• Billiam@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    Politicians passing laws based on things they don’t understand?

    Quelle surprise.

    But also:

    a protection that’s been in place since the 1990s

    That’s not necessarily a guarantee, c.f. Hyundai and Kia’s lack of ignition locks.

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      10 months ago

      Politicians passing laws based on things they don’t understand?

      aka virtue signaling

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        10 months ago

        Another way of saying that is moral grandstanding, which I kind of like better. I like the imagery of grandstanding, especially when describing politicians.

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        10 months ago

        That’s because you all up there in America Lite hate capitalism, freedom, democracy, eagles, and baby Jesus.