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Reddit Political Discussions

The Reddit discussions cover several political topics with a generally critical tone towards conservative figures and policies:

Vladimir Putin and Trump: The conversation revolves around Putin's claim that Trump is "not safe" due to assassination attempts. Commenters joke about the potential threats to Trump, with some speculating humorously about Putin's intentions and the general safety of authoritarian figures. The sentiment is skeptical and somewhat mocking.
JD Vance's Thanksgiving Post: JD Vance's use of a Norman Rockwell painting in a political post sparked ridicule. Commenters express disdain, interpreting the post as awkward and sycophantic. The sentiment is dismissive and critical, with some suggesting that the post is an attempt to gain favor with figures like Trump and Musk.
Conservative Voting Patterns: This discussion questions why conservatives vote against their own interests, such as reducing regulations and defunding agencies that protect their wellbeing. Commenters attribute this to the influence of propaganda and emotional appeals over rational self-interest. The sentiment is critical and seeks to understand the disconnect between voters' actions and their purported interests.
Democratic Party and the Two-Party System: The discussion explores the idea that the Democratic Party should work to dismantle the two-party system by advocating for reforms like ranked choice voting and eliminating the Electoral College. Commenters express skepticism about the feasibility of such changes, citing entrenched interests within both parties. The sentiment is one of frustration with the current political system and a desire for more genuine representation.

Overall, the discussions reflect a critical stance towards current political figures and systems, with a focus on perceived inconsistencies and the influence of propaganda on voter behavior.

Questions

Is Putin going to have Trump killed?
What is the world coming to when VP Elect Vance uses the infamous 1943 Thanksgiving Painting created by Norman Rockwell to make a political point?
Why did so many conservatives vote against their own interests?
Why would conservatives vote to reduce the FDA if they want healthier food and companies to no longer poison us?
Why would conservatives vote to remove regulations on companies?
Why would conservatives vote to defund the FBI if they are against child exploitation and abuse?
Why would conservatives vote to strip education funding if they are complaining about low education rankings?
Why would someone vote for people who want to dismantle unions and worker protections if they believe Harris isn't pro-union enough?
Why did farmers who rely on immigrants vote for their deportation?
Why did people vote to increase inflation with tariffs if they want inflation to come down?
Why would anti-woke culture warriors who like anime and complain about non-sexy video games vote for people who want to ban porn?
Why would someone who wants America to lead in science again and beat China let Musk get rid of NASA?
Is the problem that the Democratic Party isn't democratic enough?
Should the Democratic Party fight for ranked choice voting at all levels of government?
Should the Democratic Party fight to get rid of the filibuster and the Electoral College?
Should Supreme Court Judges be elected through means other than a presidential selection?
Why would you want to make it easier for the unified right to divide and conquer by breaking the 2-party system into one with multiple parties?
Why aren't Democratic representatives fighting tooth and nail for the policies they profess to uphold?