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ReindeerF posted:I've heard that, but I mean in what form is it common enough to influence Google's predictive search results? That's what I can't figure out. Usually taking the form of "Obama's not really black, so he's tricking all of them into voting for him" or some other racist drivel. The more virulent variety uses it to "explain" how he got so far...its a nasty rabbit hole you do not want to investigate.
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BrotherAdso posted:I know that a lot can happen in 6-8 months, but is there indication that the shutdown and other problems may change the prospects of any lean-R/lean-D districts for the 2014 midterms? The most recent generic ballot (generally the only good cost-effective way to poll congress) had Generic Democrat with a +9 lead. That's in the range where the Democrats could actually win back the House. It is, of course, more than a tiny bit absurd they need to be winning the generic ballot by that much to even have a shot.
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ReindeerF posted:I've heard that, but I mean in what form is it common enough to influence Google's predictive search results? That's what I can't figure out. Lots of people are in love with the idea that "Obama's not really black, his mother is white!" But they are too stupid to remember how it goes, so they have to keep Googling it.
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ReindeerF posted:I've heard that, but I mean in what form is it common enough to influence Google's predictive search results? That's what I can't figure out. I remember back in the 1990s, Limbaugh and his droogs were similarly obsessed with Toni Morrison's description of Bill Clinton as "America's first black president".
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Oct 2, 2013 14:37
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Perhaps it's because if you believe that Obama won the election because he's black, and so a beneficiary of affirmative action and reverse racism, then showing that he's not really black delegitimises his presidency. It means he was elected on false pretenses. Of course 50/50 mixtures have been black ever since white people were invented, but that's not going to stop the sort of people who manage to convince themselves in matters in the first place. Peel fucked around with this message at 14:48 on Oct 2, 2013 |
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Oct 2, 2013 14:46
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For me it's a matter of semantic content. Google's predictive text is presumed to be based largely on what people actually type - so this means that among the top four phrases people are typing is one that starts with something similar to, "Barack Obama is not black" and I can't figure out what they're looking for as opposed to when obviously angry people type things like Barack Obama is a lair. Also, let's be fair, "is an alien" is pretty loving crazy too. IS AN ALIEN. We can all reason out the others, but what the gently caress is that one about?
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I have heard the argument that he's not "black" because he isn't descended from former slaves, that he hasn't experienced the "authentic" African American experience. Which is bullshit because it's not like racists care what a black man's background is, just that he's black.
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ReindeerF posted:For me it's a matter of semantic content. Google's predictive text is presumed to be based largely on what people actually type - so this means that among the top four phrases people are typing is one that starts with something similar to, "Barack Obama is not black" and I can't figure out what they're looking for as opposed to when obviously angry people type things like Barack Obama is a lair. Also, let's be fair, "is an alien" is pretty loving crazy too. IS AN ALIEN. We can all reason out the others, but what the gently caress is that one about? illegal alien
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ReindeerF posted:Also, let's be fair, "is an alien" is pretty loving crazy too. IS AN ALIEN. We can all reason out the others, but what the gently caress is that one about? 
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"Excuse me, you need a cab?" "Yeah." "Were your ancestors slaves?" "No." "Okay, get in." EDIT: Ahhhh alien, sorry, didn't think of that. Sounds like Google's brain jumping to conclusions. Thanks!
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ReindeerF posted:"Excuse me, you need a cab?" Alternatively enough people researching Obama birth certificate conspiracies clicked on links to sites about Obama being an actual space alien that Google decided that was what they were really looking for. Hell I almost did that just now myself. "Obama is a what now? What the hell is this crazy person putting on the internet? Gotta click"
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DACK FAYDEN posted:As in an illegal one, because his birth certificate The media only started moving on that story so when we heard Barack Obama was an alien we'd all think it meant undocumented 
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Oct 2, 2013 15:23
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So with a little over a year before the midterms, I want to get involved in the hopeless effort to turn NC-2 blue. I mean, gently caress it, I live in western Wake with the rest of the liberal yuppie college grad 30-somethings with 2.5 kids, but we got mushed in with Fort loving Bragg just to make sure we couldn't cause any problems. So marginalized. But I still want to do something. Simple question - is there a volunteerism/Democratic organization thread-kinda thing I'm not aware of on the forums (apologies if this is off topic, but it seemed even more lame to throw it in with the PPACA or GOP rebuilding stuff)? I signed up for OFA last year, but it seemed like the party here was kinda disorganized, and I ended up not having the time I needed to do what I should have to get more involved. But I don't really know what that was anyway. Hoping some people on here have some info to share. D&D seems like the right place to ask?
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You'd be better off getting in touch with the Wake Democrats or Young Dems and focusing on Wake County (and more importantly) state issues. Renee Ellmers is a useless lump and there's little chance of getting rid of her unless Heritage/Club For Growth makes good on their primary challenge. And even then it just means someone even crazier will likely get into office. Kicking the Republicans out of state office is about the only way to fix NC-2.
