Viewpoint: Best to face bad economic news
The piece argues that ignoring inflation and recession risks is futile and compares current struggles under Biden with 1970s stagflation. It notes GDP shrinkage, high inflation, and rising energy costs, calling for clear acknowledgment of limits to presidential influence and careful voter analysis.
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Musk and liberal censorship narrative under Musk’s buyout
Kent McManigal argues that Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter challenges liberal censorship and could expose the faulty narrative. He decries censorship, praises free speech, and notes Musk’s libertarian leanings while acknowledging business pressures.
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After Babel and the Babel of social media divides
Tom McDonald notes Jon Haidt argues social networks amplified anger and erased trust in institutions. The Atlantic piece urges three reforms, open primaries and ranked voting, Court term limits, and neutral algorithms. Haidt also advocates offline play for Gen Z to build young citizens’ skills. He warns individuals must bridge divides, not wait for tech leaders.
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