral districts that favor those already in power, leading to a lack of real competition in elections. This frustration can make people feel like their votes don't matter.
  3. Opponents of Issue 1 are using confusing and misleading language to trick voters into thinking the measure is bad. It's important for voters to understand the truth to ensure fair representation in Ohio.

Fine, I'll run a regression analysis. But it won't make you happy.

Silver Bulletin • 679 implied HN points • 01 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics COVID-19 Statistics Vaccination Debate Partisanship
  1. State partisanship and COVID vaccination rates strongly predict COVID death rates even after considering age.
  2. Simplicity in statistical analysis can help in avoiding overfitting models and focusing on robust, true facts.
  3. Vaccination rates are more predictive of COVID death rates than state partisanship once age is controlled for.

Years Of Planning Behind Democrats’ Turn Against Democracy

Public • 480 implied HN points • 20 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Media Partisanship Democracy Trump presidency
  1. Democrats were behind an effort to prevent Trump from running for president in Colorado based on insurrection claims.
  2. The argument that Trump is a unique threat to democracy lacks substantial evidence.
  3. The adversarial relationship between the media and Trump actually benefited democracy by ensuring scrutiny and accountability.

No Neutrals

David Friedman’s Substack • 251 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Elections Partisanship Political Commentary Partisanship Political Commentary
  1. In online arguments, people often assume you're on one side or the other, leading to misconceptions about your beliefs.
  2. Political arguments during an election year are fueled by people fighting for their side, rather than interested in discussing ideas.
  3. The tendency to view the world in terms of 'us' vs 'them' contributes to the polarization and misinterpretation in online debates.

Government-Funded Stanford Group Successfully Urged Censorship Of Republicans But Not Democrats For Equivalent Claims

Public • 287 implied HN points • 16 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Partisanship Censorship Government funding Election Integrity Social media
  1. The Government-backed Stanford group censored Republicans for claims but not Democrats.
  2. Republicans faced censorship for election fraud claims while similar claims by Democrats went unchecked.
  3. Stanford's biased censorship efforts raise concerns about government influence on freedom of speech.

The election model is a little too popular

Silver Bulletin • 334 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election coverage Media influence Decision-making Forecasting Partisanship
  1. The election model became overwhelmingly popular, potentially overshadowing other content.
  2. The author is considering different strategies to manage the model's audience and impact.
  3. There are various options being considered, like putting the model behind a paywall or appealing to different types of audiences.

Joe Biden’s Parting Gift to America Will be Christian Fascism

The Chris Hedges Report • 266 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Elections Partisanship Social Issues Government
  1. The Democratic Party failed to implement New Deal reforms to prevent Trump presidency and Christian fascism.
  2. Biden and the Democrats, alongside the Republicans, contributed to the erosion of the nation through deregulation and corporate servitude.
  3. Fear of Trump's return and Christian fascism is the last strategy Democrats hold, while ignoring and dismissing the economic challenges faced by the working class.

Announcing the Symposium Foundation for the Study of Liberalism

Symposium • 137 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Liberalism Free speech Institutions Partisanship Education
  1. The Symposium Foundation for the Study of Liberalism has been created to support intellectual defense of a free society.
  2. Current threats to liberalism come from corruption in established institutions on both the left and the right.
  3. New explicitly liberal institutions are needed to rebuild the case for a free society and bridge ideological divides.

People Should Not Prioritize What They Think Are "Vibes" Over Actual Data: The Economic Situation Really Is—Relative to All Other Years since 2000—Excellent

Brad DeLong's Grasping Reality • 215 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economy Media Polling Partisanship Data Analysis
  1. Don't prioritize 'vibes' over actual data - the economy is actually excellent compared to past years.
  2. Partisanship influences perceptions of the economy - Democrats more optimistic than Republicans.
  3. Journalists sometimes emphasize negative news, even when data shows a positive economic situation.

Inside the mythical NATO-sabotaging version of Trump hallucinated by David Frum

Michael Tracey • 121 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Election Government Partisanship International relations
  1. The best indicator of what Trump would do as president were his actions during his first term, not hypothetical versions of him invented by different groups.
  2. Despite claims by David Frum that Trump would undermine NATO and favor Russia, the reality was quite the opposite - Trump actually increased sanctions on Russia, supported Ukraine with lethal assistance, and expanded NATO.
  3. Misconceptions about Trump's relationship with Russia persisted, even though Putin publicly preferred Biden over Trump due to unsuccessful attempts to improve relations during the Trump Administration.

It's gonna be a very long and exceptionally tedious road to November 2024

Silver Bulletin • 227 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Polling Campaign Partisanship Presidential
  1. Stay sane during the 2024 election by either ignoring the race or pacing yourself.
  2. It's too early to get caught up in polling details right now.
  3. The main things to know about the current election race are Biden, Trump, or someone else could win, and the odds don't change significantly day to day.

“Dey Took Err Jerbs”: Immigration and the Lump of Labor Fallacy

Center for the Study of Partisanship and Ideology • 24 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Economics Labor Policy Partisanship
  1. The idea that there's only a fixed number of jobs is a myth. More workers, especially immigrants, can actually create new jobs and grow the economy.
  2. High-skilled immigrants contribute significantly to innovation and entrepreneurship. Many big companies in the U.S. were started by immigrants or their children.
  3. Allowing more immigrants into the workforce benefits everyone. It can lead to economic growth and better job opportunities for all, rather than taking jobs away from Americans.

A tangible thing you can do today to fight Trump's takeover of the federal government

Can We Still Govern? • 215 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Government Civil Service Accountability Partisanship
  1. You can take action against Trump's attempt to politicize the federal government by commenting on a proposed rule to neuter Schedule F.
  2. Public comments on rules can influence policy decisions and help protect the independence of the bureaucracy.
  3. Increasing politicization of government agencies can lead to lower performance, reduced accountability, and less responsiveness to Congress and the public.

Who Agrees with Hitler?

Unsafe Science • 223 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social Issues Political Ideology Academia Activism Partisanship
  1. The study found that people were more likely to agree with negative statements when they were about white people compared to other racial groups.
  2. Political affiliation influenced the level of agreement with negative statements, with liberals showing higher agreement with anti-white sentiments.
  3. The research highlighted how tribalism and prejudice can influence attitudes towards different demographic groups.