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Across the Divide: What It Means to Be American

Papyrus Rampant • 138 implied HN points • 12 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics National Identity Political division Historical Narratives Civic engagement Civil Rights
  1. People often have different views of history based on their experiences and backgrounds. This can lead to disagreements over what events mean and how they shape our identities.
  2. National stories are important because they give people a sense of belonging. These narratives help define what it means to be part of a nation and influence how people understand each other.
  3. It's okay to disagree, but we need to learn to accept our differences without hostility. True connection comes from love and understanding, even across political divides.

A reflection on the terrorist attack on Israel through the lens of America.

Today's Edition Newsletter • 8824 implied HN points • 09 Oct 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy National Security Political division Republican party Intelligence Community
  1. The attack on Israel happened during a time of deep political division in the country.
  2. Republicans have been obstructing the confirmation of diplomatic appointments in the Middle East.
  3. Senator Tommy Tuberville has blocked the appointment of 300 senior officers in the US military.

What did you think they thought?

Alex's Personal Blog • 98 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political division Immigration Policy Trump administration
  1. There is a growing divide between Trump's tech supporters and traditional MAGA fans. This shows how complex and conflicted the political landscape can be within the same party.
  2. Racist comments have emerged regarding high-skill immigration, highlighting tensions within Trump's followers. Some people have different ideas about immigration based on their backgrounds and experiences.
  3. American tech companies are raising massive amounts of money for AI development. This shows that the U.S. has significant resources and talent in the tech industry compared to other regions.
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How to Get Your Tax Cattle to LOVE Digital ID

The Corbett Report • 21 implied HN points • 18 Nov 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Authoritarianism Surveillance Political division
  1. Digital IDs are being pushed as a way to control and monitor people's actions, starting with tracking and eventually influencing how they buy or sell things. It's about creating a system where everyone is accounted for.
  2. Different approaches are used to convince both left- and right-wing individuals to accept digital IDs. For some, it’s about safety and security, while for others, it plays on fears related to immigration or children’s safety online.
  3. The idea of a digital ID is presented as something beneficial, but it can lead to increased government control and restrictions. There's a fear of losing individual freedom and privacy if everyone accepts these IDs.

Enforcing the Constitution

David Friedman’s Substack • 179 implied HN points • 16 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Constitution Supreme Court Enforcement Political division Legal system
  1. Enforcing the Constitution can be challenging, as seen in historical and recent examples of government defiance of Supreme Court rulings.
  2. Penalizing governments and officials for violating the Constitution may not always be straightforward or effective due to legal limitations like sovereign and qualified immunity.
  3. Alternative solutions to enforcing unconstitutional laws include court injunctions and government agents refusing enforcement, but may face challenges in an increasingly polarized political landscape.

Revenge of the Unvaxed

Diane Francis • 439 implied HN points • 13 Sep 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Public Health Vaccination COVID-19 Government Policy Political division
  1. Many people are still unvaccinated, which keeps COVID-19 spreading and mutating. This makes life tougher for everyone and affects the economy.
  2. Unvaccinated individuals are the majority of those getting severe cases of COVID-19 and dying from it. This is leading to new mandates for vaccinations or regular testing.
  3. New variants of the virus are emerging, making it challenging to achieve herd immunity. Global vaccination efforts are crucial to control the pandemic and prevent further mutations.