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Dysfunction Junction

The Status Kuo • 15979 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Legislation Elections Government shutdown Political Dysfunction

GOP House shows dysfunction in handling impeachment efforts and border bill disagreements.
House GOP leaders are facing challenges due to internal party conflicts and reluctance to take critical votes.
Potential solutions include budget brinksmanship and electoral defeat of the GOP in November.

Petulance Over Patriotism

Steady • 26022 implied HN points • 03 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Dysfunction Party Dynamics Policy Implications

Kevin McCarthy's weak leadership style caused turmoil in the Republican Party
The Republican Party faced years of dysfunctional behavior and infighting
The GOP's chaotic state threatens its future relevance and credibility

Ron DeSantis LOL

Drezner’s World • 1572 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Campaigns Political Dysfunction Presidential Race Trump Supporters Media influence

Ron DeSantis dropped out of the presidential race after a significant decline in popularity
DeSantis' campaign faced internal turmoil and displayed incompetence in basic human interactions and political strategy
DeSantis endorsed Trump upon leaving the race, highlighting his failed presidential bid

Election Countdown, 271 Days to Go: ‘Can't Anybody Here Play This Game?’

Breaking the News • 743 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Dysfunction Courts Legislation Impeachment

The Trump-era Republicans are facing a decline in basic operating competency.
In court, there was a contrast between intelligent defense of Trump and clownish claims of absolute immunity.
GOP's actions indicate a lack of care for democracy's principles and a focus on tribalism, causing political disagreements to be harder to resolve.

Fools Rush In

KERFUFFLE • 39 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Systems Progressivism Political Dysfunction Governance

California's politics appear confusing and chaotic. This confusion often results in ineffective policies and governance.
The problems in California's political system have historical roots that trace back to England. Understanding this history is important to grasp the current challenges.
The author has compiled various observations and insights about California's political issues into one detailed essay for better understanding.

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The Tower of Socialism Babel

American Dreaming • 154 implied HN points • 04 Dec 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Socialism Political Discourse Government intervention Political Dysfunction

Socialism is often misunderstood and misused by both the left and the right in politics.
The definition of socialism includes a left-wing government controlling all industries.
Understanding the true meaning of socialism is crucial for productive political discourse.