Keeping Men out of Women's Sports

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  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,656
    They don’t care about the hill, they only care about shit stirring. 
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,519
    edited August 18
    No one is calling you stupid, chill out. If my criticism didn't check boxes for you then clearly I’m not lumping you in there. I guess I just don’t get leaping to the defense of capital C Conservatism, when a solid portion of that body has rancid beliefs that you didn’t believe in. 
    But there in lies the problem and issue. “Normal” conservatives, if they exist, need to shout down, drown out, reject and kick out those views and voices the US, Canada, EU and Asian countries fought two world wars to defeat. Dems seem to be the only ones responsible for stopping it and it ain’t going to happen. Ignore it here, let it fester, and Canada will be like the US in 5-10 years with what you’re seeing now in the US. And if those “normal” conservatives are not rejecting what they’re seeing, then I suppose they’re on board, for whatever reason, just not vocal about it, again for whatever the reason. Just like the Nazi party from 1923 -1939.
    Canada has already rejected trumpism, twice (that douchebag from Shark Tank and then PP and his Canada First bullshit). I am confident now it won't happen. 
    I’m breaking my own word to point out that you claimed you don’t say Canadian Conservatives are MAGA, then claim we rejected trumpism by voting in successive Liberal governments. You’re giving me whiplash.

    Canada Strong? Elbows Up? Sounds an awful lot like Canada First.

    Draw me a clear, straight line between Canadian Conservatives and trumpism, please, but bear in mind the Canadian Liberals tendency to employ the same tactics, as well as the clear similarities of personality and behaviours between Trump and Trudeau II. Remember when we all had to learn a lesson when Justin got found out as a groper at the height of #metoo? How the woman “experienced the interaction differently “?
    well no shit. It doesn't take a genius to predict you can't help yourself. 

    conservatives themselves rejected trumpism on the whole. They didn't vote in Shark Tank as their party leader. 

    then the nation rejected PP's isolationist, anti-immigration agenda. Again, I never once said all conservatives are MAGA. Stop trying to prove such a stupid point. I have always maintained that generalizations are for the ignorant. If I say "conservatives", it should be obvious to the biggest dolt in the room I don't mean 100% of that entire group. How many times must I explain this to you?

    we were only "canada first" (which isn't even accurate, we were more "friends first" as we still have several allies that we're reaching out to to fill the void) in reaction to the orange menace. 

    I am fully behind any movement that is inclusive, and fully behind leaving behind those that reject it. I know you have issues with the tolerance paradox, but that's your problem. 

    we've been over JT's metoo moment a thousand times. If you have to keep bringing up the same old recycled garbage to make your point, then maybe revisit your point. 
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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,519
    It should be clear by now. Conservative and bigots plan is 1% protecting girls/women*, 99% ostracizing, marginalizing, othering and hopefully eliminating Trans people. 



    *which will go to 0% once this plan is accomplished 
    It’s always fun popping in here to see what I’m supposed to believe as a Conservative and contrast it with my actual beliefs.
    There’s a difference between Canadian conservative ideology and views and US conservative ideology and views, in case you haven’t noticed.
    The post to which I replied didn’t make any distinction, making Conservatives and bigots walk hand-in-hand.

    Just as there’s a spectrum of “progressive” values, it’s no different on the other side.
    However, the response was to my post of COOTWH’s actions, the climate of fear that US conservatives have fostered against the trans community in the US and a family from Maine deciding to leave the US. Context matters. They’re capable of defending their post so I’ll stop here.

    So, as a Canadian conservative, what are your thoughts on the trans community and the subject of the title? Canada has had gay marriage since the 80’s, I believe, being the first to recognize it at a federal level and codify it as a basic right, correct? What is the Canadian conservative view of the trans community? I think it’s, meh , whatever and no big deal (not being dismissive, just doesn’t get folks so riled up) but I may be wrong. It may be different as well between provinces, Alberta/BC, but again, I’m not sure.

