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Post by The Aztec Panther on Sept 15, 2024 15:44:06 GMT -8
Perused the Gradian article from 2020. The thing about some of these issues is that they can be isolated incidents that are made to look like systemic problem. I looked up the editor and found that she is working on being self aware of her own bias: Episode #48: Betsy By Herself on Confronting Her Own Implicit Biases
Oct 17
In this episode, I’ll break down what implicit biases are, how they cause unconscious discrimination, impact relationships, and how we interact with the world. See how you can discover your own biases (because we all have them) so you can address them and be a bigger and better human. It’s all about conscious awareness of something that is largely unconscious (implicit biases). Knowing that is freeing.
While a lot of people might like to believe that they don’t have any biases, the reality is that we all do, whether we like it or not. Someone might even express explicit disapproval of a certain attitude or belief while still harboring related, unconscious biases. That’s unconsciously stressful because that means we aren’t aligned. (And people can hold positive or even negative associations about their own race, gender, religion, sexuality, or other characteristics.)
The good news is that implicit biases aren’t set in stone. We all have the opportunity to ‘begin again,’ as Buddhism teaches us and which I talk about. It’s always possible to adopt new attitudes, to grow, to change. The first step is awareness. I can’t wait to see the amazing change we can make in the world if we each take a brave look at ourselves and are willing to do some work on anything we find there that doesn’t align with our vision for a better world. I’m in this with you. Onward...And, as usual, you ignore the facts. Fox News is the most UNreliable source in news. They lost almost a BILLION dollars because they were willing to knowingly report LIES and present them as facts with dubious sources. They still present, "News," with a massive bias. Fox News is utterly worthless as a news source because they are a propaganda wing of the MAGA part of the Republican Party. How about addressing the FACT that the Republicans in many southern states have made it more difficulte for minorities to vote? I linked the stories for two such examples. The facts in those stories are not in question, there is no debate about the facts. The only debate is how bad it is that the Republicans have done this. I'm on the side of democracy and giving ALL Americans representation and the ability to easily vote. |
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 15, 2024 16:11:41 GMT -8
It's also key to realize that it's not 1776 anymore. The Republicans aren't the "popular majority" since neither party is the actual majority. I don't see the point you are trying to make? Exactly what I said, there's no "majority" right now, so there's no parallel to the situation you're describing. Acting like Trump isn't a threat to democracy is ridiculous. |
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 15, 2024 16:14:45 GMT -8
And right now only one party is supporting a man and a movement that tried to overturn a valid, accurate, free and fair election. Only one party is supporting a man who incited an isurrection to overthrow the government when that election was being certified. I'm sorry, but there is no other way to put it other than the Republicans have become the Bad Guys - the anti-Democratic party. Look at what they're doing in Texas! Trying to get Democrats removed from voter rolls. They already closed down dozens of polling places in Black and Hispanic neighborhoods over the last few years, making it harder for minorities to vote. Is that the kind of Party that you want to support, aztecbrothers? I'm not sure how hard you are trying to be un-biased. You can probable answer that based on where get most or all your information. As and example, if one gets all there information from a single source like CNN. No mater how thin the paper is, there are at least 2 sides. Might be six with thick paper. I have a diverse base that I socialize with. Plenty of Hispanic, Black, Indian and a friend that escaped Cambodia that told me the story of the guide getting he legs blown off by a claymore mine and walking past piles of bodies. They wanted to get to America and went through the proper process. I have not heard of any legal U.S Citizen say they could not vote, or that a Republican prevented them from voting. Sounds a little like the urban myth of Hattians eating cats. I mean, the Internet is your friend. www.texastribune.org/2020/10/27/texas-voting-elections-mail-in-drop-off/Rules like this disproportionately affect people that are disabled, elderly or poor. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Sept 15, 2024 20:23:21 GMT -8
Another member of Trump's family (another family member who knows him well, and has for decades) is vehemently opposed to him...
His nephew, his niece, his former staffers, former cabinet members - they all say the same thing. Donald Trump is a petulant child at his core. He was a spoiled rich kid that no one ever said, "No," to. He's used to being God in his own business. His word is law in his business, and he thinks it should be that way in all aspects of his life.
Government doesn't work that way. Not in a Democracy. In an AUTOCRACY, yeah, that's exactly how it works (see Russia and Putin, or North Korea and Kim), and that's why Trump LOVES those guys. They rule the way he thinks he should be able to. He wants that here.
