12/23/21 Thu. 'Language Shapes Our Reality,' Say Reality Haters

Women and other victim-minded language manipulators always get it wrong! Fun debates about "racism" and English today! 

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The Hake Report, Thursday, December 23, 2021: Young Cuban trucker sentenced to 110 years after killing 4 in traffic pileup: Right or wrong? // Ladies, calm down about politics! // NY Slimes removes hyphen from "anti-Semitism." // Nicole Kidman cries "ageism." // Don't hate the Rebel Flag. // Twitter and HuffPost "experts" police talk of calorie burning over the holidays. // INTERESTING CALLS — about censorship, black/white talk, can lawyers lie?, "social justice," "racism," and generalizations! (SEE BELOW) // 

MUSIC: Phil Hahn and Steve Johnson - "I Wonder as I Wander" from Songs of Christmas // VYEN - "No Talk" - from YouTube Audio Library (selected by Chris) // 

CALLERS

Samuel from Sweden got a strike on his channel for speaking on the virus/vaxx! Happy Yule! 

Jeremiah from Louisiana is hung up on "black" meaning "bad" and "white" meaning "good." 

Joe from Phoenix, AZ "clarifies" Obama's legacy, and doesn't think JLP is wise! 

Jonathan from Palo Alto, CA says lawyers can't lie! He says a lady lost "The Matrix" lawsuit! 

Crystal from Oklahoma worries about our Constitution going "social justice" like South Africa. 

Joe from Portland, OR debates at-length about "racism" and general statements in English. 

Also see Hake News from JLP's show today.

TIME STAMPS

• 0:00:00 Thu, Dec 23, 2021

• 0:01:55 Hey, guys!

• 0:02:49 Trucker sentenced

• 0:10:55 SAMUEL THE SWEDE

• 0:20:38 JEREMIAH: WHITE/BLACK, GOOD/EVIL

• 0:33:42 Women, politics

• 0:35:58 "anti-Semitism" vs. "antisemitism"

• 0:44:02 Chat: Sideburns, Super Chats: censorship

• 0:49:50 JOE: OBAMA

• 0:56:22 Supers: BHI, BAN

• 0:58:29 "I Wonder as I Wander"

• 1:00:24 Reading Chat

• 1:03:15 JONATHAN: LAWYERS

• 1:13:14 Women, Nicole Kidman, Rebel Flag

• 1:21:18 CRYSTAL: EX-LEFTIST

• 1:32:27 Super: Moving? No rumors!

• 1:34:09 Twitter, HuffPost: Burning holiday calories

• 1:39:03 JOE: "RACISM," GENERALIZATIONS

• 1:59:11 "No Talk" - VYEN

SHOW NOTES

Mess!

QUESTION FOR MY TRUCKER LISTENERS

And everyone who may know what’s up with this case. What you guys think of that Cuban immigrant, age like 26, who killed like 4 people in a wreck down hill. 

One man said he put his life before others’ lives. A brother of a victim. He was sentenced to like 110 years! 

FYI: Samuel the Swede got a shoutout yesterday… 1:28:06 ALEX: SWEDEN 

EVIL WOMEN: POLITICS, NOT HAVING BABIES

(TheSkimm) While navigating tough political convos over the holidays… Here’s some tips on how to talk about your personal reproductive choices. (they’re still promoting that Emma UK woman who’s promoting being “childfree”) 

THAT REMINDS ME

WJC: @WorldJewishCong on Twitter: Language shapes our reality. We welcome the @nytimes's decision to use the unhyphenated spelling of antisemitism. A small but significant change. 

ARTICLE: (JewishInsider.com) NYTimes replaces ‘anti-Semitism’ with ‘antisemitism’ in updated style guidance

Anti-Semitism does not exist 

(THESKIMM) HOW TO HANDLE THOSE (NOT-SO-FUN) POLITICAL CONVERSATIONS DURING THE HOLIDAYS

HAKE NOTE: Ladies, contain yourselves. Watch yourselves. Including and especially the conservative ladies (if there is such a thing). It’s cringe. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Say a little thing if they’re lying, but be humble, and don’t think too much about these things. Don’t read or watch too much about these things. I’ve seen and heard grown men go crazy getting too into this stuff. Think about what it does to women who have no business concerning themselves with leading the country in the right way. They do it wrong.  

If this is the first time you’re seeing your loved ones for the holiday season (IT’S CALLED CHRISTMAS SEASON), you might be out of practice for navigating tough (and sometimes awkward) political convos. That’s why we’re bringing you ideas on how to deal with them. Plus, we’ve got some of the biggest headlines of 2021 and resources to help you learn more, just in case they come up. 

Tips for Navigating Political Conversations 

No matter what side of the political aisle you lean, here are some tips that experts say will help keep things calm, cool, and collected.

• Stay civil. Experts say to remember that first and foremost, you’re talking to people who you love and care about. Whether or not you see eye-to-eye. If neither of you agrees or wants to talk about a topic, respect that. Being aggressive or pushing someone over the edge can create more tension.

• Do your homework. Grandma might have a reputation for bringing up a touchy political topic. Some experts say that if you want to engage, consider doing some research in advance. (We’ve got more on this below.) Also helpful: having other topics of conversation in mind, in case you want to change the subject.

• Set boundaries. The holidays are a time to unwind and relax. Experts suggest ground rules for your guests — and yourself. Whether that’s designating a room where it’s OK to talk politics, or deciding which topics will be off-limits.

