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X @The Economist
The Economist· 2025-12-23 22:40
Political Analysis - British politics is experiencing a significant shift towards millenarianism [1] - Political movements now require a perceived threat to civilization to maintain relevance [1] - Centrist political ideologies struggle to compete with narratives of impending doom or invasion [1]
'They've handled this very poorly': Sam Stein reacts to partial release of Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-12-23 13:47
News & Politics - Tens of thousands of documents that appeared to be from the Epstein files were briefly posted on the Justice Department's website before disappearing [1] - President Trump reacted to the partial release, saying it was a way of deflecting from the 'tremendous success' of the GOP [1]
Trump on Maduro: If he plays tough, it'll be the last time
Bloomberg Television· 2025-12-23 13:19
Immigration Policy & Security Concerns - The report suggests a concern regarding open borders and potential security risks, alleging the entry of individuals from mental institutions and insane asylums into the United States [1] - The report highlights Venezuela's alleged exploitation of open borders [1]
Sen. Schumer to force Senate to vote on suing DOJ for full release of Epstein files
MSNBC· 2025-12-23 10:43
Political Landscape - Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans a Senate vote regarding the release of the Epstein files [1] Legal & Governmental Affairs - The vote concerns suing the DOJ for the full release of the Epstein files [1] News & Media - MS NOW is presented as a source for news, opinion, and world affairs [1]
X @Elon Musk
Elon Musk· 2025-12-23 06:55
Government Funding & Political Influence - The government allocates $300 billion of taxpayer money to fund college faculties [1] - College faculties are predominantly Democrats (90%) [1] - A significant portion (90%) of political donations from college faculties goes to Democrat politicians [1] Taxation & Political Contributions - Taxpayers are indirectly funding Democrat politicians through government allocation to colleges [1] Simplified Summary - Taxpayer money is used to fund colleges, which in turn support Democrat politicians [1]
X @Nick Szabo
Nick Szabo· 2025-12-23 02:41
RT C3 (@C_3C_3)Follow along…You work.You are taxed.The Government sends $300 billion of your tax $ to fund college faculties.College faculties are 90% Democrats.So 90% of political donations from faculties go to Democrat politicians.Americans are forced to pay Democrats.Simple. ...
The Trump 'vibe shift': Are Americans 'growing tired' of the President?
MSNBC· 2025-12-22 22:21
A new study from YouGov and the Economist found that nearly half of all Americans use the word "dangerous" to describe President Trump. The poll highlights a change in how even Trump supporters view the president and his brand, almost a year into his second term. Contributing Writer for New York Times Opinion and MS NOW Political Analyst, Molly Jong-Fast, Staff Writer at The Atlantic, Toluse Olorunnipa, former Ohio Governor and MS NOW Political Analyst, John Kasich join Erielle Reshef to talk about the Pres ...
Call From the Youth: We Only Know What We Hear | Piper Beck | TEDxPaul Laurence Dunbar HS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-12-22 15:56
Civic Education Landscape - The research indicates a potential gap in civic education in Kentucky, with limited existing research specifically addressing the state's situation [1] - A 2020 study by the Brookings Institute suggested that 17% of survey respondents felt their vote had no potential importance to the outcome of their country [1] - The study highlights the importance of civic education, suggesting that what students learn in schools translates to their behavior in public and future politics [1] Student Perspectives - Surveys of 220 high school students (16-18 year olds) in Kentucky showed that the majority stated at least one class talked about civics during the school year, with less than 5% saying none of their classes did [1] - The majority of students indicated that elections were mentioned often or occasionally in class [2] - While most students reported that their school offered civic activities, 72% almost said they did not engage with those extracurricular activities [2] - 232% of students indicated that teachers' personal politics somewhat affected the way they think about things [2] Teacher Perspectives - Teacher interviews revealed that government and politics education is considered important by high school districts, but not the primary focus [2] - Teachers generally believe that students learn enough about politics and history to reliably follow election campaigns and vote accordingly [2] - Teachers generally do not believe that common curriculum reflects bias in regards to what changes may be made to the education system partisanly [2] - Many teachers noted that student engagement has increased over time, but may decrease if American politics returns to normal [3][4] - Most teachers expressed confidence that their students will vote in the future and that there is an open-minded environment among students [5][6]
X @Elon Musk
Elon Musk· 2025-12-21 20:24
RT David Sacks (@DavidSacks)California has been sucked dry. Even the richest state can’t keep up with the looting by politicians and special interests. Now there’s a $30 billion hole in the budget and the confiscations begin. ...
Deflection & Name-Calling: Trump’s Attacks on Women Journalists
MSNBC· 2025-12-21 19:14
When questions get uncomfortable, President Trump doesn’t just change the subject with a deflection — he lashes out at the women journalists asking the questions. From insults ranging from "aggressive" to "piggy", the President's niece Mary Trump weighs in on why his attacks may be escalating, "he's feeling more and more comfortable being his worst self" and “he is terrified.” MS Now Contributor, April Ryan, who has personally experienced Trump's ire says, "It's not just the words, it's what they do." MS NO ...