    20-25% of religious Americans are evangelical and they are for sure, if conservative, against anything trans. Add in the conservative Catholics, Anglicans, Muslim and Jewish faiths and you can understand why trans folks in the US are fearful. I don’t get the same sense of Canada in that way.
    Put simply I personally have no issues with trans people outside of the matter of sports. However even some family members are more in line with Tim’s blanket statement. So it’s a spectrum.

    Here in Canada it’s the so-called “progressive” parties that don’t allow for freedom of thought and belief (try taking an anti-trans position in the Liberals or NDP. Dear Justin’s first act as party leader was to kick out anyone that disputed his chosen position on abortion, for example.) unfortunately.
    I believe this is the post you’re requesting I respond to.

    while “you personally”, as a conservative have no issue with the trans community, what is the policy position of PP’s Conservative Party? Are they as open as you?

    ”Dont allow for ‘freedom of thought and belief’.” How is that manifested? Seems like a blanket statement and there’d have to be more than a one off to make it true, yes? From what I see and know, I don’t see liberals being silenced and if they are, they align/identify/switch to NDP or go Green. But what do I know? Whereas with conservatives, there may not be that space within the Conservative Party, more monolithic? and if you want an alternative, it’s fringe or Quebecois?

    If my assumptions are correct, where in that context do you fall? And where do the conservative parties stand on trans rights?
    As far as I know the Conservative Party of Canada supports people transitioning as adults but being more cautious when it comes to minors, a stance I agree with, but I pay attention to the facts others consider inconvenient, like the reported cases of people regretting transitioning (which implies they never should have been approved in the first place).

    In short, I agree with the CPC’s stance on the issue, one that I consider balanced with an eye to safeguarding our youth. Kind of like the line “Some words when spoken/Can’t be taken back” some actions have lasting, even permanent effects that aren’t desirable.

    As for how the other parties tolerate dissent from within their own ranks, I gave a clear, documented case from our Liberal Party.
    Sounds like COOTWH’s repub party and its hypocrisy. Conservatives crow about individual rights and freedoms except the ones they don’t like. As for regrets, less than 1% of youth in Canada who transition have regrets. So deny 99% of youth because you have to “protect” less than 1%. Fuzzy math. Also, agree that government should be between the child, their parents or guardian and their health care provider. It’s not like kids can walk into a doctor’s office and demand and receive transition care.

    Same for a woman’s right to choose. An individual right to choose but because conservatives disagree, screw your individual rights and freedoms. How do you square those?

    Canada’s conservatives seem very aligned with COOTWHism and the current US repub party on those two issues at least.
    So what was your take on my personal views? Could it maybe be that you and I aren’t that far apart on this issue?
    You said you were aligned with CPC’s position, which I disagree with. We’re very far apart on this issue.
    I give up, AMT should be renamed “Never The Twain Shall Meet”, since it’s a no quarter given affair.

    Reread my personal views separately from a political party’s stance, not an answer you extracted by moving the goalposts.

    Or perhaps I should ask your views? Is it carte blanche? What about the thread topic of trans people in women’s sports?
    Why get pissy? You said you identified with the CPC’s position and took seriously the concerns of less than 1%. CPC’s position is to deny all youth trans care. I disagreed with you. If I’m misunderstanding your position, help me understand it. I didn’t move the goal posts. I either understood or misunderstood your position based on your post. Again, you said you identified with the CPC’s position. If you don’t, explain where you stand. No need for a hissy.

    Regarding the thread topic, I’m undecided as I tend to think it’s such a small percentage and is used as a wedge to drive the narrative that any trans care shouldn’t be allowed, much like the abortion issue. But I can understand the concern.

    If I remember correctly, there was a US male high school student in the 1980s who sued to play on the girls field hockey team because they didn’t offer a male field hockey team. He won and played. And society still exists.
    You’ve chosen to focus on one tiny aspect and ignore several other statements by me that maybe give some context to the matter, fine, that’s your method, including pigeonholing people.

    So if I get pissy because overall you’re misrepresenting me and my views, then I suspect you accomplished your goal.

    I wouldn’t deny youth treatment, I don’t know where you got that idea. I’m incredibly hesitant about irreversible changes to youths whose brains haven’t completely developed. Forgive my caution.