• Talk, don’t debate. Multiple experts say going into the conversationwith the intent of winning an argument isn’t very effective. Instead, go in with the mindset of hearing someone out, learning from their point of view, and shining a light on why you feel a certain way.

• Say “I” statements. Aka don’t turn your opinions into facts. Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor and author and co-founder of Ten Percent Happier, says these types of statements may help you get your point across better. One example: “I feel that [this politician] is horrible and greedy” versus “[This politician] is horrible and greedy.”

• Ask open-ended questions. Surprise: People love to talk about themselves and their opinions. Asking someone a question without judgment or assumption may help them express themselves more freely, according to an opinion piece from The New York Times. One example: “[This topic] has been all over social media lately. What do you think about it?” versus “I hate how [this topic] is all over social media. Don’t you agree?”

Psst…We’ve got tips on how to keep your mental health in check over the holidays.

News Topics You May Hear About Over The Holidays

A lot of hot-button issues have been in the headlines this year. So here’s what you might hear about while you’re passing the potatoes.

• Abortion. A major buzzword over the past few months. That’s because the Supreme Court is taking up an abortion case out of Mississippi this term. And abortion rights advocates worry the bench could overturn the landmark ruling Roe v Wade in 2022. Check out our articles on the legal battles around abortion and everything to know about the procedure.

• Capitol riots. Jan 6 marks the one-year anniversary since pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol. Since then, lawmakers have been saying ‘you get a subpoena, you get a subpoena’ to a number of Trump associates. And in December, the longest sentence yet was issued in relation to the insurrection. We’ve been tracking what’s happened in the aftermath of that day, from arrests to congressional action.

• Climate change. Over the summer, the UN released an alarming report on climate change. It was described as a “code red for humanity.” Some of the findings include: that some changes are “irreversible” (example: rising sea levels) — and extreme weather is here to stay. Here’s your Skimm on the importance of the report. And if COP26 (the annual UN climate change conference that happened in the fall) comes up, we explain what went down. Plus, if you want to know how climate change affects your wallet and health, learn about it here and here.  

• COVID-19. More than 200 million Americans are fully vaxxed. And about 60 million are boosted too. But that means more than one-third of the population still hasn’t gotten a shot. And health officials are urging people to get vaxxed, wear a mask, and get tested. Especially as the Omicron variant and holiday travel could help cause a winter surge in cases. While we’re still learning details about the variant, here’s what we know so far. We’ve also got As to your Qs on the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy.

• Infrastructure. Typically a snooze of a topic. But not this year. After months of negotiations, Congress passed and President Biden signed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill in November. We explained what’s in the law and why it matters here. Plus, we talked to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg about what it means for millennials.

• The midterms. We don’t know about you, but we’re feeling 2022. And your holiday guests might be too. Here are some races to keep an eye on. Since the presidential election last year, many states have intro’d or passed legislation to both restrict and expand voting rights. Check out our article on where things stand with these bills. 

• Race. A major topic of conversation since George Floyd’s death in May 2020. And it’s recently taken shape in a few courtrooms. First, with the trial over Ahmaud Arbery’s killing, where three men were found guilty of murdering him in Feb 2020. Second, with Kyle Rittenhouse’s case. A jury acquitted him of five charges, including homicide, after killing two people and injuring a third during a BLM protest in Kenosha, WI last year after Jacob Blake’s shooting. And last, with Kimberly Potter's trial. She's facing charges for shooting and killing Daunte Wright in April. Check out our explainer on systemic racism in the US. And learn how you can be an ally in the fight against racism.

• Return-to-office. After almost two years of WFH life, many employees are returning to or have returned to the office. And there’s been a lot of debate about what’s the best way to work IRL again. Think: Vaccine mandates for employees. Hybrid work models. And paid leave — which is also front-and-center in Congress’s efforts to pass a social spending package. We Skimm’d the reality of child care in the USwithout paid family leave. And check out our resources to help support the movement for a national paid leave program. #ShowUsYourLeave

• The White House. No matter what side of the political spectrum you fall on, presidents are typically divisive in one way or another. President Biden is wrapping up his first year in office. And we've been tracking how he's held up (or hasn't held up) with key campaign promises. Check it out.

Psst…We know this year was full of a lot of upsetting headlines. That’s why we Skimm’d good news moments from 2021.

AGEISM

WEAK: Nicole Kidman Calls Out Ageism in Hollywood: After 40, ‘You’re Done’ (Breitbart) 

MORE EVIL WOMEN: EATING DISORDERS

Far-left publisher Twitter shares far-left feminist HuffPost article: The Toxic Phrase We Need To Stop Saying Around The Holidays, According To Experts 

Emmie Keefe, a Boston-based nutritionist, said whenever instructors focus on this calorie-based “motivation,” it backfires. 

According to Alyssa Royse, owner of Rocket Community Fitness in Seattle, the mindset that you have to deserve that pie or undo the damage is “really dangerous.”

Both experts believe it’s necessary to tune in to your body instead of letting outside forces influence how you feel, especially when it comes to the holidays.

Royse said she specifically tries to drink more water (one glass per holiday cocktail) and take more walks, not as a penalty but as a way to counteract any physical discomfort she might be feeling.

Keefe enjoys whatever holiday foods she wants, while also prioritizing nutrition. She chooses fruits and vegetables when she can. 

BTW: ClevelandClinic and many others over the years have reported: Many Americans tend to gain between 1 and 2 pounds of permanent weight during the holiday season. 

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