If those of you who support Trump can't see that then it's willful ignorance. He is a horrible person unfit to serve. That's why hard core conservatives like Dick Cheney are supporting Kamala Harris. They know that Trump can't be trusted to do the right thing. They know Trump can't be trusted to follow the rules.
They're putting COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY.
And, truthfully, I think they know that the MAGA movement is killing the Republican Party long term. It appeals to a much narrower group of voters than the party needs in order to remain relevant and to have any kind of power in Washington.
Trump losing is the best thing that could happen for the Republican Party in the long run.
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Post by aztecbrothers on Sept 15, 2024 20:51:21 GMT -8
Another member of Trump's family (another family member who knows him well, and has for decades) is vehemently opposed to him... His nephew, his niece, his former staffers, former cabinet members - they all say the same thing. Donald Trump is a petulant child at his core. He was a spoiled rich kid that no one ever said, "No," to. He's used to being God in his own business. His word is law in his business, and he thinks it should be that way in all aspects of his life. Government doesn't work that way. Not in a Democracy. In an AUTOCRACY, yeah, that's exactly how it works (see Russia and Putin, or North Korea and Kim), and that's why Trump LOVES those guys. They rule the way he thinks he should be able to. He wants that here. If those of you who support Trump can't see that then it's willful ignorance. He is a horrible person unfit to serve. That's why hard core conservatives like Dick Cheney are supporting Kamala Harris. They know that Trump can't be trusted to do the right thing. They know Trump can't be trusted to follow the rules. They're putting COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY. And, truthfully, I think they know that the MAGA movement is killing the Republican Party long term. It appeals to a much narrower group of voters than the party needs in order to remain relevant and to have any kind of power in Washington. Trump losing is the best thing that could happen for the Republican Party in the long run. I get it, Orange man bad. If he was charming, I would be scarred as hell. I don't think he has a chance anyway. When Trump loses and is out of the picture for good, it will be interesting to see if there is any more use of the word "Democracy" from CNN, ABC, The View, etc. over the next three years. It will also be interesting to see how "Equity" and "Equality" will be used in the next 3 years. The below quote shows and alarming shift of global capital. It is most likely a larger percentage now due to Covid-19. "The ultra-rich represent an emergent global aristocracy — or rather, a new oligarchy. Fewer than 100 billionaires now own as much as 50 percent of the world’s assets, the same amount that around 400 billionaires owned a little more than five years ago." Joel Kotkin Dec. 2019 With Kamala, how will her policies affect you directly? |
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 15, 2024 21:04:16 GMT -8
Another member of Trump's family (another family member who knows him well, and has for decades) is vehemently opposed to him... His nephew, his niece, his former staffers, former cabinet members - they all say the same thing. Donald Trump is a petulant child at his core. He was a spoiled rich kid that no one ever said, "No," to. He's used to being God in his own business. His word is law in his business, and he thinks it should be that way in all aspects of his life. Government doesn't work that way. Not in a Democracy. In an AUTOCRACY, yeah, that's exactly how it works (see Russia and Putin, or North Korea and Kim), and that's why Trump LOVES those guys. They rule the way he thinks he should be able to. He wants that here. If those of you who support Trump can't see that then it's willful ignorance. He is a horrible person unfit to serve. That's why hard core conservatives like Dick Cheney are supporting Kamala Harris. They know that Trump can't be trusted to do the right thing. They know Trump can't be trusted to follow the rules. They're putting COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY. And, truthfully, I think they know that the MAGA movement is killing the Republican Party long term. It appeals to a much narrower group of voters than the party needs in order to remain relevant and to have any kind of power in Washington. Trump losing is the best thing that could happen for the Republican Party in the long run. I get it, Orange man bad. If he was charming, I would be scarred as hell. I don't think he has a chance anyway. When Trump loses and is out of the picture for good, it will be interesting to see if there is any more use of the word "Democracy" from CNN, ABC, The View, etc. over the next three years. It will also be interesting to see how "Equity" and "Equality" will be used in the next 3 years. The below quote shows and alarming shift of global capital. It is most likely a larger percentage now due to Covid-19. "The ultra-rich represent an emergent global aristocracy — or rather, a new oligarchy. Fewer than 100 billionaires now own as much as 50 percent of the world’s assets, the same amount that around 400 billionaires owned a little more than five years ago." Joel Kotkin Dec. 2019 With Kamala, how will her policies affect you directly?You're as pro-Trump an "Independent" as I've come across. When you reduce people's logical arguments to "Orange Man Bad"....you're missing the point. Bad optics. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Sept 15, 2024 21:20:58 GMT -8
