Podnotes Summary: There’s more evidence suggesting Kamala Harris has a drinking problem, which many have speculated about for years. This was new to me but explains her odd behavior and insecurity. She might be using alcohol as liquid courage.
Mark Halperin recommended Sean Spice’s podcast this morning, where they discussed Kamala’s alleged drinking issue with James Blair, the political director. A tweet from Blair mentioned rumors of Kamala having a serious drinking problem as her campaign heats up.
People on social media are asking if there’s credible testimony about this issue. Some sources claim to have witnessed it firsthand.
There are numerous bizarre clips of Kamala online that hint at this speculation going back years. Her erratic speeches and laughter make some believe she might be drunk during public appearances.
A video surfaced showing unclear statements by Harris, leading to claims she was under the influence of alcohol during the speech at Howard University. However, fact-checking revealed discrepancies between the viral video and official transcripts.
Despite these rumors, it’s important to note that enjoying drinks doesn’t necessarily mean one has a drinking problem. Yet, if true, it would explain much of her puzzling behavior over time.
Kamala Harris is often compared unfavorably to Barack Obama in terms of political impact and charisma. While Obama had audacious initiatives like healthcare reform early in his presidency, critics argue that Harris hasn’t achieved similar feats or demonstrated comparable leadership qualities.
Overall, while there’s chatter about her possibly having a drinking problem—fueled by various clips and testimonies—the truth remains uncertain without concrete evidence or acknowledgment from credible sources.
The rise of extreme views on both sides and the concept of “wokeness” are contributing factors. However, Jews aren’t the primary targets; it’s more about the working class across all races. Wearing a yarmulke in liberal cities like New York can be challenging, but I don’t see it as an immediate threat.
Liberals often focus on diversity among elites rather than addressing why there’s such a wealth gap. The question should be whether everyone has access to opportunities, not just making elites more diverse.
I’ve found that conservatives surprisingly welcome my Marxist ideas even though I’m upfront about them. This acceptance contrasts with liberals who criticize me for engaging with conservatives.
In simpler societies like Australia, ordering coffee is straightforward compared to the complex orders at Starbucks in America. Gerald Stone highlighted this simplicity when he moved from the U.S. to Australia after working in journalism here.
Media today largely ignores economic mobility issues which were once central during periods like the mid-20th century when people from different economic backgrounds shared similar interests and lifestyles.
Fox News caters primarily to those without college degrees while mainstream media focuses on elite audiences. Today’s partisan divide is less about politics and more about class differences, reflecting broader societal changes where working-class concerns have been sidelined by both political parties and most media outlets.
We can’t rely on documents to conduct effective interviews, so we depend on leaks for the truth. A whistleblower told Senator Josh Holly that Secret Service leaders instructed agents not to request extra manpower for a rally where Trump was shot. This contradicts the Secret Service director’s testimony, who denied any resource denial.
Five Secret Service agents were placed on leave after the shooting, including key security personnel at Trump’s rally. It’s unclear if this was disciplinary or for other reasons. Local police set aside radios for the Secret Service, but they weren’t picked up. As a result, when local police radioed about a man on a roof, the Secret Service missed it until shots were fired.
Congressman Mike Waltz questioned how Thomas Crooks managed such sophisticated actions and why he used encrypted apps and social media messages that might have been written by someone else. The FBI cracked two of three foreign apps Crooks used but won’t disclose contents.
The story raises concerns about competence within the Secret Service and whether Crooks acted alone. Congressman Corey Mills highlighted failures in communication and surveillance offers refused by the Secret Service during their first hearing with counter-sniper Ben Sc.
Mark Zuckerberg admitted Facebook bowed to Biden administration pressure to censor COVID-19 content in 2021—a move he regrets now—and vowed not to repeat efforts criticized as “Z bucks.”
Various stories highlight ongoing issues: Taiwan’s limited fuel reserves; Washington DC family losing custody over gender transition refusal; Tucker Carlson’s firing linked more to advertising than ratings; Kamala Harris’ controversial economic proposal; disparities in medical school admissions based on IQ scores among different races; shifts in journalism from balanced reporting toward engagement-driven content tailored for liberal elite audiences.
Journalism has shifted significantly due to digital influence and profit motives favoring extreme views—especially left-leaning ones—to drive engagement rather than balanced reporting aimed at broad readerships.
Any politician who asks for a no-fly zone will quickly face media backlash, with immediate escalation. It’s terrible. Glenn Greenwald has pointed out that despite the tragedy in Ukraine, there’s little debate in elite media about the options available to the U.S., EU, or NATO. He attributes this to the influence of war proponents.
