Scott Adams, political commentator, discusses various topics including tropical storm Hilary, micro-schools as an alternative to public schools, video games as an alternative to medication for ADHD, considering different perspectives and the importance of giving people the benefit of the doubt, perceptions and achievements, types of author reviews, and the perception of Russia as a big enemy by liberal Democrats.
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Many liberal Democrats support US involvement in the war in Ukraine due to their loathing of Russia and belief in its influence on Trump's election.
Elon Musk's desire to remove blocking on Twitter may be aimed at disabling mass blocking lists that contribute to the division between left and right on social media.
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The left's negative view of Russia due to 2016 election
Glenn Greenwald points out that many liberal Democrats loathe Russia due to the belief that Russia got Trump elected in 2016. This perspective may contribute to their willingness to support US involvement in the war in Ukraine, even as the counter-offensive is failing.
Adam Kinzinger's criticism of Tucker Carlson
Congressman Adam Kinzinger accuses Tucker Carlson of being a traitor to the US for his planned interview with a Serbian. The criticism raises questions about the perceived connection between Russia and Trump, as some Democrats associate them as one and the same.
Speculation on Elon Musk's motivation to remove blocking on Twitter
There is speculation that Elon Musk's desire to remove blocking on Twitter is related to disabling mass blocking lists, which some claim exist and contribute to the division between left and right, with people on each side not seeing tweets from the other.
Common types of book reviews
Scott Adams mentions common types of book reviews, including those from people who claim to know more than the author, people who claim they used to like the author but no longer do, and people who offer political revenge through negative reviews.
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