Commentary: Joe Biden’s Last Hope for November Lies in America’s Culture of Death
Election beat: Biden’s One Hope for November
According to Stuart Rothenberg at Roll Call, the 2024 presidential race may be a referendum on President Biden’s performance or a choice between Biden and Donald Trump. Polls indicate that voters are not enthusiastic about another four years of Biden. Despite his poor poll numbers, Democrats believe that Biden can still impact the trajectory of the campaign. However, there is little evidence to support this claim as voters are already familiar with both candidates. Trump has survived his controversial behavior, while Biden has not received much credit for his accomplishments. Focusing the November election on Trump may be the only way for Biden to attract the demographic groups and swing voters he needs to win.
Media watch: A Necessary New Prize
The RealClearPolitics Samizdat Prize, which honors the First Amendment and journalists like Matt Taibbi, Miranda Devine, and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, recognizes the importance of free speech in journalism. The prize aims to celebrate this cornerstone political value in a time when a significant number of Americans feel that the First Amendment goes too far and distrust the news media. Given these findings, creating a prize that rivals the Pulitzer to celebrate free speech is essential.
From the right: America’s Culture of Death
W. James Antle III criticizes the societal response to US airman Aaron Bushnell’s suicide during a protest, which was portrayed as heroic on social media. Antle believes that this response reflects a lack of value for human life in society, especially when debating loss of life. He warns that the glorification of Bushnell’s final acts could negatively impact individuals struggling with mental health or suicidal tendencies. Antle emphasizes the need to reconsider societal attitudes towards human life in the face of various ethical challenges.
From the left: A CIA ‘Pre-Bunking’ in the Times?
After reading an article in The New York Times detailing a decade of US-Ukrainian intelligence cooperation, Matt Taibbi questions the hidden agendas behind the leaked information. Taibbi speculates that intelligence sources may be disseminating propaganda or preemptively releasing information to shape public opinion. Drawing parallels to past revelations, Taibbi suggests that the timing and content of such leaks may serve specific political interests. He raises concerns about potential manipulation of public perception through strategic leaks and selective reporting.
Culture critic: Reboot — or Replace — Google
In response to Google’s Gemini AI rollout, ex-FCC policy adviser Nathan Leamer criticizes the company for erasing white people and providing biased ideological answers. Leamer argues that the rollout reflects Google’s leftist corporate culture and raises concerns about censorship and bias. Considering Google’s collaboration with the Biden administration to censor COVID-related content, Leamer calls for new competitors to challenge Google’s dominance in the tech industry and address concerns about censorship and ideological bias.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Page