Journalists seek dramatic stories because they boost viewership and ratings. This focus on sensationalism is appalling as it often sacrifices truthful reporting and exploits crises like Ukraine’s for their own agendas.
For example, during the Canadian truckers’ protest—a significant labor strike against vaccine mandates—the media labeled participants as fascists and Nazis based on minimal evidence. This misrepresentation shows how working-class dissent is vilified if it opposes liberal economic policies.
In contrast, Facebook recently allowed praise for Ukraine’s Azov Battalion, known for its neo-Nazi affiliations—highlighting hypocrisy in labeling groups based on convenience rather than consistent principles.
This selective outrage mirrors other social movements where symbols are adopted without deep understanding. While supporting Ukraine’s sovereignty is valid, some people’s fervent advocacy seems superficial compared to numerous global issues needing attention.
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Podnotes AI summary: Gus Waltz, the 17-year-old son of Democratic VP nominee Tim Watts, had an intense reaction to his father that drew much attention. Gus repeatedly yelled “That’s my dad” during a significant moment. This kind of emotional display naturally prompts reactions from people who often share their thoughts on social media or in conversation.
When witnessing such intense behavior, there are two main ways to respond: casually and reflexively. The casual response involves openly sharing your immediate thoughts—whether you find the reaction beautiful, weird, or over-the-top. However, when dealing with public figures’ children or sensitive situations, it’s often wiser to monitor your behavior carefully and stay silent until understanding what is socially acceptable.
Having ADHD can complicate this balance between natural reactions and considered responses. Medication like Adderall has helped many manage these impulses better by making it easier to figure out appropriate responses.
There’s value in both types of reactions—the spontaneous truth-telling and the disciplined civility—but they come at different social costs. Public figures’ families are often used as props for political gain but also become targets for criticism.
Reflecting on personal experiences helps understand Gus’s reaction better. For instance, seeing a loved one publicly humiliated can provoke strong emotions similar to those Gus displayed.
While criticizing politicians’ children isn’t ideal due to its moral implications, suppressing natural human reactions entirely isn’t always beneficial either. In politics especially, balancing civility with truthfulness is challenging but crucial for honest discourse.
For example, recognizing signs of potential issues in leaders (like suspected substance abuse) could be important for public awareness despite societal pressures towards politeness and restraint.
Ultimately though raw honesty brings humanity into discussions; overly cautious speech might lead us away from necessary truths about our leadership dynamics today!
When my life is going well, I become more extroverted and confident. However, when my life feels like a string of humiliations, I turn introverted and avoid talking to people. This affects how often I do live streams; I’m typically happier and stronger when things are good.
As Kamala Harris rises in the polls, she gets a halo effect that makes her more appealing. Young people have even created their own version of her—less prim and proper but relatable. Despite politicians usually struggling to connect with youth, Harris has been rebranded successfully by them.
Lyndon Johnson’s transformation after JFK’s assassination was drastic. He became less casual in conversation and more controlled in his movements and voice. Winning made him appear composed; losing had made him awkward.
I started reading “How Work Media is Undermining Democracy” which explores media biases during Trump’s era. Contrary to expectations of finding rampant racism in the South, many Americans seemed past racial binaries despite media narratives suggesting deep polarization.
Journalism shifted from a working-class trade to an elite profession over time, causing journalists to lose touch with ordinary people’s struggles while focusing on issues that resonate with affluent liberals instead.
The book “Bad News” highlights this shift using examples such as the disproportionate coverage of Trump-Russia stories compared to pressing issues like opioid addiction or homelessness.
Overall, our drive for status shapes much of our behavior and perspectives—whether through nationalism or professional identity—and influences how we interpret information around us.
That’s why I’ve been feeling off lately. Maybe it’s the change in weather or something, but I need to hide your face because that voice syncs up weirdly.
Anyway, let’s talk about Joe Cole. What’s going on with his hair? You know him; he’s a great guy—intelligent, funny, always the center of attention. He improvises well and has lots of insights.
Meeting him reminded me of my younger days with curious and active friends. Despite his absurd cult leader aspirations, at least he has goals. Better than people with no ambitions who are just boring unless their influence is harmful.
Joe could be an entrepreneur; he’s intelligent but might struggle with tedious tasks. He’s not receptive to advice either. For example, we went hiking near Mt Tam’s outdoor amphitheater where he performed a funny public address spontaneously—he loves being the center of attention.
