The fact that many now turn to Facebook and other social media for their news is part of the problem. The erosion of the Fourth Estate proves its importance in keeping a democracy running.
It said Russia’s economy is growing faster. That’s not the same as doing better. Germany has a much larger economy, in absolute and per capita terms. The average German is healthier and wealthier than the average Russian. The gap between Germany and Russia is so large it would take a lot more than a few years of Russian growth and German stumbles to close it. If you disagree, take it up with math.
I'll rephrase and try again. If the problem on May 23, 2024 is a deluded electorate, how and why was the electorate apparently non-deluded in 2020-21, and what was the inflection point?
Racking my brain for inflection points in 2020. All I can come up with are a pandemic and the murder of a Black man by a white Minneapolis police officer.
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The fact that many now turn to Facebook and other social media for their news is part of the problem. The erosion of the Fourth Estate proves its importance in keeping a democracy running.
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Not gone.
marksierra
I may as well add this recent arrival to the collection ...
Rainbow Lorikeets - Everything You Never Knew (and Less!)
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It said Russia’s economy is growing faster. That’s not the same as doing better. Germany has a much larger economy, in absolute and per capita terms. The average German is healthier and wealthier than the average Russian. The gap between Germany and Russia is so large it would take a lot more than a few years of Russian growth and German stumbles to close it. If you disagree, take it up with math.
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Came upon these just recently:
Songs of disappearance - Australian Bird Calls.
In this ARIA chart-topping recording of pure birdsong you can hear 53 of our most threatened species:
(ARIA is the Australian Recording Industry Association. Aussie version of the Grammy Awards.)
https://youtu.be/c2M0H9Z1HuQ
Aussie Birds and their calls
https://youtu.be/vhlE13EqjJk
Australia's most common birds
https://youtu.be/T5UEwzp2bWs
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I’ll buy that for a dollar!
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Racking my brain for inflection points in 2020. All I can come up with are a pandemic and the murder of a Black man by a white Minneapolis police officer.
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Less humid now and tomorrow and a nice breeze
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I look forward to seeing what Mark, our Aussie friend, posts regularly. It’s gone.
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Wow, very cool.
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