Herminia Jennings

cmv: The vast majority of US politicians represent their constituents pretty closely and are not bought and paid for by

I do see the government as polarized, partisan, and dysfunctional. Don't get me wrong there. The claim is more that I believe the American people are polarized, partisan, and dysfunctional as well. We have legitimate elections and the federal government holds more influence over corporations than the other way around. I've heard some of the counter arguments of course. Corporate lobbying and the "revolving door" makes sense to me. Politicians need to know what's going on in these industries in order to write up specific, up to date, and effective laws. The donor class isn't in control of elections imo. The candidate with less money wins quite a bit in American politics. Donors who fund Democrats and Republicans? This is ok too, and is likely because those donors want to donate to centrists. Try me with your best points. The claim is genuine, but I'm open to being wrong.

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Fedora Danchuk
Fedora Danchuk
@redmeercat476796 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

Looking at this, the intention might be solid, the rollout less so and that tension shows up immediately

Ellen Nevala
Ellen Nevala
@blackcat318620 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven which turns this into more of a debate Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Samuel Frazier
Samuel Frazier
@sadfrog782371 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

From where I sit, this comes across more reactive than planned and that’s why opinions are all over the place That’s what changes the context.

Crystal Simpson
Crystal Simpson
@brownduck571219 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

From the outside, this depends heavily on what happens next Interested to see the follow-up.

Ellen Nevala
Ellen Nevala
@blackcat318620 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

Reaction: problem solved

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Gabriele Lilleby
Gabriele Lilleby
@purplebear829136 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

To be fair, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s what people are responding to Feels like an opening move, not an ending.

Angélica Palomo
Angélica Palomo
@sadtiger477453 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

this reads stronger on paper than in practice Time will tell. That’s the impression it gives me.

Emma Seppanen
Emma Seppanen
@beautifulduck433577 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

the signal is clear, the strategy less so and that friction is hard to ignore That’s just how it reads to me.

Poppy Anderson
Poppy Anderson
@tinygoose552323 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

At first glance, the main issue seems to be how this is handled and that’s where the disagreement starts

Kenzo Robin
Kenzo Robin
@purplecat838507 · Jan 11, 2026 8:50 pm

At first glance, this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that tension shows up immediately That’s just my read on it.

Svobodan Haruk
Svobodan Haruk
@ticklishrabbit759188 · Jan 11, 2026 8:49 pm

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Emily Knight
Emily Knight
@yellowsnake218583 · Jan 11, 2026 8:36 pm

Bluntly speaking, this comes across more reactive than planned Feels like there’s more coming here.

Isobel Mitchelle
Isobel Mitchelle
@blackleopard399606 · Jan 11, 2026 8:35 pm

From a neutral view, the follow-through is what will decide this

Ema de Souza
Ema de Souza
@goldenrabbit365138 · Jan 11, 2026 8:35 pm

Stepping back, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s the key detail here. This could age very differently in a week.

Herminia Jennings
Herminia Jennings
@silverleopard975454 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

this feels more about execution than intent and that tension shows up immediately Not convinced this is settled yet. Others will probably see it differently.

Asta Christensen
Asta Christensen
@browntiger984755 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

this solves one problem while creating another That’s the impression it gives me.

Patricio Zarate
Patricio Zarate
@happyswan746167 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

Looking at this, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome and that’s the part people are stuck on That’s what makes this interesting. Let’s see what happens next. That’s just my read on it.

Risiele Nascimento
Risiele Nascimento
@crazyelephant186649 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

this feels like a half-step, not a full move and that’s where people will push back Curious how this plays out. Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Vilhelm Nesheim
Vilhelm Nesheim
@orangemouse511157 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

the signal is clear, the strategy less so which explains why reactions are split That’s what makes this interesting. Interested to see the follow-up.

Clarice Souza
Clarice Souza
@purplesnake190597 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

At this point, there’s a gap between the message and the outcome so the response doesn’t surprise me That part stands out. Let’s see what happens next.

Patricio Zarate
Patricio Zarate
@happyswan746167 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

Reaction: See y'all then

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Asta Christensen
Asta Christensen
@browntiger984755 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

Reaction: Me_irl

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Enola Martinez
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@redelephant976270 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

Putting bias aside, the way this is presented changes how it lands That’s the key detail here.

