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by masondixon 10y ago
> Than why so many leaked memos show that Bannon and Miller want to reduce family Visas for those already legally here? From http://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/3/1/14773298/mer... : &quot
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by masondixon 10y ago
> You do not think this could have a chilling effect on the free press? I personally do not think it will. And I don't think anyone can make that argument that is has as of yet. But if it does, what objective measures can we point t
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by masondixon 10y ago
Why does that matter? Now that he is elected, there is an easy way to evaluate whether he is as bad as everyone says he is. Looking back after four years: what numbers do you expect to point to showing that he was as bad as everyone made ou
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by masondixon 10y ago
Yep. Looking back after four years: what numbers do you expect to point to showing that he was as bad as everyone made out he was?
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by masondixon 10y ago
Trump supporter here. Get less of us to vote for him in 4 years. Pick objective ideologically-neutral metrics that we can all agree are good for the country when optimised. Focus on these. Things like GDP growth, unemployment, child mortali
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by masondixon 10y ago
[2] Talk is cheap. Honestly, what do you think is going to happen? And in 4 years when we look back, if it doesn't happen - what will you think? [3] How is it a lie? > is losing thousands of subscribers You interpret this as net sub
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I think its very common in most countries for public broadcasters to lean left, and there is nearly always the perception. In my experience this has always been true. It might be because a right-wing government is more likely to make cuts i
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by masondixon 10y ago
Internationally, US Newspapers have a very good reputation. But if you read a US Newspaper daily, is is ridiculously biased. The longer form investigative reporting articles are usually outstanding though.
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I agree. All TV and film writers whether intentional or not, inject their politics and morality into their work. Its something that takes many years to realise and fully appreciate.
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Sounds interesting, this is the kind of thing I have been looking for.
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News companies all have owners and management. I think it is important to be informed about who the owners of newspapers are, and what their political views are, because ultimately the owner will hire and fire the Chief Editor who sets the
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by masondixon 10y ago
I could not name any news outlet today that I would consider unbiased or trustworthy. Every news outlet seems to unashamedly have a clear political affiliation. Can anyone suggest one?
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I don't see this effect. The more inaccurate and biased stories I read makes me read the other stories actively looking for biases. I think people are turning off MSM big time after this election.
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by masondixon 10y ago
I agree. But I think someone's opinion on this will differ depending on where they fit on the political spectrum. Right-wing thinks MSM has liberal bias - would rather people avoid it. Left-wing wants people to consume more MSM - vice-
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by masondixon 10y ago
This is the absolute worst show. The terminal screenshots seemed more legit than normal though.
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by masondixon 10y ago
> That whites feel the need to act like a minority group is disturbing considering the economic and political power that we obviously weld. I don't see it being about whites though. I think its everyone except-the-activist-element-o
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by masondixon 10y ago
I think changing the mindset of Republicans will have the most impact. If we had another candidate they would have made "defending traditional family" a stump issue.
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by masondixon 10y ago
Why can't they just provide better filtering tools. You choose who you can follow. They should pull some of their ad-targeting tech to focus on filtering harassment.
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by masondixon 10y ago
> neo-Nazi propaganda Can you give me a definition of this that can be consistently applied to all tweets? The issue is that you can say something is "neo-Nazi propaganda" and it will shut down the discussion and publicly shame
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by masondixon 10y ago
> we are losing sight of why freedom of speech is important which is insane to me. I'm with you. Its very difficult to find people like you who think practically and consider side-effects, etc. I'm curious as to whether this ha
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by masondixon 10y ago
> public perception of gay marriage Although Obama was opposed to gay marriage when elected, I will say that this is an issue that the progressives have driven into the public consciousness. But Trump will be the first elected President
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by masondixon 10y ago
The problem is definitions. > if someone's actions aren't depriving another of life or liberty This requires definitions of what "life" and "liberty" mean. Once you choose these definitions you must ensure t
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by masondixon 10y ago
> it should be that suppression of "undesirable" views only makes them stronger 100%. Throwing around "white supremacy" and "racist" is strengthening the actual KKK/Nazi types. > It's almost a
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by masondixon 10y ago
Agree. I think the issue is that people have different perspectives on integration. Some people see it, others don't.
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Yes I know it was a speech. There is always a clash amongst cultures. But the alt-right's thesis is that it is related to immigrants. Instead of making a case against immigrants by taking one example after the next of integration probl
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I read the article. Most people acknowledge the benefits of multiculturalism and enjoy it. Art, music, food, festivals, etc. People enjoy relationships with immigrants because they bring a different perspective. NYC is the best case of this
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> when Rightist positions conflict with reality This election proved liberal bias in the mainstream media. They did not see this election result coming, and they admit it. This is not just the polls, it is the articles, the choice of fro
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by masondixon 10y ago
Wow, as a Trump supporter, I find this really scary ("what the alt right is"). I honestly did not know this is what the Alt Right was purporting to be. But, this is not what Trump is about. Trump's policies do not reflect you
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by masondixon 10y ago
Without a doubt he was goaded for sure. But unfortunately he took the bait, and lost his cool. He is speaking his mind, but in a debate in a public setting like this you have lost when you start cursing. The condescension from the left is v
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What if a black person said this to another black person? My point is that "hate speech" is not clear cut. Today, the left is using it to silence any opposition. If someone says "hate speech" is writing "Trump"

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