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It's Not That Trump Is Good, It's That Biden Was Just That Bad

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 2035 implied HN points • 20 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trump Biden Democrats Republicans Election
  1. Many believe Trump isn't actually good; it's just that Biden's actions were very poor. This comparison shows how some see both parties as failing.
  2. The U.S. government often hides its wrongdoings and prefers subtlety, but sometimes its actions become very visible, like in recent conflicts.
  3. Young people should recognize that the current political system may not be their ally. They can learn from recent events like the TikTok ban and its implications.

The ‘Do Nothing’ Strategy

Steady • 18082 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Border Security Republicans
  1. The Republican Party is relying on a 'Do Nothing' Strategy regarding the U.S.-Mexico border issue.
  2. The Senate immigration bill faces opposition and little chance of becoming law.
  3. Republicans are accused of playing politics with the border issue and risking important international relations.
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Why did CNN do it?

Robert Reich • 30051 implied HN points • 12 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Republicans Democracy Journalism
  1. CNN's decision to give Donald Trump an hour of prime-time television was criticized for promoting lies and insults.
  2. The shift in CNN's news coverage towards more conservative guests and avoiding certain terms was linked to corporate interests and right-wing billionaire influence.
  3. Criticism of CNN's decisions highlights the importance of maintaining journalistic integrity and not giving a platform to misinformation and demagoguery.

Is It A Wake Up?

Points And Figures • 1012 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Foreign Policy Government Democrats Republicans Media
  1. Many believe that the recent political changes in the US show a major disconnect between mainstream media and the public's opinions. People are looking for a voice, and this new landscape allows them to speak up.
  2. There is a sentiment that the government has become too intrusive and wasteful. Citizens feel frustrated about how their tax dollars are spent, particularly regarding foreign aid and pandemic response.
  3. Leaders like Trump and Musk challenge traditional bureaucratic management styles, and some hope this will lead to reduced government control and more effective management in the future.

Defining Normalcy Down

Bulwark+ • 6446 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Political Commentary Legal issues Conservatism Republicans
  1. The concept of 'defining normalcy down' involves lowering standards for acceptable behavior over time.
  2. Political figures can redefine 'normal' to fit their narrative or agenda, even in the face of concerning actions.
  3. The dilemma of 'anti-anti-Trumpers' lies in their struggle to balance opposition to Trump with their concerns about the left, leading to conflicting stances.

Joni Ernst, Iowa, and the GOP Circa 2024

Bulwark+ • 7036 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Elections Policy News Republicans
  1. Senator Joni Ernst's shifting statements on the Capitol riot raise questions about GOP's stance on insurrection.
  2. Republican voters in Iowa support Trump despite controversies, but significant percentages may not in the general election.
  3. GOP's willingness to stand by Trump, despite potential criminal charges, signals a concerning trend for the party's future.

Speaker Mike Johnson’s Days Might Be Numbered

Bulwark+ • 6309 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Congress Republicans Government shutdown
  1. Speaker Mike Johnson's position as Speaker of the House may be in jeopardy due to conflicts within the House Republican Conference.
  2. Far-right House Freedom Caucus members and allies are upset over compromises in negotiations, leading to disruptions in regular proceedings.
  3. Rep. Chip Roy from Texas is considering a motion to vacate to potentially remove Speaker Johnson from his position.

The GOP is Betting on Crisis Pregnancy Centers

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 3400 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Republicans Legislation Anti-Abortion Movement Women's Health
  1. The GOP is heavily investing in Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs) for their anti-abortion agenda.
  2. CPCs are key in the GOP's plan to limit access to birth control and push for anti-abortion legislation.
  3. CPCs serve as a central part of the anti-abortion movement's broader strategy beyond just preventing individual abortions.

The 12-Week Lie

All in Her Head by Jessica Valenti • 5070 implied HN points • 07 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Abortion Legislation Republicans Healthcare Women's Rights
  1. Despite efforts to frame abortion bans as 'commonsense,' they are causing significant damage to the conservative agenda.
  2. Legislation like the 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina may appear as compromises, but they create numerous obstacles and humiliation for women seeking abortions.
  3. Republicans' messaging around 'reasonable' abortion restrictions contradicts the actual cruelty and punitive nature of the proposed laws.

Trouble

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 2198 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Leadership Election Democrats Republicans
  1. Critiques from within a political party can be more newsworthy than critiques from the opposing party.
  2. Democrats are privately alarmed by concerns about Joe Biden's mental fitness and inability to stand trial.
  3. Biden's team faces challenges with public opinion, internal party dynamics, and legal implications related to his memory and competency.

Biden, Romney, Kerry, Pelosi, all had children working for Ukrainian gas companies...do you understand this? do you know how many republican & democrat children & grandchildren names appear on Ukraine

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1867 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Ukraine Democrats Republicans
  1. Several prominent politicians had children working for Ukrainian gas companies.
  2. The article questions the relationships between Ukrainian businesses and American politicians' families.
  3. Assertions of a corrupt money laundering scheme involving individuals from both Republican and Democratic parties.

Hey Media: Stop Grading Republicans on a Curve

The Message Box • 3773 implied HN points • 02 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Republicans Democrats Journalism
  1. The media should not portray minor accomplishments of Republicans as significant achievements.
  2. Republicans are often graded on a curve, receiving praise for basic actions that Democrats are held to higher standards for.
  3. The political media strives for balance over accuracy, leading to biased coverage that favors Republicans in certain scenarios.

Republicans, Now Is The Time For School Choice

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 1458 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Education Policy Republicans School choice Democrats
  1. Some schools in Illinois have no children reading on grade level, sparking a call for school choice.
  2. School choice is seen as a winning issue for Republicans because it empowers parents and benefits children.
  3. Republican opposition to school choice is being questioned, as data suggests its positive impact.

How Abortion Became ‘the Defund the Police of the GOP’

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 1623 implied HN points • 05 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Republicans Election
  1. Americans in different states are showing disagreements with their party's approaches to social issues like pro-life legislation.
  2. There is a notable shift in American politics, with individuals reconsidering their party allegiance based on specific issues.
  3. Personal experiences and conflicts with political decisions are leading some voters to reevaluate their support for specific candidates.

How to Fix the US Supreme Court

The Garden of Forking Paths • 1552 implied HN points • 11 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Judiciary Reform Bipartisanship Democrats Republicans
  1. The US Supreme Court is highly politicized with lifetime appointments causing a imbalance of power.
  2. By looking at models from small island nations, like Comoros and Fiji, we can find ways to reform the US Supreme Court using consociationalism and centripetalism.
  3. Proposed solutions for Supreme Court reform include changing the judicial selection process to be nonpartisan and considering power-sharing models like in New Jersey or requiring a supermajority vote for confirmations.