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Ocasio-Cortez says if you feel burnt out by the news lately, that’s ‘exactly’ what Trump wants (www.huffpost.com)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25237778

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez warned that the Trump is deliberately overwhelming the public with chaotic news to induce passivity.

Citing Steve Bannon’s "flood the zone" strategy and historian Michiko Kakutani’s comparison of Trump to Mussolini and Hitler, she argued that Trump uses the internet to spread disinformation, much like past dictators used film and radio.

Urging people to stay engaged, she emphasized that collective resistance can slow harmful policies and that small acts of opposition make a difference.

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AOC says she's worth less than $500,000 after kickback claims — and seems to get kudos from Trump fans in response (www.businessinsider.com)

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/25232447

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez denied claims that she is secretly wealthy, stating she is worth less than $500,000 and doesn’t trade stocks or take corporate money.

Her financial disclosures show modest savings and student debt.

Some conservatives on X, despite opposing her politics, praised her perceived integrity.

Accusations of political corruption have surged online, partly fueled by Elon Musk.

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'Stop Playing Nice,' Says AOC as Senate Dems Help Approve Yet Another Trump Nominee | Common Dreams (www.commondreams.org)

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Why do I never hear about an artist "selling out" anymore? in c/asklemmy

[–] tronx4002 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Echoing what others have said, I think most people realize how hard it is to make a living in the arts. I think another part of it is with the recent awareness for workers rights, the idea of being a 'starving artist' has lost its glamour.

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AOC on Jon Stewart's Weekly Show (youtu.be)

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez lays out battle plan against 'shockingly dim' Trump White House (www.rawstory.com)

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Gimme some evidence that anyone at all in the government is pushing back on Trump with any effectiveness at all. Someone throw me a bone here. 😬 in c/lemmyshitpost

[–] tronx4002 7 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

There are trumpers that read the bible. I always wonder what goes through their heads when they read the teachings of Jesus.

If there is no heaven or after life, what is the point of living? in c/asklemmy

[–] tronx4002 10 points 3 weeks ago

Whether or not you believe in the afterlife, the answer is the same. Bring joy to others, help people who need it, have people that depend on you. If there is confirmed no afterlife, I would keep living my life the same because I want my kids to have a great life, and grow up to be great people. That is a mission that makes me want to live as long as I can.

Have you ever met someone in IRL that is obnoxious as the average anon on lemmy? in c/asklemmy

[–] tronx4002 2 points 1 month ago

You found me!

Have you ever met someone in IRL that is obnoxious as the average anon on lemmy? in c/asklemmy

[–] tronx4002 1 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Link?

When joining a virtual meeting, how close to the meeting time do you join? in c/asklemmy

[–] tronx4002 5 points 1 month ago

1 min early, or right on time. Never late.

Will we (sentient beings) ever find out scientific reason for the existence of the universe? in c/asklemmy

[–] tronx4002 2 points 1 month ago

I think the "why" exists only with the idea that the universe is directed in some way. e.g. "How can I see around my room"? Photons. "Why"? Because I turned on the light.

What's Mastodon precious? in c/lemmyshitpost

[–] tronx4002 1 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It failed lemmys rigid purity test.

6 November 2024 in c/[email protected]

[–] tronx4002 2 points 3 months ago

Very interesting, thanks!

6 November 2024 in c/[email protected]

[–] tronx4002 5 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I dont get it

Why Greek, Roman and Norse mythologies are overused, where others rarely get used? in c/asklemmy

[–] tronx4002 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I would like to see more Native American mythology.

What is the difference between Lemmy and Reddit from the average user standpoint? in c/asklemmy

[–] tronx4002 6 points 3 months ago

For me, less spam, bots, recycled posts.

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Help with more accurate rising setting and transit calculation for moon (self.astronomy)

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I have been working on a hobby program that calculates the times of moonrise and moonset froma given location. for the formulas i have been using Jean Meeus' Astronomical Algorithms book. So far I have successful been able to calculate the ascension and declination for any given date. Currently I am working on the rising setting and transit (chapter 15). My functions work with his example of Venus, but trying with the moon I do not get accurate results. Using the interpolation method in the book does not seem to add accuracy. Am I missing something? Are there specific considerations for the moon that are not included in the book? I would greatly appreciate any advice given!

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Ouch (lemmy.world)

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