#political messaging

[filmgamer]

'Civil War' Boldly Imagines A Future Where America Tears Itself Apart

[ninjamonkeystudios]

I remember as a kid the message that the US is stronger and greater because of our diversity. It is the culmination of all of these people with a dream from different countries coming here and working united to make us who we are!

Now my state's government is sending national guard troops to the border to stop the wave of illegals.

i remember adults telling me, as a kid, to listen to doctors and get my flu vaccine and any shots i could because they remembered Before.

then they started fighting Covid precautions.

i remember adults telling me, as a kid, that the ozone was disappearing and the earth was dying and we needed to recycle and save the planet.

now my parents think climate change is a myth.

i remember adults telling me, as a kid, that racism was a plague, that we had to love and accept everyone, that we should never judge before walking a mile in their shoes.

then they told me that protesting for my Black siblings was wrong.

i remember adults telling me, as a kid, that we needed to give to the poor. working at soup kitchens. making quilts. collecting food and money and supplies. building houses. because it was the christian and just plain right thing to do.

now they look at me, on food stamps with their grandchildren, and lament the "welfare state".

i remember adults telling me, as a kid, that it was easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven and that any rich man, especially an immoral one, should never run our country.

you can guess who they voted for.

i remember adults telling me, as a kid, so very much.

when did they forget?

[nationallawreview]

Office Politics: The Basics for Private Employers

In case you haven’t noticed the yard signs popping up like mushrooms, the constant barrage of television and radio advertisements, or the unsolicited text messages from unknown numbers, we are in the homestretch of election season. For those employers with questions on how to handle political speech in the workplace, especially during the last few days before (and hopefully not much beyond)…

[trendynewsnow]

Final Days of the Presidential Campaign: Strategies and Messaging

Final Days of the Presidential Campaign The closing arguments have been passionately delivered by both former President Donald J. Trump at New York’s iconic Madison Square Garden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the Ellipse in Washington, with the historical White House serving as her backdrop. As the presidential campaign enters its final stretch, the urgency of the messages being sent out to…

[redinkquill]

We are just better

[dominozee]

The Influence of Celebrities and Politicians in Modern Society

In today’s interconnected world, celebrities and politicians wield tremendous influence over public opinion, culture, and societal values. Whether through Hollywood, social media, or political campaigns, these figures have the power to shape perceptions and narratives. Yet, this influence often comes with a catch—they are often compensated to endorse particular viewpoints or support specific…

[filosofablogger]

Why Do Fear And Hate Sell???

If I were running for a public office, I think I would concentrate my efforts on highlighting the positive, the things I plan to accomplish that would make the nation better for everyone.  Some, however, most notably one Donald Trump, seem to prefer to base their campaign on selling fear, vitriol, and hatred.  It is a sad statement of our society that the fear-mongering actually works.�� A quote…

[guerillamarketingguy]

Navigating Ethical Concerns Around Using AI to Clone Voices for Political Messaging

Navigating Ethical Concerns Around Using AI to Clone Voices for Political Messaging The use of artificial intelligence (AI) for voice cloning in political messaging is a complex and nuanced issue that raises significant ethical concerns. As technology continues to advance, it’s crucial to understand the implications and navigate these challenges responsibly. Understanding AI Voice Cloning in…

[the-eclectic-wonderer]

The Barbie movie really said. Yes you will grow up and childhood wonder will vanish. Yes you will grow up and learn to hate yourself, your body, your awkwardness. Yes you will grow up and lose your confidence and certainty and sense of purpose. Yes you will grow up and the world will seem a bleaker, lonelier place every day, and society will seem bleaker and lonelier every day, and you won’t understand what went wrong in the span of just a few years, what took you from a happy and secure young girl to a sad, uncertain, scared grown woman.

And yet. You will learn to find beauty again. You will find joy in not having a purpose, in building a purpose for yourself. You will find beauty in connection, with the people and the world around you. You will learn to love signs of ageing as proof of a life well lived, of experience and happiness. You will take that little girl by the hand and tell her “I know, this isn’t what you thought it would be, but it’s real. Let me show you how beautiful it can be.”

