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Their Egos Are A National Security Threat

2024/10/29
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V Spear:对即将到来的选举感到乐观,认为哈里斯的胜算较大,但同时也关注潜在的选举舞弊和暴力风险,以及来自媒体和社交媒体的虚假信息对选情的干扰。她认为特朗普及其支持者试图通过各种手段,包括操纵民调、散布虚假信息等,来影响选举结果,甚至不排除通过质疑选举结果来获得权力的可能性。她还分析了Polymarket等平台上赌注结果的不可靠性,以及这些平台可能被用来操纵舆论和传播虚假信息。 V Spear还对一些媒体机构(如《华盛顿邮报》和《洛杉矶时报》)拒绝支持哈里斯的行为表示担忧,认为这反映了媒体所有权对新闻报道的影响,并可能导致公众对选举结果的信任度下降。她还批评了埃隆·马斯克与普京的关系,认为这对美国国家安全构成威胁。 Sammy Sage:认同V Spear的观点,并补充了更多关于特朗普集会言论的分析,指出其煽动性和危险性。她认为特朗普及其支持者的言论充满了仇恨和种族主义,并试图歪曲历史,为其行为辩护。她还分析了选民投票的潜在问题,例如选民登记造假、邮寄选票的法律争议等,并指出这些问题可能被用来压制选民投票。 Sammy Sage还对一些选民基于短期利益而支持特朗普的行为表示担忧,认为他们忽略了长期的风险。她认为哈里斯的支持率可能被低估了,特别是年轻男性选民的支持。她还分析了不同州的选情,并对一些地方官员在处理选举舞弊问题上的积极态度表示肯定。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did the Washington Post and LA Times refuse to endorse Kamala Harris for president?

Billionaire owners Patrick Soon-Shiong and Jeff Bezos quashed the endorsements due to concerns about potential business repercussions if Trump were to win.

Why is Elon Musk's relationship with Putin concerning for national security?

Musk has discussed personal and geopolitical topics with Putin, including potentially compromising U.S. interests, and has security clearance that grants him access to classified information.

How did the comedian's remarks about Puerto Rico backfire at the Trump rally?

Kamala Harris coincidentally rolled out her plan for Puerto Rico's prosperity, leading to immediate endorsements from influential Puerto Rican celebrities and a significant backlash against the comedian's remarks.

Why is JD Vance considered a potential threat in a Trump administration?

Vance is smooth-talking and eloquent, making him a more effective communicator and potential successor to Trump, who is often incoherent and relies on others to run the country.

What is the significance of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Mississippi?

The ruling overruled a Mississippi law allowing mail-in ballots postmarked before Election Day to be counted if received up to five days after, potentially impacting how votes in other states are counted.

Why are college-educated white men increasingly supporting Kamala Harris?

Young men are more equitable in their relationships with women and are influenced by the concerns of the women they interact with, leading them to support policies that ensure women's rights and safety.

What is the 'silent vote' and why is it significant in the 2024 election?

The 'silent vote' refers to people who may not openly declare their support for Kamala Harris but will vote for her, particularly women and Republicans who prefer not to be vocal about their choice.

How did the Trump campaign respond to the comedian's racist remarks at the rally?

The campaign disavowed the remarks, but similar comments were made by other speakers, indicating a pattern of approval for such rhetoric.

What is the potential impact of the Polymarket on public perception of the election outcome?

Polymarket, a betting site, is being used as an indicator of election odds, but it has been manipulated by a French trader betting $45 million on Trump, potentially skewing public perception.

Why is the organizing advantage of the Kamala Harris campaign important?

The campaign has tens of thousands of volunteers compared to Trump's reliance on paid canvassers, which is crucial for turning out voters and countering potential manipulation tactics.

Chapters
The hosts discuss the controversial Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, comparing it to a 1939 Nazi rally and highlighting the offensive remarks made by various speakers, including Tony Hinchcliffe and Hulk Hogan.
  • Tony Hinchcliffe made derogatory comments about Puerto Rico and other groups.
  • Hulk Hogan compared Kamala Harris to a 'hawk-tuah girl', implying she slept her way to the top.
  • The rally was heavily criticized for its overtly racist and anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Shownotes Transcript

T-1 week to go until the 2024 election, Sami & V are here trying to keep you informed and sane(ish.)

TEMP CHECK

5:00 - The lowlights of Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, including the repercussions of Tony Hinchcliffe's "jokes," and Hulk Hogan comparing Harris to the hawk-tuah girl.

VIBE CHECK & MAIN NEWS

24:45 - Election updates! From updates on what's happening on Polymarket (where those outside the US can bet on the outcome of the US election) to voters being illegally purged in Virginia, there's a lot to cover this week. But maybe there's some hope too?

**AMERICAN'T**

46:45 - The brologarch is here. Both the Washington Post & the LA Times refuse to officially endorse Kamala for president. What does this mean -- and more importantly, why won't they?

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