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I think if you objectively follow the hindsight of progression, nothing is surprising or magnitudes worse as you put it.
But yes, I would agree, trump and co. has no business being in office again at all and are "worse". I don't like Biden, but trump isn't the answer and it's sad he's seemingly the only alternative. Idk that answer, but being back on topic we've removed the ability (at current time) to objectively discuss the downward spiral our political system is in because "Trump" is such a trigger word for both sides. W
Yes, politicians too. Just like politicians were clamouring (and still do to this day) that 2016 was rigged.
So you see how this crap is problematic right? You see what it can escalate too right?
Or nah, we still agree it's okay when Democrats do it but evil when Republicans do it.
It's truly asinine that folks on Reddit are in such an echo chamber that a sentiment regarding how these political tactics engaged by both sides is truly bad for our country is dismissed here as only a Republican problem.
If you truly believe that majority of people who support trump also support Jan 6th, then you're just living under a rock.
It's funny cause I liked Bernie and now I just sit back and watch this shit show and shake my head. It's like talking to NPCs.
Yes, do you know why the indictments are being done? Severity of the reaction that resulted in Jan 6th.
This propaganda that's been escalating came to a front and we got Jan 6th and now we need consequences for the actions.
Playing ignorant to the fact Democrats were engaging in the exact same tactics prior is silly.
The punishment fits the crime, of course. But acting innocent is just being ignorant or willfully delusional.
It's like the two brothers who are rough housing and one takes it too far and gives the other the black eye. Mom disciplines the one who gave the black eye because the evidence is right in her face. But the bratty brother knows full well that he engaged in the same behavior prior to.
You're changing topics completely. Those were extremists who acted on the media narrative being spat out.
It actually just goes to show how dangerous this is from both sides.
Don't change the topic to something else to try and dismiss the fact the Democrats do it to. It's a perfect example of just how dangerous this crap is. Despicable actions done by those fools on Jan 6th 100%
Education is fun!
2016 reactions:
Russian Interference Propaganda: Significant attention was given to allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 election. This led to investigations by Congress and the appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller. The Mueller investigation confirmed Russian efforts to influence the election but did not find sufficient evidence to charge Trump’s campaign with conspiring with Russia.
Electoral College Protests: Some Democratic electors and activists called for members of the Electoral College to not vote according to their states' popular vote, urging them to vote for a candidate other than Trump. A few "faithless electors" did cast votes for someone other than Trump, but this did not alter the overall result.
Legislative and Congressional Objections: On January 6, 2017, during the certification of the Electoral College results, some Democratic members of Congress raised objections to the electoral votes from certain states.
2020 reactions:
Legal Challenges: Numerous lawsuits were filed in battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, and Wisconsin. These lawsuits, brought by President Donald Trump's campaign and other allies, sought to invalidate or challenge the election results based on allegations of voter fraud and irregularities. Most of these lawsuits were dismissed due to lack of evidence.
Alternate Electors: In some states, groups of Republicans attempted to submit alternate slates of electors claiming that the certified results were fraudulent. This was part of a broader strategy to disrupt the certification of the Electoral College results.
Congressional Objections: On January 6, 2021, during the certification of the Electoral College results, some Republican members of Congress objected to the certification of the results from certain states. This led to debates in both the House and the Senate, although the objections were ultimately overruled, and the results were certified.
Good golly gosh, I see equivalency of both parties overreacting to election results and touting rigged elections with baseless claims. But you right my guy, your teams the bestest of boys and girls!!! Not like it's two wings of the same bird.
Left wing Media have convinced their viewers that Republicans are actually worse for democracy, somehow.
And overturning the rigged election of 2016 is actually protecting democracy.
It's wild.
I swear I keep hearing this song and dance from both sides.
Nancy Pelosi: i support this message.
"we don't understand why people don't think the way we think. So let's just lump em all in with white nationalists"
Makes sense.
I am curious what the future has in store for this. Mudslinging and propaganda has only ramped up from where it once started.
I'm all for prosecuting illegal acts that were committed, but it does seem like this might become a political tactic taken by both sides going forward.
In classic Trump fashion, he is back peddling saying this has to stop, when it is being thrown back on him. I'd hope more politicians can actually get convicted of wrong doing, but I'm pessimistic on that front.
Hannity asked the former president what he would say to people who believe he wants retribution and will use the justice system to go after his political adversaries if he returns to the White House in 2025.
"Number one, they're wrong," Trump replied. "It has to stop, because otherwise, we're not going to have a country. Look, when this election is over, based on what they've done, I would have every right to go after them, and it's easy, because it's Joe Biden and you see all the criminality, all of the money that's going into the family and him, all of this money from China, from Russia, from Ukraine."
"What they're doing to me, if it's going to continue, we're really not going to have much of a country left. It's really, it is weaponization. You call it lawfare, you call it — some people call it just warfare — but it is weaponization of the election," the 2024 GOP frontrunner added.
Terrance Howard episode fits your criteria and was a wild episode.
Having 2/3 of your bills each month is likely not preventing you from starting a business currently. If that's your desire, you should go for it!
Yes it is!
Okay, but if my responses were copied and pasted, they'd at least come with a disclaimer warning about potential side effects: increased understanding and open-mindedness. But hey, I'll take the compliment on my writing style!
It's a genuine attempt to engage in thoughtful dialogue about the complexities of religious conversion and the diverse motivations behind it.
He used to be, but he's def changed his stance lately. I believe he is likely for a base minimal income, but is more aware of the issues with it. But the inherent idea id imagine he still is for.
It's important to recognize that individuals' choices in religion are deeply personal and multifaceted. Characterizing conversion to Christianity as a product of manipulation or enslavement oversimplifies a complex process influenced by various factors such as personal experiences, cultural background, and spiritual beliefs. People from all walks of life, including intellectuals, professionals, and those with diverse political affiliations, embrace Christianity for reasons beyond mere coercion or financial incentive. Painting Christians as "enslaved" or "uneducated chumps" ignores the rich intellectual and cultural traditions within Christianity and the agency of individuals in their spiritual journeys.
Your entire post history is literally you picking fights like a baby to try and get your incoherent babble across to people. What do you mean you don't argue with Republicans? Without them, your life would have zero sustenance.
Oh! The troll has many alt accounts it looks like!
No one in their right mind talks in absolutes like this. Not all Republicans are evil, just like not all Democrats are evil. Stop playing the politics games and learn to actually think.
But I'm talking to a NPC robot. Talking to these types of fools is like talking to someone wearing a MAGA hat. Same thing, different color.
This dude is a big troll, just ignore him
Ohhh shoot, I forgot, you're so smart! Thank you for the education!!!! So smart you are!!! Gosh.
I disagree- I don't think every interview or interviewer needs to push against their answers.
If that's their thing, then that's cool. I love a good interviewer who really does push harder questions. But I do like to listen to someone just speak their respective thoughts.
It's actually easier and better imo if the interviewer is consistent. If someone like Lex is known for softball interviews then cool, I know going into it. Same if it's the other way around. It gets rough when someone swaps consistently- for me anyway.
Why and is it weird that Lex Friedman is now interviewing men that have been MeToo’d?
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