Another member of Trump's family (another family member who knows him well, and has for decades) is vehemently opposed to him... His nephew, his niece, his former staffers, former cabinet members - they all say the same thing. Donald Trump is a petulant child at his core. He was a spoiled rich kid that no one ever said, "No," to. He's used to being God in his own business. His word is law in his business, and he thinks it should be that way in all aspects of his life. Government doesn't work that way. Not in a Democracy. In an AUTOCRACY, yeah, that's exactly how it works (see Russia and Putin, or North Korea and Kim), and that's why Trump LOVES those guys. They rule the way he thinks he should be able to. He wants that here. If those of you who support Trump can't see that then it's willful ignorance. He is a horrible person unfit to serve. That's why hard core conservatives like Dick Cheney are supporting Kamala Harris. They know that Trump can't be trusted to do the right thing. They know Trump can't be trusted to follow the rules. They're putting COUNTRY BEFORE PARTY. And, truthfully, I think they know that the MAGA movement is killing the Republican Party long term. It appeals to a much narrower group of voters than the party needs in order to remain relevant and to have any kind of power in Washington. Trump losing is the best thing that could happen for the Republican Party in the long run. I get it, Orange man bad. If he was charming, I would be scarred as hell. I don't think he has a chance anyway. When Trump loses and is out of the picture for good, it will be interesting to see if there is any more use of the word "Democracy" from CNN, ABC, The View, etc. over the next three years. It will also be interesting to see how "Equity" and "Equality" will be used in the next 3 years. The below quote shows and alarming shift of global capital. It is most likely a larger percentage now due to Covid-19. "The ultra-rich represent an emergent global aristocracy — or rather, a new oligarchy. Fewer than 100 billionaires now own as much as 50 percent of the world’s assets, the same amount that around 400 billionaires owned a little more than five years ago." Joel Kotkin Dec. 2019 Ummmm... No one, and I mean NO ONE, epitomizes the evil of the uber rich oligarchy than Donald Trump. If you really, honestly have a concern about the ultra rich having an imbalance of power in their favor you cannot support Donald Trump since his whole reason for being is to enrich himself, and his goal as President (as seen in his term in office) was to shift the tax burden from the rich to the middle class. Remember, 90% of his Tax Cut package went to the ultra rich or to corporations. The middle class portion of that tax cut, small as it was, was set to EXPIRE after a few years while the tax cuts for the rich and corporations were permanent. Trump is out to help himself and his rich friends, not the middle class. His own time in office proved that. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Sept 15, 2024 21:24:29 GMT -8
With Kamala, how will her policies affect you directly? Actually, they will affect me by affecting my daughter. Expanding health care support from the government will help my daughter who has issues that make working a full time job at a company that offers health care benefits a longshot at best. So she needs expanded health care benefits/subsidies from the government or she'll be S.O.L. - Kamala will focus on the little people who need help. Trump doesn't care about the little people. Hell, he told his nephew to let his nephew's son die rather than continuing to pay the astronomical health care costs the kid racked up due to birth defects. True story. Trump is seriously a vile person who cares about no one but himself. |
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Post by aztecbrothers on Sept 15, 2024 21:49:13 GMT -8
I get it, Orange man bad. If he was charming, I would be scarred as hell. I don't think he has a chance anyway. When Trump loses and is out of the picture for good, it will be interesting to see if there is any more use of the word "Democracy" from CNN, ABC, The View, etc. over the next three years. It will also be interesting to see how "Equity" and "Equality" will be used in the next 3 years. The below quote shows and alarming shift of global capital. It is most likely a larger percentage now due to Covid-19. "The ultra-rich represent an emergent global aristocracy — or rather, a new oligarchy. Fewer than 100 billionaires now own as much as 50 percent of the world’s assets, the same amount that around 400 billionaires owned a little more than five years ago." Joel Kotkin Dec. 2019 With Kamala, how will her policies affect you directly?You're as pro-Trump an "Independent" as I've come across. When you reduce people's logical arguments to "Orange Man Bad"....you're missing the point. Bad optics. Not sure I am missing any points with respect to "Threats to Democracy" Outside of you posting CNN stuff, I don't see you offering anything original. Just the same responses. Maybe try putting in a couple of good things Trump did while in his first term of his Presidency. As for 1/6, which seems to be your breaking point to switch your party lines, let me know if Trump fits the definition of an insurrectionist? An insurrectionist is a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against an established authority, such as a government. Insurrectionists may be motivated by a desire to improve conditions.
