Stop Shaming Trump Supporters By MICHAEL LERNER 9 Nov 2016 @ 1:17 PM ET It turns out that shaming the supporters of Donald J. Trump is not a good political strategy. Though job loss and economic stagnation played a role in his victory, so did shame. As the principal investigator on a study of the… Continue reading Election Commentary by Michael Lerner
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“Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action
Summary The following video is an important global announcement regarding the fate of the planet. In cooperation with National Geographic, the United Nations, various world leaders (including Pope Francis), and numerous organizations, U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio traveled the world for three years to document the current environmental state of the earth. This documentary… Continue reading “Before the Flood” – Leonardo DiCaprio – A Planetary Warning and Call to Action
Gerald Daugherty Funny Campaign Ad – Travis County Commissioner
Normally someone running for the position of County Commissioner would likely not be known a few counties away, but Gerald Daugherty’s funny campaign ad has resulted in national media attention. Media Coverage Below is a video from MSNBC and CNN covered the ad recently also. Published on Oct 26, 2016. Watch as the Morning Joe panel… Continue reading Gerald Daugherty Funny Campaign Ad – Travis County Commissioner
Gary Johnson – Aleppo Moment on MSNBC (8 Sep 2016)
In September 2016, Libertarian Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson, in an interview on MSNBC, was asked “What would you do if you were elected, about Aleppo.” Rather than asking, “What would you do about the refugee crisis in Syria?” the out of context question seemed to be stated in a way that would possibly confuse Johnson.… Continue reading Gary Johnson – Aleppo Moment on MSNBC (8 Sep 2016)
Hillary Clinton Campaign Features Rorschach Test Ink Blots and Donald Trump Words on Immigration
Our criticism of what we see can be a reflection of our internal bias and preconceived ideas. Like criticizing ink blots of a Rorschach Test, our criticism of the world around us can often be a criticism of our own bias. Last month, we published the article “Rorschach Test: Understanding the Donald Trump Star of David… Continue reading Hillary Clinton Campaign Features Rorschach Test Ink Blots and Donald Trump Words on Immigration
Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016
Introduction In 2016, the reason for and role of third party candidates is very different. So is their impact. In most election years, third party candidates are viewed as an expression of protest that ultimately weakens a more viable candidate. Sometimes the expression of protest is a petty and superficial reaction by those who didn’t win… Continue reading Gary Johnson, Evan McMullin, Jill Stein and Third Party Impact in 2016
Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.
Jill Stein of the Green Party has been an increasingly popular candidate choice for progressives, especially those who may be disenfranchised Bernie Sanders supporters, or those looking to support a woman for president as an alternative to Hillary Clinton. She’s the new Bernie Sanders, and being treated as such. In what seemed to be an… Continue reading Google helps Hillary Clinton by removing Jill Stein from search results.