Whopraysforthedevil

You're not wrong, but I'm saying it's an additional step for folks to take. And why would they when everything they're seeing is confirming their beliefs?

It's definitely a problem of media illiteracy.

It's the social media algorithms, man. Folks think that what they're being fed is reality, so they never double check the information being given to them.

Full disclosure, I'm just as guilty. For months I had built up this whole narrative about private equity buying up all the houses and causing the current housing crisis. Apparently, private equity only accounts for like 10% of home ownership, and the reality is that we just don't build enough housing. The issue is the same (and honestly I wouldn't be surprised to find out that private equity is still at the heart of it somehow), but I allowed the algorithm to show me inaccurate info, and I bought it—hook, line, and sinker.

Why are they baffled? This is the guy they've hitched their wagon to. He's doing exactly what they wanted.

I don't have all the details, but I feel like the union would have a direct interest in that decision. Not consulting them seems like 1) a dumb fuckin move and 2) a good reason for the union to take action.

No reason to be ableist about. You can just say they're stupid.

Exactly my point.

"Joe Biden's the reason"

Maybe Harris shouldn't have adopted his platform then.

Some folks just won't learn.

Pushing for third party votes days before the election isn't the way. You've got to mobilize during the rest of the year, make moves in more local races, etc.

Man. Take a look at that makeup line. What a weirdo.

I'd much rather have someone who was never a pacifist to begin with! At least they're consistent!

I'd much rather have someone who's never been a pacifist! At least they're consistent!!