Captain Howdy

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    18 days ago

    Because roughly half the country believes what he says. If it affirms their worldview (usually hatred of some “other”), then they are happy to take it on face value.

    Because we have blatantly partisan media companies willing to parrot his lies and unwilling to challenge even the most harmful of them.

    Because our two party system makes nearly everything a political issue that is supported by one party or the other, and voters have to choose between the lesser of two evils (whatever that means to that voter) than vote for someone who better represents their actual world view.

    Because he is rich. Because he is privileged. Because he has never been made to actually face the consequences of intentionally lying to everyone.







  • Who’s going to do the regulating?

    Sure, a liberal could impose sane regulation, but what happens next time the US elects a Trump?

    You want Trump (or any other fascist wannabe dictator) to have the ability to control what people say on the Internet? He’s already calling to take down ABC for fact checking him!

    So just like gun control (as in an all-out ban), regulation of free speech/communication is just so risky.

    I do think platforms should be doing more to remove disinformation from the mainstream, no matter who it pisses off. Unfortunately that does end up leading to echo chambers when what Americans need is to hear (truth) from all points of view.

    Very complex situation that AI is only making worse.











  • This! Health insurance is the reason why medical costs in the US are so ridiculous. Health insurance, and IMO all insurance, is a scam. And since the “customers” (people who NEED care) can’t see the price of service beforehand, there is no way for them to choose the most cost efficient option, which allows providers to charge whatever they want. Then the insurance company can come up with reasons not to pay and put the client on the line for the cost.