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[–] LovingHippieCat@lemmy.world 63 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Here's the page. There's moments of specifics, and moments where I wish there was a bit more detail. But overall, now people shouldn't be able to say she doesn't have any policy positions. They still will though.

[–] paf0@lemmy.world 22 points 2 months ago (3 children)

It's not that she doesn't have them, it's that she used to have better positions.

https://kamalaharris.medium.com/my-plan-for-medicare-for-all-7730370dd421

[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 35 points 2 months ago (7 children)

I agree that she's not as progressive as I wish she was. But the overton window is stuck on a fascist dictator, so I'm going to vote for Kamala and we'll call that progress.

[–] Landless2029@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I say win 2024 and do good work.
Then get re-elected and go nuts on super progressive policy.

Massive taxes on billionaires (legit 50-70% and/or maybe maybe inheritance tax). Oh look at this! Tax on Extreme Wealth Massive taxes on land barons. (Limit to 2 or 3 per person. Then tax the hell out of vacant units and increasingly per unit over 3).
Medicare for all.
Abolish tipping culture. Increase minimum wage.
Abolish the corn welfare system. 95% of corn is not grown for human consumption. Let's grow more of our own food.

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[–] JigglySackles@lemmy.world 56 points 2 months ago (5 children)

"Post your positions already!"

Posts positions

"Ugh, I can't believe she posted her positions ..."

It's fair to ask for the positions, and fair to criticize the positions, the piece just reads like they are peturbed either way.

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

the US corporate media is run by a bunch of right wing billionaires, I don't think fairness is ever going to be in the cards.

[–] winterayars@sh.itjust.works 10 points 2 months ago

They just don't like Harris and they don't have any reason why that they can talk about in public.

[–] GBU_28@lemm.ee 4 points 2 months ago

Welcome to earf

[–] maniajack@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

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[–] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 54 points 2 months ago

We can have a policy based debate when the Republicans nominate a non-fascist candidate. Until then it doesn’t really matter.

[–] Suavevillain@lemmy.world 13 points 2 months ago (3 children)

It is crazy how it took criticism for this to even happen. Someone you're voting for should be able to list what their actual platform and agenda is. It helps to have it for record if you actually plan to attempt to hold these people in power accountable and not be on some weird parasocial worshiping stuff.

[–] Fedizen@lemmy.world 32 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

the corporate media will never hold both parties to the same ballpark standard but like trump has pointedly denied involvement in project 2025 and he's not once talked about a policy grounded in reality, but the point is this isn't unusual its like the standard playbook. The only reason they went after Kamala on it is they don't like her.

Voters should expect policies, like you said. Its crazy this is allowed in the first place and the media enables it.

[–] Suavevillain@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

The media has been awful when it comes to Trump and letting him set and control the conversation. He has made it so normal just to lie without pushback. I could understand to some extent why listing a platform feels pointless.

[–] knobbysideup@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

In fact, I'd say that's all they can do. No more advertising. You get a gvt funded web site where you post your resume and positions.

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[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 7 points 2 months ago

After criticism. Who the fuck cares. Only repubs. I want to know her policy too, but it's not like I think she's been dodging. They took time to craft it. Whatever, gotta be fair to both sides.

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