November 7, 2024: Election Q&A Part II, Why Women, Gays, and Trans People Are Worried About Rights, PLUS Advice on How to Repair a Friendship Amidst the Election, and Revealing ONE Personal Bias.
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Why does the host have a bias against the media?
The host dislikes the media because it divides, scares, and deceives people for profit through engagement, often using clickbait and exaggerated narratives.
How can friendships be repaired amidst political differences?
Initiate a conversation to understand each other, emphasizing that politics doesn't define personal worth. Respect each other's voting reasons, which are shaped by personal circumstances. If the friend declines, give space and time, but ultimately, respect is crucial for maintaining the relationship.
What happened to the 17 million votes the Democrats had in the last election?
Harris received about 67 million votes compared to Biden's 81 million in 2020, a difference of 14 million. This is partly due to lower voter turnout this year (64.5% vs. 66.4% in 2020) and not all states having fully counted their ballots yet.
How did Trump's appointments contribute to the overturning of Roe v. Wade?
Trump appointed three conservative justices who were part of the 6-3 Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Without these appointments, the decision might have been different, potentially preserving Roe.
Why are women concerned about Trump taking away their rights?
Women are primarily concerned about reproductive rights, specifically the right to abortion, which was overturned due to Trump's judicial appointments. There are also fears about access to birth control and IVF, though these are more legislative issues than executive actions.
What is Trump's stance on LGBT rights?
Trump is not taking away gay rights; the right to same-sex marriage is codified by law. However, there's concern about potential Supreme Court changes affecting this right. On trans rights, Trump may roll back protections like Title IX extensions and support bans on gender transition treatments for minors and military service.
- Host admits to having a strong bias against the media.
- Media's business model is based on engagement through fear and sensationalism.
- Host spends more time debunking claims from the left due to current fear-mongering.
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