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hhhat posted:So with a little over a year before the midterms, I want to get involved in the hopeless effort to turn NC-2 blue. I mean, gently caress it, I live in western Wake with the rest of the liberal yuppie college grad 30-somethings with 2.5 kids, but we got mushed in with Fort loving Bragg just to make sure we couldn't cause any problems. So marginalized. But I still want to do something. There used to be a campaign workers thread in Ask/Tell, not sure if there's a more current one. This far in advance, there's no serious campaigning going on unless there's municipal elections happening in 2013 and then you'll see the incumbents/candidates for 2014 races helping out in 2013 races. Besides that, it is all fundraising. Your best bet is to just Google "[city or county you live in] Democrats" and ask how you can help out. Besides US Senate, House, and Gubernatorial elections, some states will also have state wide elections for offices like Secretary of State, Attorney General, etc... as well as municipal elections. notthegoatseguy fucked around with this message at 23:19 on Oct 2, 2013 |
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Joe Lhota is New York (also, a Democrat) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3IuS4EeCgk
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So... was he stoned when he said he was gonna kill that kitten?
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Montana Democrats land a good recruit for their Senate campaign: Lt. Gov. John Walsh. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOWdv1LcCFo
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So all the chat about Google predictive search, and no one's gonna mention "Barack Obama is your bicycle" as the top one? No? Okay then.
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Chokes McGee posted:So all the chat about Google predictive search, and no one's gonna mention "Barack Obama is your bicycle" as the top one? Buy the book today!
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In the New York mayoral race so fast Bill deBlasio is destroying Joe Lohta in demographics across the city except for white people where it's merely a close race.
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KomradeX posted:In the New York mayoral race so fast Bill deBlasio is destroying Joe Lohta in demographics across the city except for white people where it's merely a close race. Destroying is an understatement quote:NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – A new poll shows Democrat Bill de Blasio leading Republican rival Joe Lhota with 71 percent of likely voters in the race for New York City mayor.
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Kittens are a political third rail (ironic since they were found beneath a literal one).
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Hey, if you know you're gonna get crushed without a Hail Mary, may as well go for the perpetually undercounted and underrepresented cat killer vote.
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"Polls go up and polls go down". I wonder how long it'll be before Lhota hires Dean Chambers.
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Alter Ego posted:"Polls go up and polls go down". Never a miscommunication.
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Polls may go up and down, but I don't think they usually do so by 40 points. Maybe he can recoup some points if he makes an ad about cute puppies like that guy from Maryland.
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Alter Ego posted:"Polls go up and polls go down".
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FlamingLiberal posted:He would be better off hiring that Iraqi propaganda minister at this point "Do not believe Bill de Blasio. He says he has moved into the mayor's office. It is a lie, don't believe him."
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What in the world is this? Did some new meme take off when I wasn't looking?  Anyway enough about that derail, it's less exciting when there's an actual reason for it.
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In case there was any doubt, Wendy Davis declared her campaign for governor tonight. http://www.texastribune.org/2013/10/03/wendy-davis-finally-jumps-governors-race/ There should be video of her announcement up soon.
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evilweasel posted:The most recent generic ballot (generally the only good cost-effective way to poll congress) had Generic Democrat with a +9 lead. That's in the range where the Democrats could actually win back the House. Also, everyone loves Generic Candidates until they become real candidates.
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Mooseontheloose posted:Also, everyone loves Generic Candidates until they become real candidates. That goes for both parties, though. The generic congressional ballot doesn't matter until at least until after the shutdown ends anyway because whichever side comes out ahead is going to get a huge bandwagon/base enthusiasm effect.
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Alter Ego posted:"Do not believe Bill de Blasio. He says he has moved into the mayor's office. It is a lie, don't believe him." "We have counted the ballots and de Blasio is losing on all fronts. Lhota shall be mayor, god willing." *shows massive de Blasio rally in the background* 
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Dr.Zeppelin posted:That goes for both parties, though. The generic congressional ballot doesn't matter until at least until after the shutdown ends anyway because whichever side comes out ahead is going to get a huge bandwagon/base enthusiasm effect. Sure. I am just saying is that generic ballots more heat checks more so than any actual indication if Ds can regain the house. That being said, they literally can't do worse than where they are so they are bound to pick up a bunch of seats next year.
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Mooseontheloose posted:Also, everyone loves Generic Candidates until they become real candidates. Congress can have an 8% approval rating and be ranked worse than HitlerAIDS, and still see 95%+ of its members re-elected every cycle.
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TheGreyGhost posted:
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GreyjoyBastard posted:Don't you dare! Dude, I have to watch Kasich run against the shambles of the Ohio democratic party. You have a chance. I have to hope to God that Fitzgerald runs an Obama-level GOTV campaign for himself.
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Alter Ego posted:"Polls go up and polls go down". You can't explain that.
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Chokes McGee posted:What in the world is this? Did some new meme take off when I wasn't looking?
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