Political Memes and Me

Political Memes and Me It’s hard for me to appreciate political memes. Some say they’re a good way to start conversations, but they seem more like a pretentious way of affirming your own opinions. Those who share the meme think they’ve proven their brilliance, implying the message gives them the final word on the subject. …

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The Popularity Argument

  There’s an argument Donald Trump brought to center stage in the 2016 election: The less his opponent’s popularity, the less we should take them seriously. In a primary debate, a Telemundo journalist asked a question on immigration, and Trump dismissed her by claiming drops in her company’s ratings. I was taken back by the …

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