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Post by aztecbrothers on Sept 15, 2024 22:00:41 GMT -8
With Kamala, how will her policies affect you directly? Actually, they will affect me by affecting my daughter. Expanding health care support from the government will help my daughter who has issues that make working a full time job at a company that offers health care benefits a longshot at best. So she needs expanded health care benefits/subsidies from the government or she'll be S.O.L. - Kamala will focus on the little people who need help. Trump doesn't care about the little people. Hell, he told his nephew to let his nephew's son die rather than continuing to pay the astronomical health care costs the kid racked up due to birth defects. True story. Trump is seriously a vile person who cares about no one but himself. Sorry to hear about your daughter and hope she gets the care she needs. As a parent having a son in the Army, war is my biggest concern and Biden has done a horrible job with global relations and his pullout of Afghanistan that killed 13 solders. When Harris was asked about the withdrawal in Afghanistan, her response was upsetting that she did not mention the 13 soldiers that lost their lives, and their families that paid the ultimate sacrifice. She only talking about how much money she and Biden saved by pulling out, and how Trump negotiated with the Taliban. That said, who ever gets into office, I hope your family gets the care you need and all goes well. This will be my last post in this thread. Thanks for the engagement. |
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Post by aztecryan on Sept 15, 2024 23:33:47 GMT -8
You're as pro-Trump an "Independent" as I've come across. When you reduce people's logical arguments to "Orange Man Bad"....you're missing the point. Bad optics. Not sure I am missing any points with respect to "Threats to Democracy" Outside of you posting CNN stuff, I don't see you offering anything original. Just the same responses. Maybe try putting in a couple of good things Trump did while in his first term of his Presidency. As for 1/6, which seems to be your breaking point to switch your party lines, let me know if Trump fits the definition of an insurrectionist? An insurrectionist is a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against an established authority, such as a government. Insurrectionists may be motivated by a desire to improve conditions.
I don't post "CNN" stuff. What is the obsession with CNN? The guy who owns a large share of CNN now is a Trump megadonor. By your illogical estimations, you'd think CNN was the equivalent of Breitbart. It's not. Stop blaming the media when the fault lies with the man. It's lazy. Trump is considered one of the worst presidents in history. I don't care to gloss over that to make you feel better about hiding your true intentions. You're confusing me with Erik, I was anti-Trump well before 2021. Yes, an insurrection is an uprising against an authority or government. What is Congress? A body of government. This has been covered, many, many, many times. Trump is a malignant narcissist. An adjudicated rapist. A convicted felon. Still under indictment for a multitude of felonies. He's a stain on America and the biggest threat to democracy in a long, long time. This country needs the windshield far more than it needs the rearview mirror. |
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Post by The Aztec Panther on Sept 16, 2024 4:58:05 GMT -8
Not sure I am missing any points with respect to "Threats to Democracy" Outside of you posting CNN stuff, I don't see you offering anything original. Just the same responses. Maybe try putting in a couple of good things Trump did while in his first term of his Presidency. As for 1/6, which seems to be your breaking point to switch your party lines, let me know if Trump fits the definition of an insurrectionist? An insurrectionist is a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against an established authority, such as a government. Insurrectionists may be motivated by a desire to improve conditions.
I don't post "CNN" stuff. What is the obsession with CNN? The guy who owns a large share of CNN now is a Trump megadonor. By your illogical estimations, you'd think CNN was the equivalent of Breitbart. It's not. Stop blaming the media when the fault lies with the man. It's lazy. Trump is considered one of the worst presidents in history. I don't care to gloss over that to make you feel better about hiding your true intentions. You're confusing me with Erik, I was anti-Trump well before 2021. Yes, an insurrection is an uprising against an authority or government. What is Congress? A body of government. This has been covered, many, many, many times. Trump is a malignant narcissist. An adjudicated rapist. A convicted felon. Still under indictment for a multitude of felonies. He's a stain on America and the biggest threat to democracy in a long, long time. This country needs the windshield far more than it needs the rearview mirror. I was anti-Trump back in the 80's, and he's only gotten worse every year. But I made the point a day or two ago that CNN had new ownership last year, and they issued a decree from on top to keep the presentation balanced, which CNN has. TRUMP is not balanced. Reporting on Trump in a fair and balanced way does not present him in a positive light because he says and does some really bad things. FOX News presents him in a whitewashed way. They present his horrible words and actions in a such a way as to make them seem less horrible - or they just ingore some of the things he says and does like they never happened. FOX News got sued for lying in favor of Trump. It's FOX that isn't credible, not CNN. |
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