So she believes that fake Facebook posts from Russia lead to her defeat. I don't buy that.
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A million things led to her defeat, including, as some Democrats like I and Rock have repeatedly pointed out, the fact that she's a terrible politician.So she believes that fake Facebook posts from Russia lead to her defeat. I don't buy that.
This is not the way to look at it. Many smart people I know are often repeating this and I can't help but shake my head.So she believes that fake Facebook posts from Russia lead to her defeat. I don't buy that.
You may not be a immune but I am. I took LSD and am not easily mislead. The majority is a different story.A million things led to her defeat, including, as some Democrats like I and Rock have repeatedly pointed out, the fact that she's a terrible politician.
However...
Don't sleep on the power of fake news propagated by social media. It's probably a lot more powerful than we are comfortable giving it credit for. This is a legitimate problem. And most of us like to think we are immune, but we probably are not. To summarize something I said in another venue, I'm fairly certain (now; I wasn't then) that some of the people and groups I interacted with in the Bernie movement online were fakes. They were overly concerned with convincing liberals not to vote for Hillary. And I was arrogant enough to proclaim my immunity by pointing out that, when push came to shove, I still voted for her.
But the fact that it didn't work in this election doesn't mean that it couldn't work. The fact of the matter is, we are all much more easily persuaded than we'd like to think. That's why advertising exists. Most of us pretend we are the exception that isn't tricked into changing our behavior at the behest of a TV ad, but companies wouldn't spend $200B in advertising in America each year if it didn't work.
The science of how to convince you to behave a certain way against your own preferences is far more developed than you'd like to know. No matter how stubborn and independent you think you are, there are probably dozens of times each day when your behavior is modified by media you've consumed without your realization.
Fake news on social media is going to continue to be a powerful tool for influencing voter behavior moving forward, and laughing it off is not the way to address it.
A million things led to her defeat, including, as some Democrats like I and Rock have repeatedly pointed out, the fact that she's a terrible politician.
However...
Don't sleep on the power of fake news propagated by social media. It's probably a lot more powerful than we are comfortable giving it credit for. This is a legitimate problem. And most of us like to think we are immune, but we probably are not. To summarize something I said in another venue, I'm fairly certain (now; I wasn't then) that some of the people and groups I interacted with in the Bernie movement online were fakes. They were overly concerned with convincing liberals not to vote for Hillary. And I was arrogant enough to proclaim my immunity by pointing out that, when push came to shove, I still voted for her.
But the fact that it didn't work in this election doesn't mean that it couldn't work. The fact of the matter is, we are all much more easily persuaded than we'd like to think. That's why advertising exists. Most of us pretend we are the exception that isn't tricked into changing our behavior at the behest of a TV ad, but companies wouldn't spend $200B in advertising in America each year if it didn't work.
The science of how to convince you to behave a certain way against your own preferences is far more developed than you'd like to know. No matter how stubborn and independent you think you are, there are probably dozens of times each day when your behavior is modified by media you've consumed without your realization.
Fake news on social media is going to continue to be a powerful tool for influencing voter behavior moving forward, and laughing it off is not the way to address it.
I'm assuming you're joking, but seriously, my point was in earnest. We're fools to think we are immune, and that arrogance is a big part of the problem.You may not be a immune but I am. I took LSD and am not easily mislead. The majority is a different story.
It is not the only reason, but it sure contributed to her defeat.So she believes that fake Facebook posts from Russia lead to her defeat. I don't buy that.
I haven't voted for a major party candidate for years so go screw yourself.It is not the only reason, but it sure contributed to her defeat.
She lost because there are too many people like you.
Oh, I didn't realize you were drinking tonight. Cheers.The reason Hillary lost is because blacks stayed home.
Merdian doesn't include himself in fact free posts. Just ask him.I haven't voted for a major party candidate for years so go screw yourself.
Bourbon or not blacks stayed home in enough numbers to turn the election. The had truth is they don't like white folks.Oh, I didn't realize you were drinking tonight. Cheers.
A lot of things happened in enough numbers to turn the election. I think the defection of rust belt blue collar whites was more important. Apparently you think blacks were more important. Potato, potahto.Bourbon or not blacks stayed home in enough numbers to turn the election. The had truth is they don't like white folks.
Well how I vote is a fact I have stated here many times.Merdian doesn't include himself in fact free posts. Just ask him.
So you have lost labor. Don't blame me. The Truth is if blacks would have supported Hillary in key counties she would of won.A lot of things happened in enough numbers to turn the election. I think the defection of rust belt blue collar whites was more important. Apparently you think blacks were more important. Potato, potahto.
And if white union workers had stayed Democrat, she would have won. There are a lot of but-fors that work in this election.So you have lost labor. Don't blame me. The Truth is if blacks would have supported Hillary in key counties she would of won.
You calling me a racist?A lot of things happened in enough numbers to turn the election. I think the defection of rust belt blue collar whites was more important. Apparently you think blacks were more important. Potato, potahto.
Why has the union vote splintered?And if white union workers had stayed Democrat, she would have won. There are a lot of but-fors that work in this election.
You are a uninformed kid.You are unqualified to be a mod because of your leftist bias.
Bourbon or not blacks stayed home in enough numbers to turn the election. The had truth is they don't like white folks.
Boozejack-Woodford Reserve? A friend bought me a bottle of that stuff fairly recently, and it's good stuff. Kentucky does a few things very well. Making good whiskey is one.
Basil Hayden is very good.Woodford Reserve? A friend bought me a bottle of that stuff fairly recently, and it's good stuff. Kentucky does a few things very well. Making good whiskey is one.
Boozejack-
Kentucky bourbon is overrated. There are some very good offerings, but most of it is too sickly sweet. Switch to rye. You'll thank me later.
Besides being less sweet, it's also more versatile in cocktails. A proper rye-based Manhattan is a revelation.Woodford makes a rye. I do like it better than their bourbon.
So you haven't expanded you mind? I am not joking Rook.I'm assuming you're joking, but seriously, my point was in earnest. We're fools to think we are immune, and that arrogance is a big part of the problem.
Well us Wesleyan guys are a little uncivilized.Are these kids on this board really college graduates? The words and language used on this board, especially in this thread, don't reflect that. If not, IU has come down in quality quite a bit since I left.
Good Lord!
Rye is the way to go. I also think bourbon is too sweet. Some of the histories of these new bourbons are very interesting, by the way. Woodford Reserve is very interesting.Boozejack-
Kentucky bourbon is overrated. There are some very good offerings, but most of it is too sickly sweet. Switch to rye. You'll thank me later.
Drink it on the rocks sir.Rye is the way to go. I also think bourbon is too sweet. Some of the histories of these new bourbons are very interesting, by the way. Woodford Reserve is very interesting.
I do drink Rye on the rocks. I don't care so much for bourbon on the rocks.Drink it on the rocks sir.
Even the best bourbon has that undertone of...well...hot and sweet...tastes like vomit, I don't know how else to put it.Rye is the way to go. I also think bourbon is too sweet. Some of the histories of these new bourbons are very interesting, by the way. Woodford Reserve is very interesting.
You are a uninformed kid.You are unqualified to be a mod because of your leftist bias.
This is nothing compared to what we let you get away with, so you know, GFY.Must be nice to be a mod and get away with being uncivil on here when you blast others for not doing it......