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2026-09-07 Home Front: Politix

59 days out from the midterms: Democrat polling doom spiral just got worse.

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Posted by Clyde Thaviling6482 2026-09-07 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [341 views ] Top

1 My apologies, Clyde Thaviling6482 — that was you in-line comment, not mine. I added the highlight, but it was late and I missed changing my periwinkle to yellow for you.

Posted by trailing wife 2026-09-07 09:52|| 2026-09-07 09:52|| Front Page Top

2 [AI]
why does video appeal to non-readers

Video appeals to non-readers primarily because it offers **passive, linear consumption** that requires less cognitive effort than the active processing needed for text. With shrinking attention spans, many find videos more **engaging and entertaining**, providing a quick dopamine hit through visual and auditory stimuli that holds their focus more easily than static words.

Additionally, video is often perceived as a **faster and more convenient** way to absorb information, especially for visual or auditory learners. The medium allows for **emotional connection** through voice and imagery, making complex or abstract concepts easier to grasp intuitively without the need to decode language, which can be a barrier for those with lower literacy levels or learning difficulties.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-09-07 10:56|| 2026-09-07 10:56|| Front Page Top

3 ^ I'd rather read.

Posted by Frank G 2026-09-07 13:26|| 2026-09-07 13:26|| Front Page Top

4 And, for the dumbest pol uttering of the year
Golan: If Israel maintains liberal values, ‘woke’ critics will have less ‘ammunition’
Leader of the Israeli Democrat Party (former Labor/Meretz).

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-09-07 14:34|| 2026-09-07 14:34|| Front Page Top

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