The legacy press explains reality away. Matthew Continetti on the right. Freddie deBoer on the left. Marianne Williamson on Democratic elites. Plus: Olivia Reingold, Frannie Block, and more.
I planned to watch The Free Press election night show on YouTube. I’m a big fan of Bari’s. But after watching the Black man (don’t know his name) talk for five minutes with his microphone off and nobody seemed to know, I realized what an amateur production this was and changed the channel.
To think that if only Kamala ran in a country where half the population is Hispanic men, like Mexico, she could have been elected with a massive majority.
Like the new Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum. She has a PhD in Physics, not some joke degree in sociology, psychology or gender studies, a long list of research publications and was Mayor of Mexico City (population 20+M).
Maybe that's the sort of female presidential candidate that appeals to Hispanic men.
But Kamala Harris, Schrodinger's Equation, molecular orbitals ... it's too hard to picture them together.
It was a joy reading all of those articles from beginning to end. What great analysis. I couldn’t stop laughing at the one on the trauma of university students.
Freddie isn't, "From the left." Bill Maher is from the left. Bari is from the left.
Freddie is, "From the insane," and the fact that his solution is that the Democrats weren't even MORE insane in 2024 and that they must be in 2028, like most of the legacy media keeps saying, is music to my ears. Vance / Ramaswamy or Gabbard steamrolls in 2028, Freddie!
Just want to make sure we're telling the truth here.
Maybe part of it is the Democrat party being kind of stuck in the 60's, and that's why they are kind of desperate to make right leaning people out to be stuck in the 50's. I remember growing up (I'm 50) with this kind of mythological awe of the 60's during high school, now I think it's just entertainment industry hype. There was some really good music though.
Yeah, 'American voters are misogynists', is what they said in 2016, when 53% of white women voted for trump instead of Hillary. Despite the fact, that when Hilary was announced as candidate, polls showed most Americans were ready for a female president. Oh, and Hilary won the popular vote in 2016! It looks like there has been little learned since 2016. I looked at the reaction of mainstream feminism to the 2016 election and how it shaped the culture and voting leading up to 2024:
One thing I didn't hear hardly at all this time around that I heard when Hillary Clinton was running: Much about Harris being a woman. Hell, the media wasn't even rhapsodizing the way they were eight years ago that maybe NOW America will have its first female President! It's not the sex or gender thing, stupids, it's the fact that she was a piss-poor candidate with a poor track record as VP who did that girly thing and choked on tough questions. The diff between her and the other word salad chef was he sounded a lot more confident while spewing out incoherent nonsense. The next Democratic candidate should work on saying things like, "Dammit, I LOVE Venn diagrams! I really do, I love Venn diagrams. It’s just something about those three circles! And the analysis! You know, about where there is the intersection, right? Intersections are important! We need better traffic lights so there are fewer auto accidents! When I'm President I will ensure all the traffic lights work in America!" and "I can imagine..what can be...and be unburdened...by what has been..." (said with all the intonation and import of Winston Churchill) (Try it, it actually sounds like it means something when it doesn't--yanno, kind of like woke academic jargonbabble. Say it with confidence and as though you understand what the hell you're babbling and it sounds more convincing.)
My Progressive friends are grief stricken, inconsolable, depressed, saddened, fearful, anxious & angry. They fervently believe democracy has been destroyed, replaced by a fascist dictatorship headed by Hitler. I see insanity run amok. They’ve been “Blinded by the light”! For me the Biden, Harris, Obuma administration began with the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle & ended with the Animal Gestapo invading a couple’s home, taking their pet squirrel & murdering it, because they could. In between we were treated to an obviously demented President, cast aside & replaced as the Presidential candidate by a sophomoric, giggling, dolt. Harris, a DEI Vice-Presidential selection, was far above her pay grade. Hollywood dressed her up in a presidential costume. The entire nation should be thankful that she didn’t win. If we’re to elect a woman as president it should be someone with the knowledge, ability & intelligence of a Condoleeza Rice or Nikki Haley. I’m certain there are democrat women who fit the bill. In the meantime I’m going to contemplate “The passage of time in a yellow school bus”!
Certainly agree about those self professed “academia elites”. Those who can’t, teach. And, their so called lessons are to hate America and all that it stands for. Including celebrating the terrorists… err… “resistance” savagery and brutality and to condemn a country who’s been attacked for defending itself.
I planned to watch The Free Press election night show on YouTube. I’m a big fan of Bari’s. But after watching the Black man (don’t know his name) talk for five minutes with his microphone off and nobody seemed to know, I realized what an amateur production this was and changed the channel.
To think that if only Kamala ran in a country where half the population is Hispanic men, like Mexico, she could have been elected with a massive majority.
