At least when Las Vegas odds matters publish odds on upcoming sports events they actually take the teams' records into consideration. It would be great if pollsters would do likewise. Ignoring the results of recent special elections is not just foolish, it demonstrates a lack of seriousness and thought.
Reminder: the MAGA-instigated government shutdown is nothing more than a cynical political ploy—crafted by Repubs in the 1970s, fine-tuned in the 1980s, and since, rolled out EVERY single time there's a Democratic President.
And, also under Tr*mp, but recall: Repubs controlled both the Senate and House then, so the exception only proves the rule.
Shame on the media for not covering this accurately in their mad obsession with binary, conflict-driven narratives that force false equivalences, i.e., the fig leaf of neutrality vs. accuracy, and the promotion of both sides-ism vs. context.
Great meeting tonight Simon. If u were tired, I couldn’t tell. Thanks for ALL you speak too and the wisdom you share. Here are a few links as follow up.
Thanks for the shout out to NC. AG Josh Stein is our excellent candidate for Gov.
And a great clip from MSNBC’s, Veshi with 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa describing exactly how this moment is crucial to world democracy and how we all must work each day to appreciate facts, truth, honest reporting and a shared reality to help democracy survive. She is a beacon of hope and puts our struggles into a larger perspective.
Busy with family obligations, but planning several phonebank shifts in between trips. Thanks to all who are helping!
At least when Las Vegas odds matters publish odds on upcoming sports events they actually take the teams' records into consideration. It would be great if pollsters would do likewise. Ignoring the results of recent special elections is not just foolish, it demonstrates a lack of seriousness and thought.
Thank you for being thoughtful.
The Washington Post voter guide is helpful in figuring out where and how to help in VA:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/09/22/virginia-2023-general-election-voters-guide/
Reminder: the MAGA-instigated government shutdown is nothing more than a cynical political ploy—crafted by Repubs in the 1970s, fine-tuned in the 1980s, and since, rolled out EVERY single time there's a Democratic President.
And, also under Tr*mp, but recall: Repubs controlled both the Senate and House then, so the exception only proves the rule.
Shame on the media for not covering this accurately in their mad obsession with binary, conflict-driven narratives that force false equivalences, i.e., the fig leaf of neutrality vs. accuracy, and the promotion of both sides-ism vs. context.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Government_shutdowns_in_the_United_States
Great meeting tonight Simon. If u were tired, I couldn’t tell. Thanks for ALL you speak too and the wisdom you share. Here are a few links as follow up.
Thanks for the shout out to NC. AG Josh Stein is our excellent candidate for Gov.
Hopium Calvary support here $ if so inclined!
Thank you!!!!!
https://www.joshstein.org
His awful Maga challenger is our Lt Gov. Find his views here thanks to NCDP. It is disturbing.
https://www.realmarkrobinson.com
And a great clip from MSNBC’s, Veshi with 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Ressa describing exactly how this moment is crucial to world democracy and how we all must work each day to appreciate facts, truth, honest reporting and a shared reality to help democracy survive. She is a beacon of hope and puts our struggles into a larger perspective.
Great to be part of this community! Thank you
https://youtu.be/7boV4ZCROVY?si=E7MVzIOkRtRweChS