Analyzing the Murdoch Media call for Biden to resign, a few things seem apparent to me.

* It's like an early October Surprise. Possibly sprung early.
* It feels desperate, comically manic.

There's fear of a Biden victory, so I'd guess some/all are true:
* Trump is worse than we thought.
* There's going to be more shit coming out about Trump
* The "real" polls show Roe is a GOP-killer.
* Lo0cal elections trending more blu.
* A Biden-boosting "game change" may come up internationally.

@sumpnlikefaith halfway through and it's changed how I see things.

@sumpnlikefaith this is where I have to reccomend The Unaccountability Machine, which has me hooked as it explores systems breaking down.

A reminder in this time of Murdoch-driven news. If you hear a story that "X" is going to do "Y" ask if they said it or you hear from "sources."

Secondly, ask if there's anything someone is panicked to distract from.

So a thought here. Let's imagine the best - a Blue Wave throughout. Dems keep or expand the senate, take back the house, win the presidency, have multiple surprises in many states.

So how would we then go hold the media to account for their support of Trump? Protests? Boycotts? Asking our electeds to call them out? What's a good way to start pushing back?

Just a reminder the media is worried more about successful president Biden's age then a drugged up rapist and felon who gave us a disastrous four years.

The mainstream media is not your friend. In fact, I'd say they're now your enemy.

This is your reminder the Biden-is-old thing is just a repeat of before.

Me reading Chinese history from thousands of years ago: "And this minister was executed for incompetence by the Emperor."

Me: "Man that Emperor was mean."

Also me: "Wait, someone in power faced consequences?"

@Lulz4l1f3 may I also add that applies to organizations beyond government.

When people are concerned about others freaking out, sometimes that is valid, especially in a crisis or potential crisis.

Someone yelling "all is lost" immediately signals A) they are not ready to help, B) they probably can't be convinced to help, and C) they want to convince you there's nothing to do.

It's very toxic because it tells you that people aren't going to help, work together, etc. They're going to freak out.

I think part of trauma-dump culture has made this far worse.

@MorningMoon yeah I've wondered similar myself.

@Minholkin to be honest I think our models have gotten very broken by now.