Like the new Mexican President Claudia Scheinbaum. She has a PhD in Physics, not some joke degree in sociology, psychology or gender studies, a long list of research publications and was Mayor of Mexico City (population 20+M).
Maybe that's the sort of female presidential candidate that appeals to Hispanic men.
But Kamala Harris, Schrodinger's Equation, molecular orbitals ... it's too hard to picture them together.
https://x.com/CollinRugg/status/1851056149287850128
It was a joy reading all of those articles from beginning to end. What great analysis. I couldn’t stop laughing at the one on the trauma of university students.
Maybe the voters didn’t think that “joy, empathy, and unity” would put food on their table or gas in their car.
Nothing says “We know what’s best for you” like these out of touch talking heads
Freddie isn't, "From the left." Bill Maher is from the left. Bari is from the left.
Freddie is, "From the insane," and the fact that his solution is that the Democrats weren't even MORE insane in 2024 and that they must be in 2028, like most of the legacy media keeps saying, is music to my ears. Vance / Ramaswamy or Gabbard steamrolls in 2028, Freddie!
Just want to make sure we're telling the truth here.
Maybe part of it is the Democrat party being kind of stuck in the 60's, and that's why they are kind of desperate to make right leaning people out to be stuck in the 50's. I remember growing up (I'm 50) with this kind of mythological awe of the 60's during high school, now I think it's just entertainment industry hype. There was some really good music though.
“Flawlessly run campaign “ wow………….”these arn’t the droids you’re looking for”
Thanks, Bari.
One tires of being subjected to those who think they're the smartest people in every room.
This is honest, nonpartisan, fair, thoughtful analysis based mostly on listening. Many thanks!!
Fantastic coverage for years I have looked for good factual non partisan coverage and I love what you have created
Yeah, 'American voters are misogynists', is what they said in 2016, when 53% of white women voted for trump instead of Hillary. Despite the fact, that when Hilary was announced as candidate, polls showed most Americans were ready for a female president. Oh, and Hilary won the popular vote in 2016! It looks like there has been little learned since 2016. I looked at the reaction of mainstream feminism to the 2016 election and how it shaped the culture and voting leading up to 2024:
https://interpocula.substack.com/p/the-figure-of-feminism-since-2016
One thing I didn't hear hardly at all this time around that I heard when Hillary Clinton was running: Much about Harris being a woman. Hell, the media wasn't even rhapsodizing the way they were eight years ago that maybe NOW America will have its first female President! It's not the sex or gender thing, stupids, it's the fact that she was a piss-poor candidate with a poor track record as VP who did that girly thing and choked on tough questions. The diff between her and the other word salad chef was he sounded a lot more confident while spewing out incoherent nonsense. The next Democratic candidate should work on saying things like, "Dammit, I LOVE Venn diagrams! I really do, I love Venn diagrams. It’s just something about those three circles! And the analysis! You know, about where there is the intersection, right? Intersections are important! We need better traffic lights so there are fewer auto accidents! When I'm President I will ensure all the traffic lights work in America!" and "I can imagine..what can be...and be unburdened...by what has been..." (said with all the intonation and import of Winston Churchill) (Try it, it actually sounds like it means something when it doesn't--yanno, kind of like woke academic jargonbabble. Say it with confidence and as though you understand what the hell you're babbling and it sounds more convincing.)
Anyone checked in on the two Joe's .. Nocera and Biden? Are they ok, no brain explosions?
My Progressive friends are grief stricken, inconsolable, depressed, saddened, fearful, anxious & angry. They fervently believe democracy has been destroyed, replaced by a fascist dictatorship headed by Hitler. I see insanity run amok. They’ve been “Blinded by the light”! For me the Biden, Harris, Obuma administration began with the Afghanistan withdrawal debacle & ended with the Animal Gestapo invading a couple’s home, taking their pet squirrel & murdering it, because they could. In between we were treated to an obviously demented President, cast aside & replaced as the Presidential candidate by a sophomoric, giggling, dolt. Harris, a DEI Vice-Presidential selection, was far above her pay grade. Hollywood dressed her up in a presidential costume. The entire nation should be thankful that she didn’t win. If we’re to elect a woman as president it should be someone with the knowledge, ability & intelligence of a Condoleeza Rice or Nikki Haley. I’m certain there are democrat women who fit the bill. In the meantime I’m going to contemplate “The passage of time in a yellow school bus”!
Certainly agree about those self professed “academia elites”. Those who can’t, teach. And, their so called lessons are to hate America and all that it stands for. Including celebrating the terrorists… err… “resistance” savagery and brutality and to condemn a country who’s been attacked for defending itself.
Plus, Ute Heggen with a success story, a teen boy pulled himself up out of Pink Mist rabbit hole.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDNnXPaqSaI&t=10s