    As I said, outside of sports I’ll hold pretty much every door open for trans people and I even admire them for embracing their authenticity.

    Too much nuance I guess.
    Because you said you identified with the CPC’s position and there position is to deny all youth trans care. You clarified that you stand apart from that. This we agree on.

    I still think being overly protective of less than one percent is misguided. This we disagree on.

    Maybe sports teams should be based on height, weight, strength and speed versus solely gender based? I don’t know.
    I suggested this about 25 pages ago. 
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  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 3,008
    No one is calling you stupid, chill out. If my criticism didn't check boxes for you then clearly I’m not lumping you in there. I guess I just don’t get leaping to the defense of capital C Conservatism, when a solid portion of that body has rancid beliefs that you didn’t believe in. 
    But there in lies the problem and issue. “Normal” conservatives, if they exist, need to shout down, drown out, reject and kick out those views and voices the US, Canada, EU and Asian countries fought two world wars to defeat. Dems seem to be the only ones responsible for stopping it and it ain’t going to happen. Ignore it here, let it fester, and Canada will be like the US in 5-10 years with what you’re seeing now in the US. And if those “normal” conservatives are not rejecting what they’re seeing, then I suppose they’re on board, for whatever reason, just not vocal about it, again for whatever the reason. Just like the Nazi party from 1923 -1939.
    Canada has already rejected trumpism, twice (that douchebag from Shark Tank and then PP and his Canada First bullshit). I am confident now it won't happen. 
    I’m breaking my own word to point out that you claimed you don’t say Canadian Conservatives are MAGA, then claim we rejected trumpism by voting in successive Liberal governments. You’re giving me whiplash.

    Canada Strong? Elbows Up? Sounds an awful lot like Canada First.

    Draw me a clear, straight line between Canadian Conservatives and trumpism, please, but bear in mind the Canadian Liberals tendency to employ the same tactics, as well as the clear similarities of personality and behaviours between Trump and Trudeau II. Remember when we all had to learn a lesson when Justin got found out as a groper at the height of #metoo? How the woman “experienced the interaction differently “?
    well no shit. It doesn't take a genius to predict you can't help yourself. 

    conservatives themselves rejected trumpism on the whole. They didn't vote in Shark Tank as their party leader. 

    then the nation rejected PP's isolationist, anti-immigration agenda. Again, I never once said all conservatives are MAGA. Stop trying to prove such a stupid point. I have always maintained that generalizations are for the ignorant. If I say "conservatives", it should be obvious to the biggest dolt in the room I don't mean 100% of that entire group. How many times must I explain this to you?

    we were only "canada first" (which isn't even accurate, we were more "friends first" as we still have several allies that we're reaching out to to fill the void) in reaction to the orange menace. 

    I am fully behind any movement that is inclusive, and fully behind leaving behind those that reject it. I know you have issues with the tolerance paradox, but that's your problem. 

    we've been over JT's metoo moment a thousand times. If you have to keep bringing up the same old recycled garbage to make your point, then maybe revisit your point. 
    Looks like you can’t resist either, what is the point of this post other than to browbeat me?
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,452
    there are more photos of trump with epstein then there are trans athletes playing sports in the ncaa. this is an interesting hill to die on.
    If the people who identify as democrats, liberals, PJ fans, etc support a marginalized groupt then the
    🍊 🤡 💩  and his brainwashed cultists will be against it and continue to parrot the bs, conspiracy theories, dogwhistles, and lies in hopes of owning the libs.
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,193
    there are more photos of trump with epstein then there are trans athletes playing sports in the ncaa. this is an interesting hill to die on.
    If the people who identify as democrats, liberals, PJ fans, etc support a marginalized groupt then the
    🍊 🤡 💩  and his brainwashed cultists will be against it and continue to parrot the bs, conspiracy theories, dogwhistles, and lies in hopes of owning the libs.
    they really have nothing else to support or troll on about because trump is polling so badly on every single other issue.
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 3,008
    No one is calling you stupid, chill out. If my criticism didn't check boxes for you then clearly I’m not lumping you in there. I guess I just don’t get leaping to the defense of capital C Conservatism, when a solid portion of that body has rancid beliefs that you didn’t believe in. 
    But there in lies the problem and issue. “Normal” conservatives, if they exist, need to shout down, drown out, reject and kick out those views and voices the US, Canada, EU and Asian countries fought two world wars to defeat. Dems seem to be the only ones responsible for stopping it and it ain’t going to happen. Ignore it here, let it fester, and Canada will be like the US in 5-10 years with what you’re seeing now in the US. And if those “normal” conservatives are not rejecting what they’re seeing, then I suppose they’re on board, for whatever reason, just not vocal about it, again for whatever the reason. Just like the Nazi party from 1923 -1939.
    Canada has already rejected trumpism, twice (that douchebag from Shark Tank and then PP and his Canada First bullshit). I am confident now it won't happen. 
    I’m breaking my own word to point out that you claimed you don’t say Canadian Conservatives are MAGA, then claim we rejected trumpism by voting in successive Liberal governments. You’re giving me whiplash.

