• Hexadecimalkink@lemmy.ml
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    4 months ago

    Democrats have always been imperialists with a smile (vs republicans), but their hubris of letting a guy who’s aging poorly act as the figurehead is why Gen Z has become disillusioned.

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      4 months ago

      “…And as the Negro flees the snarling wolf, he runs right into the jaws of the ‘smiling’ fox.” – Malcolm X (paraphrased)

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    4 months ago

    Across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Twitch, anger and resentment toward Biden are boiling among Gen Z content creators who say they feel disaffected and betrayed by Biden’s positions on an array of issues, including the war in Gaza, the climate crisis and the president’s decision to support a potential TikTok ban. The rift has been exacerbated by the White House’s evolving strategy of courting friendly influencers while shutting out others who have been critical of the administration.