OPINION
— B. Jay Cooper criticises the Washington Post for avoiding a presidential endorsement before a critical election, accusing its owner, Jeff Bezos, of yielding to political pressure and risking democracy, signalling an authoritarian threat.
US Politics
2024 US Presidential Election
— In a speech on Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris warned that Donald Trump’s alleged authoritarian ambitions, highlighted by John Kelly’s revelations, threaten American democracy. She criticised Trump’s desire for military loyalty and compared his rhetoric to Hitler’s.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump’s unprecedented over 30,000 false or misleading claims, including the “big lie” about the 2020 election, exploit emotional appeal and influence public belief. His strategic dishonesty illustrates how politicians can benefit from fabricating reality.
OPINION
— B. Jay Cooper rejects Trump due to his authoritarian rhetoric, dishonesty, and failure to deliver key promises. He argues Trump prioritises self-interest over national welfare and warns undecided voters against supporting him.
Conspiracy Theories
— Hurricane Milton’s impact on Florida spurred weather manipulation conspiracies, revealing a pattern: natural disasters can drive conspiracy theories. These theories hinder climate action, creating a self-perpetuating cycle of environmental denial.
2024 US Presidential Election
— “The Apprentice”, a controversial new film about Donald Trump’s rise to power, explores his relationship with political fixer Roy Cohn and its influence on his ruthless business tactics. Though unlikely to sway voters, it fuels debate ahead of the US presidential election.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The vice-presidential debate was civil but uneventful. Gov. Tim Walz stumbled initially but gained momentum on abortion, while Sen. J.D. Vance deflected on key questions. Ultimately, the debate ended inconclusively.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump highlighted the dangers of Trump’s insecure white masculinity, exposing it as a strategic liability that could undermine democracy through demagoguery and manipulation.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump highlighted deep ideological divisions. Trump criticised Harris’s economic plans and defended his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, while Harris condemned Trump’s policies, particularly on abortion, immigration, and national security.
2024 US Presidential Election
— The greatest pop star in the world, Taylor Swift, has publicly declared her support for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the upcoming 2024 US Presidential Election.
2024 US Presidential Election
— Donald Trump may try and use the news of his court case charges to grab more television air time, and shift the energy of his campaign.
2024 US Presidential Election
— JD Vance’s vice-presidential candidacy has spotlighted his Catholic beliefs, which align with Catholic Integralism — a view integrating spiritual and worldly aspects with religious values guiding policies which critics argue are unworkable and conflict with broader religious freedoms.
US Politics & Religion
— Donald Trump recently suggested that voting might become unnecessary if he’s re-elected, hinting at potential changes to America’s electoral system. His statements could appeal to Christian nationalists and reflect fears of demographic shifts.
COMMENT
— Minnesota Governor Tim Walz labelled Donald Trump’s MAGA movement as “weird”, a term that quickly gained traction. This label, embraced by Democrats and the media, has turned satire into a powerful tool to mock and diminish Trump’s divisive campaign.
US Politics
— Since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, his supporters have used the incident to bolster his image of strength. This tactic mirrors historical patterns where leaders turn such attempts into symbols of their resilience and authority.
US Politics
— In two weeks, Kamala Harris is expected to become the presumptive Democrat presidential candidate, facing Donald Trump. Her potential presidency would break multiple historic barriers, especially with her Californian roots.
