In this bit of pablum, NPR seems shocked that plotical reporters now have to use the word "lie" when describing Trump's words. What's missing from this piece is any sign of shock over the complete moral bankruptcy of the man himself. www.npr.org/2024/09/13/n...
Far from being disqualifying, this feature of the Trump persona presents itself as part and parcel of his appeal.
This is the story we all should be following, but sure... Let's keep talking about Trump banging Loomer.
True. The numbers of people who just don't engage and vote are still enormous. I should try the phone banking. Who knows? Maybe getting that one electoral vote from reddish northern Maine will be the scale-tipping event.
The Guardian took a swing and miss on this one.
Same. The DNC is using a program called "Reach" that emphasizes online activity. It's a clearinghouse for materials you can post on your socials as well as a database where you can record interactions. Someone smart has created this.
I did the DNC zoom training tonight but am on the fence about phone banking. I absolutely can't stand political cold calls and just assume everyone is similar. No?
I don't know how much effect it will have beyond him personally, but I am willing to cook and eat JD Vance.
Interesting interview with Yuval Harari on his new book Nexus, an historic look at sharing of story/information. Melber can sometimes be underprepared and dismissive and Harari alarmist, but both do good here. youtube.com/watch?v=toF5...
Saw this on reddit earlier too. This fetid squash should be deplatformed.