    Canada Strong? Elbows Up? Sounds an awful lot like Canada First.

    Draw me a clear, straight line between Canadian Conservatives and trumpism, please, but bear in mind the Canadian Liberals tendency to employ the same tactics, as well as the clear similarities of personality and behaviours between Trump and Trudeau II. Remember when we all had to learn a lesson when Justin got found out as a groper at the height of #metoo? How the woman “experienced the interaction differently “?
    well no shit. It doesn't take a genius to predict you can't help yourself. 

    conservatives themselves rejected trumpism on the whole. They didn't vote in Shark Tank as their party leader. 

    then the nation rejected PP's isolationist, anti-immigration agenda. Again, I never once said all conservatives are MAGA. Stop trying to prove such a stupid point. I have always maintained that generalizations are for the ignorant. If I say "conservatives", it should be obvious to the biggest dolt in the room I don't mean 100% of that entire group. How many times must I explain this to you?

    we were only "canada first" (which isn't even accurate, we were more "friends first" as we still have several allies that we're reaching out to to fill the void) in reaction to the orange menace. 

    I am fully behind any movement that is inclusive, and fully behind leaving behind those that reject it. I know you have issues with the tolerance paradox, but that's your problem. 

    we've been over JT's metoo moment a thousand times. If you have to keep bringing up the same old recycled garbage to make your point, then maybe revisit your point. 
    It is adorable when you make a generalization (anti-immigrant policies, which you know is bullshit), then in the same paragraph claim generalizations are for the stupid.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,519
    No one is calling you stupid, chill out. If my criticism didn't check boxes for you then clearly I’m not lumping you in there. I guess I just don’t get leaping to the defense of capital C Conservatism, when a solid portion of that body has rancid beliefs that you didn’t believe in. 
    But there in lies the problem and issue. “Normal” conservatives, if they exist, need to shout down, drown out, reject and kick out those views and voices the US, Canada, EU and Asian countries fought two world wars to defeat. Dems seem to be the only ones responsible for stopping it and it ain’t going to happen. Ignore it here, let it fester, and Canada will be like the US in 5-10 years with what you’re seeing now in the US. And if those “normal” conservatives are not rejecting what they’re seeing, then I suppose they’re on board, for whatever reason, just not vocal about it, again for whatever the reason. Just like the Nazi party from 1923 -1939.
    Canada has already rejected trumpism, twice (that douchebag from Shark Tank and then PP and his Canada First bullshit). I am confident now it won't happen. 
    I’m breaking my own word to point out that you claimed you don’t say Canadian Conservatives are MAGA, then claim we rejected trumpism by voting in successive Liberal governments. You’re giving me whiplash.

    Canada Strong? Elbows Up? Sounds an awful lot like Canada First.

