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Just for Xeets and Giggles (01.27.24)

The Status Kuo • 13148 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Impeachment Trump administration Congress Senators

It has been a busy week in politics with notable events and discussions.
Ron DeSantis' exit from the race sparked reactions from various political figures.
There was humor and commentary around political events, including responses to Trump's actions and other news.

UPDATE: The truth about Target

Popular Information • 11556 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Retail Senators Statistics Crime

Target closed stores due to theft, but data showed lower levels of theft in those locations.
Retailers like Target may be using theft to cover up other issues affecting their businesses.
The cost of organized retail crime is a small fraction of total retail losses, with operational errors and employee theft accounting for the majority of shrink.

Sit right there while we berate you for running your platform within the law

Social Warming by Charles Arthur • 78 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Tech Platforms Senators

American politicians are criticizing big tech platforms for perceived failings within the law.
There is concern over the increasing spread of AI-generated content, including clickbait articles designed to attract traffic.
The focus on changing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is generating debate about platform liability and moderation practices.

The Crazy Domino Effect in the 90s That Led to Obama Becoming President

Pryor Questions • 373 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Scandals Policies Senators Presidents

Introduction of a new character boosted a struggling TV show's ratings significantly.
A scandalous revelation from a divorce proceeding led to a candidate's downfall in an election.
An unprepared replacement candidate's landslide loss paved the way for Barack Obama to become president.

Senator Merkley Boldly Issues Fake Call for Ceasefire

I Might Be Wrong • 6 implied HN points • 21 Nov 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Policy Peace negotiations Senators Conflict resolution

Senator Merkley's call for a ceasefire had contradictory conditions that would never be met.
The word 'ceasefire' is being used in a way that differs from its dictionary definition.
Merkley's statement on the Israel-Gaza conflict has been criticized for being misleading.

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