[thistlecrimes]

Things I've learned from getting covid for the first time in 2023

I wear an N95 in public spaces and I've managed to dodge it for a long time, but I finally got covid for the first time (to my knowledge) in mid-late November 2023. It was a weird experience especially because I feel like it used to be something everyone was talking about and sharing info on, so getting it for the first time now (when people generally seem averse to talking about covid) I found I needed to seek out a lot of info because I wasn't sure what to do. I put so much effort into prevention, I knew less about what to do when you have it. I'm experiencing a rebound right now so I'm currently isolating. So, I'm making a post in the hopes that if you get covid (it's pretty goddamn hard to avoid right now) this info will be helpful for you. It's a couple things I already knew and several things I learned. One part of it is based on my experience in Minnesota but some other states may have similar programs.

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The World Health Organization states you should isolate for 10 days from first having symptoms plus 3 days after the end of symptoms.

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At the time of my writing this post, in Minnesota, we have a test to treat program where you can call, report the result of your rapid test (no photo necessary) and be prescribed paxlovid over the phone to pick up from your pharmacy or have delivered to you. It is free and you do not need to have insurance. I found it by googling "Minnesota Test to Treat Covid"

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Paxlovid decreases the risk of hospitalization and death, but it's also been shown to decrease the risk of Long Covid. Long Covid can occur even from mild or asymptomatic infections.

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Covid rebound commonly occurs 2-8 days after apparent recovery. While many people associate Paxlovid with covid rebound, researchers say there is no strong evidence that Paxlovid causes covid rebound, and rebounds occur in infections that were not treated with Paxlovid as well. I knew rebounds could happen but did not know it could take 8 days. I had mine on day 7 and was completely surprised by it.

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If you start experiencing new symptoms or test positive again, the CDC states that you should start your isolation period again at day zero. Covid rebound is still contagious. Personally I'd suggest wearing a high quality respirator around folks for an additional 8-9 days after you start to test negative in case of a rebound.

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Positive results on a rapid test can be very faint, but even a very faint line is positive result. Make sure to look at your rapid test result under strong lighting. Also, false negatives are not uncommon. If you have symptoms but test negative taking multiple tests and trying different brands if you have them are not bad ideas. My ihealth tests picked up my covid, my binax now tests did not.

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EDIT: I'd highly suggest spending time with friends online if you can, I previously had a link to the NAMI warmline directory in this post but I've since been informed that NAMI is very much funded by pharmaceutical companies and lobbies for policies that take autonomy away from disabled folks, so I've taken that off of here! Sorry, I had no idea, the People's CDC listed them as a resource so I just assumed they were legit! Feel free to reply/reblog this with other warmlines/support resources if you know of them! And please reblog this version!

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I know that there is so much we can't control as individuals right now, and that's frightening. All we can do is try our best to reduce harm and to care for each other. I hope this info will be able to help folks.

[pebblegalaxy]

Decoding Dog Whistle Politics: Unveiling The Complexity of Cryptic Language of Politics Tactics, Impacts, and Ethical Considerations

In the realm of politics, communication plays a pivotal role in shaping public opinion and mobilizing support. Among the various tactics employed, dog whistle politics has emerged as a strategy with profound impact and significance. It operates on hidden messages, veiled in seemingly innocent or coded language, to resonate with targeted audiences. This article delves into the origins of dog…

[bannerhouse-printing123]

Vote for Change-Eye-Catching Election Signs for a Brighter Future

Banner House provide election signs that are designed to make a bold statement and capture attention during campaign season. Crafted with high-quality materials and vibrant colors, these signs are perfect for promoting your candidacy and rallying support for your political campaign.

[thegoodmorningman]

This is just satire. Satirically speaking, get a secure chat app and don't say shit to people unless you *know* you can trust them. Good Morning!!!

[lady-raziel]

I think that’s the thing, isn’t it? It’s proven once again that it is easier for people to sacrifice their own vulnerable neighbors or tell them they wish those neighbors didn’t exist at all because it is easier to allow a man that represents the worst of humanity to have ultimate power than tolerate an imperfect woman who they believe is not appealing to them specifically.

[redinkquill]

The Problem With the Lefts Political messaging

We are losing the dummy vote because our shit is too complicated. It is unconscionable that we aren’t getting dummy’s votes because we are reaching them properly. The right has ‘some people are better than others’. We have ‘there are inequalities in the system that need to be addressed’. Like wtf. That’s too difficult. It needs to be ‘things are fucked, we are unfucking things’

We are the unfucking things party. We make things better for all. So for real the message has to be ‘power and freedom to the people’. Or something of that nature. I think I’ve heard ‘power to the people’ before. We need to adopt it. It should be our general policy.

[nonbinary-arsonists]

so i heard people are making yaoi about the animation union characters...