    Draw me a clear, straight line between Canadian Conservatives and trumpism, please, but bear in mind the Canadian Liberals tendency to employ the same tactics, as well as the clear similarities of personality and behaviours between Trump and Trudeau II. Remember when we all had to learn a lesson when Justin got found out as a groper at the height of #metoo? How the woman “experienced the interaction differently “?
    well no shit. It doesn't take a genius to predict you can't help yourself. 

    conservatives themselves rejected trumpism on the whole. They didn't vote in Shark Tank as their party leader. 

    then the nation rejected PP's isolationist, anti-immigration agenda. Again, I never once said all conservatives are MAGA. Stop trying to prove such a stupid point. I have always maintained that generalizations are for the ignorant. If I say "conservatives", it should be obvious to the biggest dolt in the room I don't mean 100% of that entire group. How many times must I explain this to you?

    we were only "canada first" (which isn't even accurate, we were more "friends first" as we still have several allies that we're reaching out to to fill the void) in reaction to the orange menace. 

    I am fully behind any movement that is inclusive, and fully behind leaving behind those that reject it. I know you have issues with the tolerance paradox, but that's your problem. 

    we've been over JT's metoo moment a thousand times. If you have to keep bringing up the same old recycled garbage to make your point, then maybe revisit your point. 
    Looks like you can’t resist either, what is the point of this post other than to browbeat me?
    I never said I was going to ignore you. That was you. 

    I'm responding to your post responding to mine, because you seem to have this pattern of misrepresenting my points. You don't like it? Don't reply to/reference me. Easy peasy. 
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  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 3,008
    No one is calling you stupid, chill out. If my criticism didn't check boxes for you then clearly I’m not lumping you in there. I guess I just don’t get leaping to the defense of capital C Conservatism, when a solid portion of that body has rancid beliefs that you didn’t believe in. 
    But there in lies the problem and issue. “Normal” conservatives, if they exist, need to shout down, drown out, reject and kick out those views and voices the US, Canada, EU and Asian countries fought two world wars to defeat. Dems seem to be the only ones responsible for stopping it and it ain’t going to happen. Ignore it here, let it fester, and Canada will be like the US in 5-10 years with what you’re seeing now in the US. And if those “normal” conservatives are not rejecting what they’re seeing, then I suppose they’re on board, for whatever reason, just not vocal about it, again for whatever the reason. Just like the Nazi party from 1923 -1939.
    Canada has already rejected trumpism, twice (that douchebag from Shark Tank and then PP and his Canada First bullshit). I am confident now it won't happen. 
    I’m breaking my own word to point out that you claimed you don’t say Canadian Conservatives are MAGA, then claim we rejected trumpism by voting in successive Liberal governments. You’re giving me whiplash.

    Canada Strong? Elbows Up? Sounds an awful lot like Canada First.

    Draw me a clear, straight line between Canadian Conservatives and trumpism, please, but bear in mind the Canadian Liberals tendency to employ the same tactics, as well as the clear similarities of personality and behaviours between Trump and Trudeau II. Remember when we all had to learn a lesson when Justin got found out as a groper at the height of #metoo? How the woman “experienced the interaction differently “?
    well no shit. It doesn't take a genius to predict you can't help yourself. 

    conservatives themselves rejected trumpism on the whole. They didn't vote in Shark Tank as their party leader. 

    then the nation rejected PP's isolationist, anti-immigration agenda. Again, I never once said all conservatives are MAGA. Stop trying to prove such a stupid point. I have always maintained that generalizations are for the ignorant. If I say "conservatives", it should be obvious to the biggest dolt in the room I don't mean 100% of that entire group. How many times must I explain this to you?

    we were only "canada first" (which isn't even accurate, we were more "friends first" as we still have several allies that we're reaching out to to fill the void) in reaction to the orange menace. 

    I am fully behind any movement that is inclusive, and fully behind leaving behind those that reject it. I know you have issues with the tolerance paradox, but that's your problem. 

    we've been over JT's metoo moment a thousand times. If you have to keep bringing up the same old recycled garbage to make your point, then maybe revisit your point. 
    Looks like you can’t resist either, what is the point of this post other than to browbeat me?
    I never said I was going to ignore you. That was you. 

