Rebkeh
Rebkeh's JournalNot for the faint hearted or the paranoid types
Listen to this podcast from earlier this week, he talks about the idea that Google search results are not unbiased, the thing is kinda spooky. The research is a bit unsettling, how many people trust the Google and other search engines. The interview also relates to the election towards the end, in terms of which candidates are using the search bias system to their advantage.
The interview begins at around the 11.30 mark but listen to the whole thing (we love this podcast, support them. Seriously.)
I've noticed something
Every once in a while I'll rec a post I like and later come back to read the comments, only to see it's been unrecc'd. It's happened a couple of times now.
Any New Yorkers here?
Meet the Democratic Socialist Whos Running for New York State Senate: Bernie Sanders isnt alone: Debbie Medina is in the race for State Senate in New Yorks 18th District.By Sam Adler-Bell 3/16/16
http://www.thenation.com/article/meet-the-democratic-socialist-whos-running-for-new-york-state-senate/
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Democratic socialism means that the community controls its own future, politically and economically, Medina tells The Nation. It means that the wealthy are not the only people with a voice. Medina smiles. Were bringing the political revolution to Brooklyn.
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Just as earlier campaigns helped prove that something like a Sanders candidacy could have such wide success, says Dan Cantor, the national director of the Working Families Party, [the Sanders campaign] will pave the way for other populist insurgents to run against the political and financial establishment.
More at link above
I see the writing on the wall
Nice knowing you all, no telling when they will find a reason to make me disappear.
If they ask me to leave, I will. No hard feelings.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1259&pid=9851
Totally off topic, will delete if asked
Thought maybe some could use this:
https://gfycat.com/ImprobableDeficientItalianbrownbear
This too ... There's so much it's dizzying
Liliana SeguraMarch 17, 2016
Hillary Clinton's Indefensible Stance on the Death Penalty
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This is ...
No words
https://theintercept.com/2016/03/17/hillary-clintons-indefensible-stance-on-the-death-penalty/
I may have stepped in it, if so... oh well
When Skinner made his recent announcement, I commented that I had more questions than answers. Today my "Ask the Administrators" question got a reply, I had posted a question when KOS did their obvious bias thing a few weeks ago. I replied back today.
I may be shown the exit DU door, if so, it was great working with you all.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12599732
About Obama
Okay Bernie folks, I want to explain something.
I've posted before about how unfairly going after Obama is one the worst things we can do to win supporters and I still stand by that. In fact, I still stand by him as one of the best presidents this country has ever had and, so far, the best president of my lifetime. I still love him. But I am also realistic about him.
1. He was, is and always will be a centrist. When he was running for president in '08, many didn't keep that in mind and set up his win as the end game to our goals. He never was, but he was key. His win was critical to our process towards a better country. Remember, this a marathon and he was instrumental in the changes that followed and still follow. I cannot imagine, for example, an Occupy and its success under any other presidency. Least of all another Clinton. I cannot imagine that we would have made any gains in the way we understand race and its role in our country. These are just two examples, there are many.
2. He was the right person for president at the time, and is still the right president for the current time. Bernie or anyone like him would not have had a chance in '08, not even close. But Obama did and we won. However, if Obama was running now, I would still vote for Bernie because we are ready for Bernie. Even if, God forbid, Bernie doesn't win, his campaign laid a very important foundation and will have a huge effect henceforth. Again, this is a marathon. I'd prefer we make a big leap in our trajectory, but a lot has already been accomplished. More than you would think. We accomplished things that even Clinton cannot undo.
3. Obama is an insider within the beltway bubble and rightly so, he cannot effectively do his job otherwise. I fully expect him to endorse the person that will most likely secure his legacy, policy wise. His long term intentions, the things he set into motion for later fruition are, from his view behind the scenes, obviously more likely to be effective under an insider to the game. I disagree with him on this, but I disagree with him on a lot of things.
4. I haven't read the article in full, but apparently he referenced Bush when he talked about authenticity which .. wow. That's a low blow and utterly unfair. I need to go back and read the whole thing, this is an undeniable indication that he believes democracy has a better chance with a politician than a leader. I will wait for full context, if available, before making a judgment on that.
5. And finally, I keep saying this but ... THIS IS A MARATHON, NOT A RACE
Now, let's get Bernie to a win. We need him!
Onward....
Cross post from gdp about last night
I rarely post there, but last night I wanted this out there. Since a lot of you dont follow gdp, here ya go:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12511502170
About NC. Here's something relevant to, but even more important than, the primary election
Students Are Being Rejected From The Polls Because Of North Carolinas Voter ID Law
KIRA LERNER MAR 15, 2016
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Like in South Carolina, voters without ID can cast a provisional ballot if they have a reasonable impediment to getting photo ID, including lack of proper documents, work schedule, or family obligations. But unlike South Carolina, the impediments voters can list are limited and will not cover any voter without ID. Early voting data has shown that while black voters make up 22 percent of the states voting population, they account for 26 percent of those who said they had a reasonable impediment for not having an acceptable ID.
There's more, lots more.
http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/03/15/3760266/north-carolina-voter-id/
There's something to be said here, that this tactic quite possibly helping a democratic nominee is only slightly ironic. Impediments to true democracy are everywhere, if you don't see them, you aren't paying attention.
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