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Citizen Musk

Robert Reich • 32331 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Political Rhetoric Media influence Wealth Inequality Democracy

Elon Musk has been spreading misinformation about immigration and voting laws, similar to Trump's tactics.
Musk's massive influence and control over Twitter (X) pose a threat to democracy and accountability.
The concentration of wealth in individuals like Musk can be dangerous for democracy by allowing them to evade consequences and manipulate public opinion.

Hyperbole For Sale

The Liberal Patriot • 2279 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Rhetoric Media influence Democracy

Election cycles are often filled with hyperbole and attempts to manipulate negative emotions
Political discourse is increasingly polarized, with extreme rhetoric on both sides
Reject political hyperbole by seeking out neutral information and engaging in civil discussions

Why the Press Downplays Trump's Violent Rhetoric

The Message Box • 3754 implied HN points • 11 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Coverage Political Rhetoric

An Overcorrection for Past Errors
The Banality of Crazy
Serious, Not Literal, Coverage

The Peter Principle

Doomberg • 7754 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Government Economy Sanctions Political Rhetoric

First law of power: never outshine the master in a hierarchical structure.
Success in a career may not necessarily come from a prestigious background.
Sanctions on Russia's exports failed due to overlooking the impact of price changes on commodities.

February 21, 2024

Letters from an American • 11 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Impeachment Christian nationalism Election Influence Political Rhetoric

Accusations of the Bidens accepting bribes were based on false information from a source tied to Russian intelligence.
History shows the GOP using extreme rhetoric to win elections, now overlapped with plans to impose Christian nationalism in the country.
Efforts to reshape the nation to reflect Christian values may lead to minority rule and align with authoritarian ideology.

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