ModerateWrites

Leave the kids out of this!!!

People need to stop normalizing the behavior of these ass hats! This doesn’t even fall on a political spectrum. We look like a banana republic…. We are taking our health advice from a ju**ie? Really? Is this because competent doctors would laugh these idiots out of the room? This insults the right, left and middle!

Whether or not you can pronounce an ingredient says nothing about its safety. It more reflects your level of scientific education. Maybe instead of fear-mongering over long words, we should work with scientists and public health experts who can help you pronounce them and help make America healthier.

Very insightful! Are all your beliefs true and do you care if they are not?

I teach a general-education science course that focuses on critical thinking, and every semester I start class with this thought experiment. Beliefs are assumptions, convictions, or ideas we hold to be true about the world, ourselves, and others. Since science is a process of systematically scrutinizing claims through empirical evidence and logical reasoning, this exercise is designed to encourage students to begin thinking about the value of evidence. Update: Learn more about beliefs: https://fb.watch/zT8nXIeLkG/?

I try to avoid “they stupidest so hard they smartest” type of language, but her sarcasm is very sharp and on point!

I’m gonna start calling vaccines “viral microdosing”

A fair comparison…

Shared Traits as Populist Leaders
1. Appeal to the Common Man
• Roosevelt and Trump both cast themselves as champions of the “ordinary American” against entrenched elites.
• Roosevelt framed himself as a reformer fighting corrupt political machines and corporate monopolies (“malefactors of great wealth”).
• Trump framed himself as an outsider battling the “deep state,” career politicians, and globalist elites.
2. Charismatic, Larger-than-Life Persona
• Both cultivated strong personal brands—Roosevelt as the energetic, fearless reformer and Trump as the successful businessman and dealmaker.
• Each dominated the media of his time: Roosevelt through newspapers and political cartoons, Trump through television and social media.
3. Direct Connection with Supporters
• Roosevelt’s “bully pulpit” speeches resonated with rural and working-class Americans, projecting energy and moral clarity.
• Trump’s rallies, tweets, and unscripted style created a strong bond with supporters, bypassing traditional political institutions.

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Strengths

Theodore Roosevelt
• Progressive Reform Leadership: He pushed for trust-busting, labor rights, food safety, and conservation.
• Moral Vision: Believed government had a duty to regulate capitalism in the public interest.
• Foreign Policy Strength: Expanded U.S. influence abroad with the Panama Canal and Great White Fleet, while promoting a “speak softly and carry a big stick” realism.
• Energy & Discipline: His personal vigor gave him credibility as a leader willing to sacrifice for the common good.

Donald Trump
• Disruptor of Political Norms: Shattered establishment consensus, forcing both parties to confront issues like globalization, immigration, and trade policy.
• Media Mastery: Controlled the modern news cycle with unprecedented speed and directness.
• Economic Messaging: Appealed to disaffected workers in the Rust Belt by promising to revive manufacturing and renegotiate trade deals.
• Populist Instincts: Gave a political voice to those who felt ignored by Washington, particularly white working-class voters.

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Weaknesses

Theodore Roosevelt
• Impulsiveness: His energy could spill into recklessness, particularly in foreign policy. Critics worried about militarism.
• Elitist Populism: While he claimed to fight for ordinary Americans, he often defined reform on his own terms and could be paternalistic.
• Splitting His Party: By running as a Progressive in 1912, he fractured the Republican Party and helped elect Woodrow Wilson.

Donald Trump
• Polarization: His style deepened national divisions, often turning populism into grievance politics.
• Transactional Worldview: Critics argue his policies often prioritized loyalty and personal gain over broader institutional or constitutional considerations.
• Weak Institutional Legacy: Unlike Roosevelt’s enduring reforms, Trump’s achievements (such as tax reform and deregulation) were more easily reversible.
• Governance Style: Chaotic administration, frequent turnover, and difficulty building durable coalitions limited long-term effectiveness.

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Key Divergences
1. Background and Legitimacy
• Roosevelt was born into privilege but became a reformer within the system, building his credibility through military service and progressive causes.
• Trump came from wealth but branded himself as an outsider businessman, often standing against the political system rather than working within it.
2. Approach to Institutions
• Roosevelt strengthened federal institutions, believing in a strong but accountable government to rein in excesses of power.
• Trump frequently undermined institutions he saw as hostile (courts, intelligence agencies, media), framing them as enemies of the people.
3. Long-Term Impact
• Roosevelt’s reforms reshaped American capitalism and conservation, leaving durable institutions.
• Trump reshaped political alignments, but his legacy remains tied to personality and movement rather than institutional reform.

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Bottom Line
• Theodore Roosevelt was a constructive populist—channeling public anger into systemic reform and strengthening the state as a tool for fairness and national greatness.
• Donald Trump has been a disruptive populist—channeling anger into political realignment and identity politics, but often undermining trust in institutions.

Both reflect a recurring American theme: when citizens feel elites are unresponsive, a charismatic populist rises. Roosevelt built institutions to meet that need; Trump often attacked institutions for failing that need.

I thought only the Liberal media was in the tank and politically motivated? Maybe it is better they stop pretending so we can just grade their accuracy!

Jeanine Pirro bragged about helping Trump and GOP while a Fox News host The former Fox host complained of “CENSORSHIP” by Fox over her coverage of the 2020 election, according to newly unredacted documents in the Smartmatic defamation case.

Algorithms matter!

This is a clear case of ‘where you sit is where you stand.’ This is a cost saving measure if it is someone else. It is total BS if you are the third patient!

I’ve heard you telling me that your hospitals and clinics are understaffed and stretched too thin. Today, it happened to my patient and I know it’s happening to others, too. I showed up to do three breast reconstruction surgeries. But the hospital told me they didn’t have enough staff for the last case. It seems they expected me to work faster, stretch the team thinner, and “make it work.” That’s not how we do safe surgery. So I called my patient and told her the truth. We agreed—we’re not doing this case that way. This isn’t a one-time thing. It’s happening too often. We’re being asked to do more, with less, in less time. Patients deserve better—and so do the people taking care of them.

Causation vs. Correlation — How Do You Tell the Difference?
With all the noise and half-truths floating around Facebook, it’s easy to get swept up by claims that sound convincing but aren’t backed by solid evidence.

That’s where the Bradford Hill Criteria come in — nine simple principles scientists use to judge whether a relationship is truly causal or just a coincidence.

I’ve put a full, easy-to-read description in the first comment.
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Great points!

Apparently the goal of these accounts is to act like research is “corrupt,” in order to just make up their own research the fits their unscientific agenda. 🙃

Solid reference! Thank you USAFacts!