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Spike Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 2 hours ago, Azeem said: That episode of The Simpsons is hard to watch with how racist they made Homer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 27 minutes ago, Spike said: That episode of The Simpsons is hard to watch with how racist they made Homer. I love it. The Steve Mobs and apple stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 21 minutes ago, Azeem said: I love it. The Steve Mobs and apple stuff Nice, It just makes me uncomfortable watching Homer who used to be a bit if a dumb, but accepting guy, behave like a complete bigot and wanker in those seasons. There is a reason he is called jerkass Homer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 54 minutes ago, Spike said: Nice, It just makes me uncomfortable watching Homer who used to be a bit if a dumb, but accepting guy, behave like a complete bigot and wanker in those seasons. There is a reason he is called jerkass Homer in Homer's defense he was quite accepting of the Jordanian family in the beginning. It was Moe and Lenny who spoiled him but he eventually comes around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 On 07/08/2024 at 17:45, Tommy said: Just saw Walz's first speech as running mate, and he seems awesome. Yeah he seems like a great human, and very authentic. However I wish she had just picked Josh Shapiro given the extent to which Pennsylvania will be the state that determines who wins the election. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy Posted September 6 Moderator Share Posted September 6 What? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ Posted September 6 Subscriber Share Posted September 6 Joseph Gordon Levitt weighs in....solid messaging yet again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 On 02/09/2024 at 07:42, Harry said: Yeah he seems like a great human, and very authentic. However I wish she had just picked Josh Shapiro given the extent to which Pennsylvania will be the state that determines who wins the election. Thing is I think she can win Pennsylvania without Shapiro... but I'm not sure she can win a state like Michigan with him. I wanted Mark Kelly for a number of reasons, namely because having 2 candidates from border states sort of negates the fear mongering about Mexicans coming in by Trump & Vance. I think it had to be a midwesterner though, because of the way the rest of the US feels about California - so I do think Walz has a broader appeal than Shapiro tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 Two birds with one stone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Spike Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 32 minutes ago, Azeem said: You think it’s funny (because it is) BUT speaking from experience there are sections of the Hispanic community (Mexicans mostly in my experience) that are incredibly salty about ‘illegal immigration’ particularly against Venezuelans and are parroting the talking points of conservatives of the last forty year. Stealing jobs, criminals, drugs, not paying tax, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 1 minute ago, Spike said: You think it’s funny (because it is) BUT speaking from experience there are sections of the Hispanic community (Mexicans mostly in my experience) that are incredibly salty about ‘illegal immigration’ particularly against Venezuelans and are parroting the talking points of conservatives of the last forty year. Stealing jobs, criminals, drugs, not paying tax, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 9 minutes ago, Azeem said: Yeah pretty much lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6666 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 21 hours ago, Spike said: You think it’s funny (because it is) BUT speaking from experience there are sections of the Hispanic community (Mexicans mostly in my experience) that are incredibly salty about ‘illegal immigration’ particularly against Venezuelans and are parroting the talking points of conservatives of the last forty year. Stealing jobs, criminals, drugs, not paying tax, etc. A lot of Cuban-Americans, close to half, are Republicans as well anyway. Then add the fact that Latino-Americans generally are a lot more religious which also works in the favour of the Republicans. While it seems crazy that any minority would support the Republican party there are definitely reasons, not relating to race or immigration, that explains support from a chunk of Latin-Americans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 4 hours ago, 6666 said: A lot of Cuban-Americans, close to half, are Republicans as well anyway. Then add the fact that Latino-Americans generally are a lot more religious which also works in the favour of the Republicans. While it seems crazy that any minority would support the Republican party there are definitely reasons, not relating to race or immigration, that explains support from a chunk of Latin-Americans. That’s completely different. Cuban Americans are mainly comprised of post-revolution exiles. They have particular bond to pick with the democratic for their failures on the bay of pigs invasion under JFK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Speaking of Latino-Americans being more religious I came across this talking point that Catholic Charity institutions help illegal immigration from Latin America bcz they want to maintain good number of Catholics in the country. How true is that ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 In 1940s Mass Communication was a nascent field and prevalent paradigm was that of powerful effects of media, that media has direct powerful effects on shaping perceptions. This was supported by an event in 1938 when a Radio Station aired an episode of an alien invasion on Halloween in New Jersey and many people actually believed it causing a nation wide panic https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_War_of_the_Worlds_(1938_radio_drama) But a study was conducted for the 1948 (I think) Presidential elections by Paul Lazarsfeld to guage people's voting preferences based on media exposure. It found that there were four categories of voters. Early deciders, who made up their mind and voted accordingly regardless how media presented stuff. Waivers, people who thought of changing vote after watching media but eventually voted for their intial choice. Converts, as implied who changed vote after media exposure and crystalizers, people who just made up their mind on the voting day who to vote for based on media exposure. Study found Early deciders and Waivers formed the majority and concluded media doesn't have powerful effects but rather limited effects on shaping perceptions. The study also gave the idea of two-step flow of communication. It found that people were more influenced by how people around them interpreted media content rather than direct effect of media i.e Famous YouTuber doing his reaction of Trump Kamla debate might influence you more than watching debate yourself or even your dad or uncle giving his analysis might influence you more This study was monumental as it brought a new paradigm in the world of communication studies and gave impetus to further studies that shape our discussions till today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 To think there's people out there that thought Trump did well last night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Gonzo Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 56 minutes ago, Dave said: To think there's people out there that thought Trump did well last night. It's crazy seeing this on the internet. I think it's a little weird how people have decided they're so invested in political causes like this that they'll reject the evidence their eyes and ears are trying to give them because their egos can't let them back down from their support of bad things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 20 hours ago, Azeem said: Speaking of Latino-Americans being more religious I came across this talking point that Catholic Charity institutions help illegal immigration from Latin America bcz they want to maintain good number of Catholics in the country. How true is that ? It sounds like bullshit but exactly the sort of bullshit organised religion likes to do, so I'm gonna agree with you despite either of us having no evidence for or against. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 3 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said: It's crazy seeing this on the internet. I think it's a little weird how people have decided they're so invested in political causes like this that they'll reject the evidence their eyes and ears are trying to give them because their egos can't let them back down from their support of bad things. Trump got heemed by Kamala. Trump got heemed by the moderators. Kamala also got heemed by the moderators but much less so than Donny Dumps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 4 hours ago, Spike said: It sounds like bullshit but exactly the sort of bullshit organised religion likes to do, so I'm gonna agree with you despite either of us having no evidence for or against. The question is asked on Quora as well and rule of internet is if it's asked on Quora it is notable enough lol https://www.quora.com/Do-you-believe-that-Catholic-Charities-and-other-organizations-involved-in-assisting-migrants-enter-the-U-S-illegally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie Posted September 12 Share Posted September 12 "Donald Trump answers political questions like a 4th grader answering questions for a book report on a book didn't read" That about sums it up. Dumb people love that shit because they feel represented I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azeem Posted September 14 Share Posted September 14 This Haitian stuff is even worse than post 9/11 hysteria imo. The latter started off after probably one of the biggest event of this century so far but this is being perpetuated out of straight lies over nothing 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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