2020 Presidential Election

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

One Idea:
I remember this from a marketing course I once took.

CHOICE-SUPPORTIVE BIAS

Choice-supportive bias or post-purchase rationalization is the tendency to retroactively ascribe positive attributes to an option one has selected and/or to demote the forgone options. It is part of cognitive science, and is a distinct cognitive bias that occurs once a decision is made.
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I think that is a worthy subject of discussion and consideration, C0LLETTE.

I majored in Sociology and Communication. Both fields of study have interesting takes on Bias Theory. I imagine Psychology and Business fields of study have a commingling of ideas which finds its roots in Bias Theory.

Sociology defines Bias (in general terms of) as: A tendency (either known or unknown) to prefer one thing over another that prevents objectivity, that influences understanding or outcome in some way.

Emile Durkheim, one of the early founders of Sociology, developed theories around the subject of Bias.

I forget who to credit for this strand of thought, but someone once said that a "...good Sociologist is aware of their own bias, and the bias of others, and takes precautions."

Bottom line (generally speaking):

Be aware of bias, in terms of biased behaviors and observations and how it informs one of subsequent actions associated (directly or indirectly) by any given or demonstrated particular bias.

[C0LLETTE]

My dear Katzchen,

Thank you for your response. So many of us can't understand why opinions stay fixed in the face of what "seems" to be the "obvious" but maybe things aren't so obvious to those who've become intransigent in the face of every rationalization that led them to make their first decision.

So what to do, what to do?
Surely people change their minds. So what is the mechanism that makes them do that? And I doubt it is a simple "Eureka " moment.

Any ideas?

[Kätzchen]

Originally Posted by C0LLETTE

My dear Katzchen,

Thank you for your response. So many of us can't understand why opinions stay fixed in the face of what "seems" to be the "obvious" but maybe things aren't so obvious to those who've become intransigent in the face of every rationalization that led them to make their first decision.

So what to do, what to do?
Surely people change their minds. So what is the mechanism that makes them do that? And I doubt it is a simple "Eureka " moment.

Any ideas?

I view it as a massive struggle for remaining in Power.

The proverbial Power Struggle.

But it's not the have-not's who are winning. It's those who own and have everything, that keep winning.


You should make a separate thread for this subject, so we don't detract from the subject of discussion in d_c's politics thread, ok?

If you do that, I'll meet up with you, in your own thread, if you create it, C0LLETTE.

[Kätzchen]

Guess What?

I just saw this news story on the NBC website. Stacey Abrams is definitely the one, that a progressive think tank is highly recommending: A Biden-Abrams presidential Democratic ticket for 2020.

And I quote:

"A Biden–Abrams ticket would beat a Trump-Pence ticket and perform competitively with other hypothetical tickets, while also overperforming with key groups that constitute the Democratic Party's base," McElwee wrote.

LINK: Progressive group's analysis finds Stacey Abrams is Biden's best choice. Here's why (NBC)

[Kätzchen]

From fast breaking news headlines, this Friday, over on the Politico website, they feature an inspiring article about Michigan's Democratic Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. It's a worthy read, if you are not familiar with her.

Governor Whitmer has been navigating not only the Covid-19 crisis in the state of Michigan, but she's got a full plate of other serious issues she is addressing for people who live in Michigan.

Here is but one excerpt from the article:

It’s one thing to be 15 months into your first term and suddenly blindsided by a rampaging disease the likes of which no living politician has encountered; to be thrust into worldwide renown by virtue of a beef with the president and a rising body count in your backyard; to know that your every flinch and syllable are being judged by citizens today and history tomorrow.

Bonus item of interest: Joe Biden has publicly stated that Governor Whitmer is on his "Short List" as a VP contender (See, link to article below).




POLITICO's Friday Cover: 'The Woman In Michigan' Goes National:
Governor Whitmer is dealing with a historic pandemic, a bullying President, and a big job tryout.

[dark_crystal]

Originally Posted by Kätzchen

Guess What?

I just saw this news story on the NBC website. Stacey Abrams is definitely the one, that a progressive think tank is highly recommending: A Biden-Abrams presidential Democratic ticket for 2020.

And I quote:



LINK: Progressive group's analysis finds Stacey Abrams is Biden's best choice. Here's why (NBC)

If she is truly the pick I will be very relieved

[Martina]

This is encouraging.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/polit...l-swing-state/

[homoe]

The full video...

[GeorgiaMa'am]

Why aren't we hearing anything from Joe Biden? Isn't he supposed to be running for something?

Seems like he could at least come up with something to say about stuff that's already in the news, like coronavirus or the economy.

[dark_crystal]

Originally Posted by dark_crystal

i have no idea but i would be strangely happy with that

Not in a political way, though. Like in a kinky way.

Originally Posted by dark_crystal

Ditto for Harris

I can't go supporting vp candidates just based on whether i would want to have a scene with them* though

It's like the people who voted for W bc he'd be more fun to have a beer with.

* Stacy Abrams is not in this category bc i saw her speak at my conference and now i feel like we're BFFs

Therefore i'd be all set with any of them

HARRIS!!!!!!

I AM FINALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN

[~ocean]

Originally Posted by dark_crystal

HARRIS!!!!!!

I AM FINALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN

ME 22222222222 YEAH !!!! I wish I could do back flips i'm so excited for the Biden & Harris ticket !! Trump must be sooo angry ~ his nightmare is comming true ~

[Orema]

Originally Posted by dark_crystal

HARRIS!!!!!!

I AM FINALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS CAMPAIGN

I ain’t excited, but I’m happy with this choice. Yes, this is the way to the mountain top and am hoping this helps us get there.

[Kätzchen]

Wow!! I just listened to Joe Biden and Kamala (Momma-la) Harris in their 1st appearance, live streamed via ABC news.

I got shivers, felt relief that we have two outstanding people to lead our country out of the dark situation that the GOP/TP administration has done to us all and to global partnering countries (our allies).

What a great message of introduction to listener's everywhere.


Can't wait to hear more good news!