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Trump just rug-pulled the China hawks on TikTok

Noahpinion • 21470 implied HN points • 11 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy National Security Elections Propaganda Political Influence
  1. Trump's recent actions regarding TikTok have stunned many conservative China hawks, revealing potential ulterior motives and alliances.
  2. The debate on forcing ByteDance to sell TikTok involves concerns about data privacy, propaganda dissemination, and national security, highlighting the app's significant influence.
  3. The situation with TikTok exemplifies broader international conflicts, potential financial influences, and political interplays that impact policymaking and national security strategies.

Moms for Liberty activists starting taxpayer-funded charter school

Popular Information • 10082 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Conservatism Activism Political Influence
  1. Moms for Liberty activists are starting a taxpayer-funded charter school with close ties to a right-wing curriculum
  2. The charter school avoids state oversight, raising concerns about accountability and quality of education
  3. Erskine College sponsoring multiple charter schools, including the Moms for Liberty founded academy, for financial support

If Israel Wants To Be An "Independent Nation", Let It Be An Independent Nation

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1583 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Israel U.S. Relations Political Influence
  1. Israel's dependence on the US is crucial for its existence as a nation.
  2. The term 'independent nation' for Israel is debated in the context of its reliance on external support.
  3. The geopolitical implications of Israel's relationship with the US highlight the complexities of its 'independent' status.

Nikki Haley’s Last Song, Dance, and Supper With the Big Donor Devils

Peter Navarro's Taking Back Trump's America • 2751 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Candidates Campaign Finance Political Influence
  1. Nikki Haley's political run exposes the ugly reality of Big Donor politics.
  2. Big Donors are trying to take down Trump to further their own financial interests.
  3. Republican politicians like DeSantis, Scott, and Haley are influenced by Big Donor money rather than grassroots support.
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Can This Death Row Inmate Bring Down the Death Penalty Itself?

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 2160 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Justice System Legal system Prison System Political Influence
  1. Richard Glossip's case highlights flaws in the justice system, sparking a broader conversation about the death penalty in Oklahoma and the potential risk of innocent individuals being executed.
  2. The involvement of high-profile figures and bipartisan support in the fight for Glossip's case showcases the complexities and potential injustices within the legal system.
  3. Glossip's story portrays the power of hope and human connection in the face of adversity, emphasizing the impact of personal relationships and faith during times of struggle.

The Death and Privatization of Japanese National Railways (Part 2, 1982-1987)

S(ubstack)-Bahn • 220 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Privatization Labor Unions Political Influence Reform
  1. The privatization and dissolution of Japanese National Railways (JNR) was driven by political dynamics and a push for neoliberal reforms by key figures like Yasuhiro Nakasone.
  2. The media played a significant role in shaping public opinion and supporting the privatization of JNR, contributing to its downfall.
  3. Labor unions ultimately surrendered and supported JNR privatization and division, leading to the dissolution of the iconic railway agency by April 1, 1987.

Saturday Commentary and Review #154

Fisted by Foucault • 323 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics Censorship Currency Global Markets Political Influence
  1. Poland experienced challenges with judicial reform and resistance to western liberal mandates.
  2. There is a shift towards illiberal methods in the name of defending democracy, exemplified by actions in Poland and Germany.
  3. Efforts to de-dollarize economies like China's seek to strengthen financial security and reduce vulnerabilities in the global economic system.

Understanding the Tech Right

Richard Hanania's Newsletter • 4023 implied HN points • 05 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Tech industry Conservatism Ideology Innovation Political Influence
  1. Tech industry is becoming more involved in politics, particularly shaping right-wing movements
  2. Tech Right combines acceptance of inequality with openness to change, influencing views on capitalism, biology, and progress
  3. Tech Right's influence on American politics might be seen through funding politicians, exerting intellectual leadership, and pushing conservative ideals

Here's 5 ways the media can help the climate movement (rather than just terrifying us)

The Green Fix • 196 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Media Coverage Capitalism Climate solutions Political Influence
  1. Media should connect climate news to different sectors like business and politics
  2. Capitalism plays a big role in the climate crisis and needs more media attention
  3. Media should spotlight the disproportionate impact of the climate crisis on the Global South and follow the money behind climate decisions

How Politics Worked

David Friedman’s Substack • 179 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Primary elections Political Influence Civil Service Political Systems
  1. Plunkitt of Tammany Hall describes and defends the machine system of politics in New York City in the early 20th century.
  2. Richardson's book explains how the precinct executives played a crucial role in the machine system by managing to swing a majority of votes in primary elections.
  3. The debate arises on whether the machine system of politics, as described by Plunkitt and Richardson, was a positive or negative force compared to modern democracy.