    I'm responding to your post responding to mine, because you seem to have this pattern of misrepresenting my points. You don't like it? Don't reply to/reference me. Easy peasy. 
    It’d be far easier to pass you by except for the regular DISinformation you regularly post.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,519
    No one is calling you stupid, chill out. If my criticism didn't check boxes for you then clearly I’m not lumping you in there. I guess I just don’t get leaping to the defense of capital C Conservatism, when a solid portion of that body has rancid beliefs that you didn’t believe in. 
    But there in lies the problem and issue. “Normal” conservatives, if they exist, need to shout down, drown out, reject and kick out those views and voices the US, Canada, EU and Asian countries fought two world wars to defeat. Dems seem to be the only ones responsible for stopping it and it ain’t going to happen. Ignore it here, let it fester, and Canada will be like the US in 5-10 years with what you’re seeing now in the US. And if those “normal” conservatives are not rejecting what they’re seeing, then I suppose they’re on board, for whatever reason, just not vocal about it, again for whatever the reason. Just like the Nazi party from 1923 -1939.
    Canada has already rejected trumpism, twice (that douchebag from Shark Tank and then PP and his Canada First bullshit). I am confident now it won't happen. 
    I’m breaking my own word to point out that you claimed you don’t say Canadian Conservatives are MAGA, then claim we rejected trumpism by voting in successive Liberal governments. You’re giving me whiplash.

    Canada Strong? Elbows Up? Sounds an awful lot like Canada First.

    Draw me a clear, straight line between Canadian Conservatives and trumpism, please, but bear in mind the Canadian Liberals tendency to employ the same tactics, as well as the clear similarities of personality and behaviours between Trump and Trudeau II. Remember when we all had to learn a lesson when Justin got found out as a groper at the height of #metoo? How the woman “experienced the interaction differently “?
    well no shit. It doesn't take a genius to predict you can't help yourself. 

    conservatives themselves rejected trumpism on the whole. They didn't vote in Shark Tank as their party leader. 

    then the nation rejected PP's isolationist, anti-immigration agenda. Again, I never once said all conservatives are MAGA. Stop trying to prove such a stupid point. I have always maintained that generalizations are for the ignorant. If I say "conservatives", it should be obvious to the biggest dolt in the room I don't mean 100% of that entire group. How many times must I explain this to you?

    we were only "canada first" (which isn't even accurate, we were more "friends first" as we still have several allies that we're reaching out to to fill the void) in reaction to the orange menace. 

    I am fully behind any movement that is inclusive, and fully behind leaving behind those that reject it. I know you have issues with the tolerance paradox, but that's your problem. 

    we've been over JT's metoo moment a thousand times. If you have to keep bringing up the same old recycled garbage to make your point, then maybe revisit your point. 
    Looks like you can’t resist either, what is the point of this post other than to browbeat me?
    I never said I was going to ignore you. That was you. 

    I'm responding to your post responding to mine, because you seem to have this pattern of misrepresenting my points. You don't like it? Don't reply to/reference me. Easy peasy. 
    It’d be far easier to pass you by except for the regular DISinformation you regularly post.
    doing the lord's work I see. 

    look, I don't post disinformation. that's just a blatant fucking lie. Am I wrong? Of course. But I don't post disinformation. Occasionally nor regularly. 
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  • shecky
    shecky San Francisco Posts: 2,749
    https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trans-volleyball-player-incident-unleashes-parade-angry-parents-illinois-school-board-meeting

    Can you believe this stuff? A high school girl didn't make the cut for the girls' volleyball team - but a boy did!
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,519
    shecky said:
    https://www.foxnews.com/sports/trans-volleyball-player-incident-unleashes-parade-angry-parents-illinois-school-board-meeting

    Can you believe this stuff? A high school girl didn't make the cut for the girls' volleyball team - but a boy did!
    a teen girl cried? THAT'S the "incident"? man, fox news is becoming the right's version of the View FFS. 
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  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,656
    Its easier to report on this than deal with real issues. Or educating people on real issues.

    The stuff that cultivates visceral, non-skin in the game reactions is easier content to manufacture.