He reminds me of someone talented yet unable to execute due to laziness or dopamine addiction—a subtle cancer affecting many talented individuals today.
Is Joe connected closely with family or community? He didn’t share much about his origins when asked—it seems like he lacks strong ties which would otherwise check his behavior.
About his hair: it’s another bid for attention rather than transitioning gender-wise. Seems like an accidental style choice turned intentional performance for more noticeability among peers around 25-30 years old compared to younger followers around 21-22 years old who admire him despite questionable actions like attacking Steve Sailer without reading any material first—a lazy move showing poor character judgment similar seen in academics criticizing books unread by them during discussions on shows like Crossfire back then
Cheating culture enabled through internet habits allows skating through college without doing work leading towards unpreparedness later impacting real-world job settings revealing true competence levels over time as observed within larger companies having complex politics versus smaller setups demanding accountability directly influencing one’s success rate overall
Apparently, the COVID booster is most effective for a month or two after you get it. Then it’s moderately effective for another month or two. By nine months, its effect is minimal.
I think I had COVID recently but didn’t lose my sense of taste, which you’re supposed to with COVID. I’m so tired of hearing about it. Many Americans share this sentiment—they’re sick of talking about COVID even though it’s been five years since we first heard about it in 2019.
Seeing people masked up and driving alone makes me feel disconnected from them. It’s frustrating.
On another note, I’ve been invited to a dinner I don’t want to attend. Declining again would likely end that relationship, which might be best since they asked if I’d write postcards for a camera—a task I’m not interested in at all.
I’ve also distanced myself from Joe by insisting he remove his stored items from my apartment yesterday. It feels good to reestablish boundaries.
Now let’s discuss the balance between civility and truth-telling as seen with political figures like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris versus extreme outbursts by others like Tim Wasongas. Excessive emphasis on civility can prevent us from telling vital truths.
Some liberals believed they were heading towards utopia until bold statements by Trump shocked them into an eight-year state of disbelief.
Moving on, some people arrested in the UK for social media posts made direct threats inciting violence—those arrests are justified. However, there’s concern over lenient sentences given to more severe crimes compared to harsh penalties for speech-related offenses without actual harm caused.
Regarding Andrew Tate: he’s seen as exploiting social media rather than offering positive masculinity lessons despite gaining young male followers who reject self-defeating narratives imposed on them by society’s views on toxic masculinity.
The Me Too movement has affected how men approach women; many now fear being labeled predators and avoid making advances altogether.
In terms of body count preferences among peers: generally lower numbers are preferred due concerns over faithfulness or undesirability linked with higher counts.
Finally addressing mainstream news consumption—it may lead people around by the nose unless they’re discerning enough while alternative sources like Twitter come with their own biases too.
In America, private medicine is cheaper because there’s no market competition in places like Australia or the UK due to lack of private healthcare options. Someone close to me took many months and several thousand dollars through conventional medicine with adult ADHD diagnosis in Australia.
Adderall wears off dramatically after four or five hours compared to Modafinil which lasts around fifteen hours without noticeable fading effects. Another ADHD medication I’m on causes increased waiting time between wanting to pee and being able to pee.
I take Adderall twice daily depending on circumstances—first dose early morning (4-6AM), second dose anywhere between 10AM-2PM based on my schedule needs, especially if I have evening commitments.
Regarding emotional impacts: Straterra deals more with emotional components of ADHD while Adderall focuses more on productivity aspects without significant ill effects aside from withdrawal symptoms after its effect fades out.
Elliott believes natural reactions are better overall but acknowledges some people might need medications under high stress or dangerous situations such as psychotic individuals prone towards violence needing chemical downgrading.
Another friend was on an SSRI but hated how it made him feel. He tried quitting and stayed awake for three days before going back to the medication. It seemed like such a radical intervention, committing someone to a life of being semi-poisoned, which I find terrifying.
I’ve managed my mental and physical health directly, only visiting the hospital once for a broken arm. I’ve been generally healthy and emotionally balanced.
If you had children, would you want them to have your life or something better? I’d want mine to have a more socially well-adjusted life than I’ve had.
Steven agreed that it’s natural to want better for your children. If his kid had ADHD, he might medicate them young because he’s concerned about staying on track after dropping out of competitive sports.
He suggested playing tennis as it offers socialization and exercise benefits while avoiding physical risks associated with fighting sports. Tennis has been his primary form of socialization until he got too old due to injuries from frequent play.
The quality of people who play tennis is usually high—they are often educated, employed winners with good social standing. However, starting out in tennis requires finding partners willing to play regularly.
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