Fox News.

News Items • 353 implied HN points • 24 Sep 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Republicans Election Political Influence
  1. Rupert Murdoch's retirement has political implications, showcasing that Trump continues to hold influence in the Republican Party.
  2. Fox News' attempts to steer the Republican base away from Trump have failed, with DeSantis losing ground and needing a strong showing in Iowa.
  3. There are shifts happening within Fox News and the Republican Party leadership, indicating a changing landscape in conservative politics.

The War Against Oil Gets Hot

Dana Blankenhorn: Facing the Future • 58 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Renewable Energy Market Impact Political Influence
  1. Renewable energy costs have become competitive with coal-based energy and are continuing to decrease.
  2. The world's conflicts, funding, and wars are still heavily influenced by oil, leading to a literal war against oil.
  3. Recognizing the role of oil in global conflicts and actively engaging with the issue are crucial steps in overcoming the influence of oil.

Twitter Poster Railroaded for Free Speech by Biden’s DOJ

Karlstack • 293 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Free speech First Amendment Legal system Political Influence Court Proceedings
  1. The trial of Douglass Mackey highlights procedural abuses reminiscent of colonial courts
  2. Key evidence was withheld by the prosecution, impacting the defense's ability to present a full case
  3. The interpretation of the law expanded by the judge raises concerns about government power to regulate speech

The Crazy Playbook

Perspective Agents • 15 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🎭️ Culture Media Manipulation Influencer Culture Political Influence Celebrity Culture
  1. Historical events have shown how media manipulation can cause panic and fear in the public.
  2. Cultural divides are being exploited through manufactured narratives and pseudo-events in media.
  3. Understanding the manipulation tactics in media and how information conflicts are amplified is crucial to avoid falling into misinformation traps.

Elite? Or Ultra-Citified?

In My Tribe • 2 HN points • 21 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Polls Political Influence Political Beliefs
  1. A buzzy poll about elites actually surveyed a specific group that does not represent the entire elite population.
  2. The criteria used to define 'elite' in the poll may not be very strict, potentially leading to a misrepresentation of the group.
  3. The 'ultra-citified' cohort, while affluent and educated, tends to think and behave notably differently from the rest of the American population.

Elon Musk must go

The Cosmopolitan Globalist • 15 implied HN points • 11 Apr 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Free speech Political Influence National Security Government Regulation
  1. Elon Musk's actions on Twitter have led to significant backlash and calls for him to step down.
  2. There is a dependency on Twitter for promotion and engagement within certain industries, like journalism
  3. Users are considering a #TwitterStrike as a way to address the issues with Elon Musk's influence on the platform.

The Illusion of Political Support

Wayne's Earth • 0 implied HN points • 09 Dec 22
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Social media Political Influence Public Opinion Misinformation
  1. The illusion of political support can be created through media focus and online bots, making bad ideas seem more popular and widely accepted than they actually are.
  2. This illusion gives politicians false confidence to push forward with unpopular ideas and makes it harder for opponents to gain traction in debates and rallies.
  3. It's vital to do your own research and not rely solely on online or media perceptions of political support to make informed decisions, especially during voting.

A Non-Partisan Review of the Upcoming (Feb. 2, 2024) Benchmark Employment Revision

The People's Economist with Anthony Chan • 0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policy Political Influence
  1. The Bureau of Labor Statistics announces politically charged projections for job creation, impacting political narratives.
  2. Economic growth influences the direction of employment revisions: positive during growth and negative during slowdowns.
  3. Annual benchmark revisions under different Presidents show varied trends in estimating actual employment figures.