Is there an event or reaction to an event in the last 10 years that made you think our country is broken?

For me it was how we reacted to Covid based on how we were politically aligned. It signaled that we no longer believed in a shared objective reality.

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u/SilverNo6462 — 4 days ago

Do you think AI bots are engaging in significant numbers on social media?

It makes sense to me that Russia would automate the work of the Internet Research Agency to bots.

Have you seen any evidence of this?

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u/SilverNo6462 — 18 days ago

Do you agree with Trump that fears about AI are a hoax?

Trump is famous for labeling hard things that people want to discuss as "hoaxes." The latest is fears about AI, he posted on Truth Social

 “AI taking over the World, destroying Humanity, and all other things bad, is a HOAX, no different from RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA — UKRAINE, UKRAINE, UKRAINE — IMPEACHMENT HOAX #1 — IMPEACHMENT HOAX #2 — and all of the other HOAXES and SCAMS that America was forced to endure.”

Should we take the threat of AI seriously, or do you agree with Trump that this is a hoax?

Source: https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/117270591511950591

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u/SilverNo6462 — 23 days ago

What do you think are the best/worst or your favorite "gotcha" questions for liberals?

They get posted here frequently, things like "Why you liberals hate religion but love the Islams?"

You've seen a lot of them by now, have you found any favorites? Which are the worst/most tortured? Which are the ones where you're like "actually that one is a little hard to answer and maintain consistency"

Go…

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u/SilverNo6462 — 1 month ago
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Why are so many Americans opposed to urban living?

Anytime the topic of cities comes up there are many people who are very negative about city life. Why is that? It seems like living in a walkable place with access to cultural events, good restaurants, top health providers, etc would be an attractive proposition.

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

Have you found right wingers generally believe it's a hoax that Russia interfered in 2016 in an effort to elect Trump?

This is an undeniable fact, but many of the right wingers I encounter write the whole 2016 election interference off as a hoax, parroting Trump and dismissing it with "RUSSIA, RUSSIA, RUSSIA"

What has your experience been on this topic? It feels like Trump has successfully re-written history by going on and on about "the Russia hoax."

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

Is this cliched phrase a fair assessment of libertarians:

>Libertarians are like house cats. Completely dependent on a system they neither understand nor appreciate and fiercely confident of their own independence.

I will hold my tongue

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

What are your thoughts on the proposed NYC law that would mandate Amazon and others hire their delivery drivers

>New York City is taking on Amazon (AMZN) with a bill that would require delivery companies to directly employ last-mile workers instead of relying on third-party subcontractors.

>The Delivery Protection Act, introduced by New York City Council member Tiffany Cabán and backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, would create a licensing system for certain last-mile warehouses and distribution facilities.

>The bill would also set minimum safety, training and worker protection standards while holding the company operating the last-mile facility responsible for employing the workers there. While Amazon (AMZN) is the main target, companies like FedEx (FDX) and UPS (UPS) would also be affected

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

Do you accept that "liberal" has become a catch all for everyone in America who is left of center, or do you think we should stick to the classical definition?

I don't think arguments saying "well, if you were actually a liberal by the true definition of the word…" are very productive. But that's just me.

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

What should be a Democratic Congress' 2027 priorities?

Assuming a senate and house majority what should be the Dem's priorities with a lame duck Trump?

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

Why isn’t it a bigger deal that our system of government discriminates against urban centers?

The country is becoming more urban and urban areas are more liberal. Against this trend our system gives disproportionate representation to more sparely populated rural areas. Why isn’t this disenfranchisement a constant political issue?

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

There is a lot of 80s/90s nostalgia. People alive and aware during that time, what are some examples of things glossed over by nostalgia that were much worse during those decades?

There are a lot of words in the title

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

What is charisma? Is it universal or dependent on audience?

I ask because I just don't understand all the people who say Trump is charismatic.

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

How will history treat crypto?

100 years from now what will our descendants have to say about the crypto era?

Will it be lumped into the MAGA/Trump era?

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago
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Why are right wing subs so heavily moderated?

I can get conservatives just want to have place to discuss their ideas in peace without having the liberal hordes of reddit butting in" but this is especially true in the "ask" subs where you'd think differing opinions and challenging facts are expected.

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

Have you read "It Can't Happen Here?" What are your thoughts in general, and specifically is it applicable to our current situation?

If you didn't read it no need to reply "I haven't read it" or some other comment whose only purpose is to say you didn't read it.

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u/SilverNo6462 — 2 months ago

Left identifying Centrists, Moderates, Independents: Do you tend to take members of a minority group* on their word when they tell you about discrimination or difficulties they face for being in that group?

*that you're not a part of

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u/SilverNo6462 — 3 months ago

With economic growth and Social Security and Medicare dependent on population growth and American birthrates declining should we be prioritizing immigration and figuring ways to attract more American taxpayers?

Am I shortsighted in thinking immigration is the only way to prosperity given declining birthrates?

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u/SilverNo6462 — 3 months ago

What is something that is "left coded" that makes no sense to you?

If you're wondering what "left coded" means, think blue hair, a thing that clearly indicates you're left wing even though that thing has nothing to do with left wing politics.

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u/SilverNo6462 — 3 months ago