Oh, hell, no. This asshole should go to Mars and leave my district alone. We must elect Sue Altman and defeat Junior Kean the nepo-pol and his extremist pals, Trump & Musk.
Elon Musk spending money in NJ-7 to aid Tom Kean Jr. https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/elon-musk-spending-money-in-nj-7-to-aid-tom-kean-jr/
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Me to journalists: "You let yourselves be exploited by these malign forces to spread their bigotry and bile, cushioned with your white-gloved euphemisms and sane-washing.Me to journalists: "You let yourselves be exploited by these malign forces to spread their bigotry and bile, cushioned with your white-gloved euphemisms and sane-washing. You do not explain blood libel to your readers. Is that because you do not recognize it yourself?"
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This morning, I thought I was seeing some journalistic self-reflection in the Post!Reminder that I crosspost everything I write on Medium to my free blog, Buzzmachine.
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This morning, I thought I was seeing some journalistic self-reflection in the Post!This morning, I thought I was seeing some journalistic self-reflection in the Post! But it doesn't end well. So in this post, I offer my reflection on how they are failing us....
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The United States has endured (and is still enduring) a pandemic and a fascist onslaught and supply chain disruption and resultant inflation and is making a soft landing without recession.The United States has endured (and is still enduring) a pandemic and a fascist onslaught and supply chain disruption and resultant inflation and is making a soft landing without recession. Why that's bad for America. Eeyore journalism. cc: @DougJBalloon
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"Combative conservativism"?"Combative conservativism"? Are you fucking kidding me, #BrokenTimes? It is fascism. Your white-gloved euphemisms are not genteel--they are themselves lies to the public you supposedly serve.
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Oofa. Current Affairs editor Nathan Robinson explains at length why he declared The Atlantic the worst magazine in American....and he didn't even get to Jonathan Haidt.To be clear, I subscribe to The Atlantic, I admire much of its journalism--over time including Jim Fallows, Ed Yong--and am proud to have appeared there. Where I criticize it, it is for an abundance of hot takes from the likes of Haidt.
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Oofa. Current Affairs editor Nathan Robinson explains at length why he declared The Atlantic the worst magazine in American....and he didn't even get to Jonathan Haidt.Oofa. Current Affairs editor Nathan Robinson explains at length why he declared The Atlantic the worst magazine in American....and he didn't even get to Jonathan Haidt.
The Worst Magazine In America
The Atlantic poses as a magazine of ideas, but its writers get away with terrible arguments. Its ascendance is a sign of the dire state of American intellectual life.
(www.currentaffairs.org)
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A big deal:Craigslist founder Craig Newmark believes hacking by foreign governments is a major risk to the U.S. and plans to donate $100 million to bolster the country’s cybersecurity https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/craigslist-founder-pledges-10...A big deal:
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark believes hacking by foreign governments is a major risk to the U.S. and plans to donate $100 million to bolster the country’s cybersecurity https://www.wsj.com/tech/cybersecurity/craigslist-founder-pledges-100-million-to-boost-u-s-cybersecurity-5357f5ae?st=2PwsYL -
What, start a campaign against bedbugs? No, Bret Stephens, she should not waste a minute on the like of you.Stephens making excuses for Trumpist populism--i.e., fascism:
"Illiberal populism has taken root in response to well-founded perceptions of elite incompetence, highhandedness and self-dealing. Does Harris have anything to offer disaffected voters, or does she merely embody the elitist perspective that they despise?" -
What, start a campaign against bedbugs? No, Bret Stephens, she should not waste a minute on the like of you.What, start a campaign against bedbugs?
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The coalition to save democracy from Donald Trump and fascism grows. Former Ronald Reagan staffers endorse Kamala Harris for presidenthttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/15/former-ronald-reagan-staffers-endorse-kamala-harrisThe coalition to save democracy from Donald Trump and fascism grows.
Former Ronald Reagan staffers endorse Kamala Harris for president
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Bomb threats following false claims targeting Haitians continue to disrupt Springfield https://haitiantimes.com/2024/09/14/springfield-ohio-bomb-threats-claims-haitians/Bomb threats following false claims targeting Haitians continue to disrupt Springfield https://haitiantimes.com/2024/09/14/springfield-ohio-bomb-threats-claims-haitians/
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Political normalizes J.D. Vance's blood libel against Haitians as a "media strategy." Vance’s media strategy takes a turn https://politi.co/3Zs47dwPolitical normalizes J.D. Vance's blood libel against Haitians as a "media strategy."
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Liz Cheney blocked January 6 scrutiny of Ginni Thomas, book sayshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/15/liz-cheney-ginni-thomas-january-6-investigationLiz Cheney blocked January 6 scrutiny of Ginni Thomas, book says
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As ever, Jamelle Bouie is insightful: Springfield dogs & cats is not a meme; it is blood libel: incitement to racist violence.Not to pick on The Times (I know I do) but this story about Springfield treats it as a social-media phenom--meme wars: kittens vs. couches. No! I pray The Times newsroom watches Bouie's TikTok. 6/
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As ever, Jamelle Bouie is insightful: Springfield dogs & cats is not a meme; it is blood libel: incitement to racist violence.Yes, journalists, report on this crazy shit they say about dogs & cats; he said in the debate; you have to. Fine, show the funny memes. But NEVER stop there. ALWAYS report the context: in this case of blood libel, racism, incitement, and fascism. How? Study and share history. 5/
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As ever, Jamelle Bouie is insightful: Springfield dogs & cats is not a meme; it is blood libel: incitement to racist violence.Bouie says he avoids media criticism (wish he wouldn't but understand why). I agree the memes are hilarious. But by covering only the crazy & the memes, news media miss the real story again--fascism!--and only spread the blood libel. That's not savvy. 4/
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As ever, Jamelle Bouie is insightful: Springfield dogs & cats is not a meme; it is blood libel: incitement to racist violence.Related: When Trumpists say they believe crazy shit--in meme or poll--they don't have to believe it. It's signaling of belonging. It is also permission: They don't have to believe in dogs for dinner when they want an excuse to attack Haitians. 3/
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As ever, Jamelle Bouie is insightful: Springfield dogs & cats is not a meme; it is blood libel: incitement to racist violence.Here is Bouie's column about Trump and meaning. Quoting: "He may rant and he may rave, but his rantings and ravings aren’t static; they carry meaning." 2/
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/10/opinion/trump-speech-debate-rally.html