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A good in-depth discussion of media bias in political reporting, or why is it that Biden voters are encouraged to understand an empathize with Trump voters but Trump voters are never asked to understand Biden voters?

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean no shit. Biden is possibly one of the most generic establishment presidents possible. It's not exactly a mystery why people voted for him.

[–] cogman 18 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Meh, he's actually surpassed my expectations. He's by no means perfect, but in some areas he's been shockingly progressive.

Mind you, I'd much rather a super progressive take the throne, but I'll take a Biden instead.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

My argument to progressives who were reluctant to vote for Biden was that he would sign progressive legislation if congress could pass it. I think that's been borne out.

[–] TropicalDingdong 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Meh, he’s actually surpassed my expectations. He’s by no means perfect, but in some areas he’s been shockingly progressive.

My expectations were negligible, and yes, they've been surpassed. I have to say, I really thought we were gonna get refried Clintonian politics and what we've got represent an improvement. I wish it would have been Bernie, but if this gets the job done, fine by me.