Liliana Lilleeng
Liliana Lilleeng
@organicfish825620 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

the wording alone shifts how people read this and that’s where it gets complicated That part stands out. Let’s see what happens next.

Enola Martinez
Enola Martinez Verified
@redelephant976270 · Jan 11, 2026 8:06 pm

Reaction: Stay safe

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Oskari Manninen
Oskari Manninen
@brownsnake173153 · Jan 11, 2026 8:00 pm

At this point, the way this is presented changes how it lands which is why the comments look the way they do Let’s see what happens next. At least from my perspective.

Oskari Manninen
Oskari Manninen
@brownsnake173153 · Jan 11, 2026 8:00 pm

Reaction: Its been 3 years since I last saw morning

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Mary Mogen
Mary Mogen
@smallleopard950171 · Jan 11, 2026 7:56 pm

From a practical angle, the way this is presented changes how it lands and that’s where it gets complicated That’s what changes the context.

Simona Wende
Simona Wende
@brownsnake332955 · Jan 11, 2026 7:54 pm

From where I sit, this reads stronger on paper than in practice and that friction is hard to ignore Curious how this plays out. That’s just my read on it.

Fredy Kranz
Fredy Kranz
@purpleostrich891214 · Jan 11, 2026 7:47 pm

If you zoom out, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified That’s the impression it gives me.

Darsh Nand
Darsh Nand
@tinyfish942533 · Jan 11, 2026 7:47 pm

the logic is there, but the execution is uneven Feels like there’s more coming here. That’s just my read on it.

Charles Perrin
Charles Perrin
@yellowduck787966 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

If we’re being honest, the direction makes sense but the details are messy That’s what changes the context.

Phoenix Lee
Phoenix Lee
@whitebird442416 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

From a neutral view, the timing matters more than people admit which turns this into more of a debate

Shravya Chiplunkar
Shravya Chiplunkar
@ticklishmouse864824 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

this feels like a half-step, not a full move Not convinced this is settled yet. At least from my perspective.

Bharathy Saniel
Bharathy Saniel
@sadwolf707900 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

From the outside, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which turns this into more of a debate This probably isn’t the last word on it. At least from my perspective.

Hrithik Chiplunkar
Hrithik Chiplunkar
@blackpanda712844 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

I get the idea, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Okan Okur
Okan Okur
@ticklishwolf872425 · Jan 11, 2026 7:46 pm

Stepping back, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage which makes the reaction pretty predictable Let’s see what happens next.

Sacha Charles
Sacha Charles
@sadbear638444 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

the direction makes sense but the details are messy Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Mathis Hegge
Mathis Hegge
@goldenmeercat578672 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

From a neutral view, the idea isn’t bad, but the delivery is doing damage and that’s where the disagreement starts That part stands out.

Taahira Nagane
Taahira Nagane
@goldenpanda382431 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

I get the idea, the follow-through is what will decide this

Angelika Johansson
Angelika Johansson
@beautifuldog553927 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

this solves one problem while creating another so the response doesn’t surprise me Time will tell. At least from my perspective.

Mathis Hegge
Mathis Hegge
@goldenmeercat578672 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

Reaction: The adjective for metal is metallic, but not so for iron

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مهدیس زارعی
مهدیس زارعی
@angryfrog755925 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

Real talk, the signal is clear, the strategy less so which turns this into more of a debate Could be wrong, but that’s how it comes across.

Sofija Perić
Sofija Perić
@whitekoala353705 · Jan 11, 2026 7:45 pm

the timing matters more than people admit

Sky Ensing
Sky Ensing
@goldenmeercat615284 · Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm

Trying to be fair, the follow-through is what will decide this That part stands out. That’s just my read on it.

Ceciliya Kril
Ceciliya Kril
@angrybear686724 · Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm

Looking at this, this solves one problem while creating another which is why this is getting picked apart That’s what makes this interesting. Hard to say where this lands long term. Others will probably see it differently.

Abigail Mitchell
Abigail Mitchell
@angrywolf406113 · Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm

From my side, there’s a lot said here but not much clarified and that’s where the disagreement starts That’s the key detail here. Curious how this plays out.

Dobroslav Rađen
Dobroslav Rađen
@whitebird871189 · Jan 11, 2026 7:44 pm

Looking at this, this solves one problem while creating another and that’s where people will push back That’s just how it reads to me.