Economics expert pinpoints the exact moment in 2012 when 'America went to hell'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/americas-2012-vibe-shift-ex1

Saturday, October 25, 2025

After two oil refinery blasts, Russian propaganda reports a fake one, then blames Ukraine -- Russians hunting Ukrainian farmers in intercepted drone footage -- Kherson hammered by Russian artillery, videos show multiple explosions in residential areas -- Putin is playing with nuclear fire: Zaporizhzhia power plant blackout ends, but experts warn risks are far from over ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/10/saturday-october-25-2025/

I believe a lot of the current political tension in France, like in other places, comes from something simple and painful.
We no longer know how to talk to each other.
We’ve forgotten how to disagree without turning each other into enemies.
#FranceToday #PoliticalDivide #TalkToEachOther

US political conservatives show deep, persistent distrust of science across many fields—from climate to medical research—according to a new @NatureHumBehav study. Attempts to boost trust with tailored messages failed, highlighting how ingrained these views are. 🤔🔬 #ScienceTrust #PoliticalDivide #Conservatives #ResearchInsights

Read more: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/anti-science/us-political-conservatives-have-deep-unbudging-suspicion-science-survey-suggests

US political conservatives have deep, unbudging suspicion of science, survey suggests

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This is an important, if concerning, read. Consider, too, the declining birth rate that has produced a drop in college enrollment.

To be honest, I think liberals should marry and, if they choose and want to, have children. Women, say yes to men with whom you truly align emotionally and politically. Don't ignore the signs, and watch for liars.

Steve Kornacki: White men, white women, and the gap within the gender gap
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/steve-kornacki-white-men-white-women-gap-gender-gap-rcna196791

#PoliticalDivide

Steve Kornacki: White men, white women and the gap within the gender gap

College-educated white women and white men without college degrees have come to exist in polar opposite political and cultural universes, each one unrelatable and probably unrecognizable to the other.

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Ugly Nasty Commie Bitch (Official Video)

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Dark Web Scams Turn Political

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Dark Web Scams Turn Political

An expert in cybersecurity and network infrastructure, Nick Espinosa is a nationally recognized speaker, member of the Forbes Technology Council, TEDx Speaker, regular columnist for Forbes, award winn

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New research suggests highlighting shared values can bridge America’s political divide

A new study published in Social Psychological & Personality Science reveals that highlighting shared values between U.S. Republicans and Democrats can reduce perceived polarization and foster hope.

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Star Trek seems to be an endless source of wisdom (but maybe every large volume story is).

This scene from Deep Space Nine summing up the feelings about the state of democracy in many parts of the world.
(1:18-2:50)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ99o6r7pjU

#startrek #ds9 #politicaldivide

Star Trek DS9 S3E24 Odo & Kira Oppose Kai Winn

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