Establishment-critical narrative

Consumers should be skeptical of this acquisition as it will only expand Amazon's control over people's private details, such as the layout of users' homes and even their visitors. The tech company is purchasing its way to dominance. Buyers beware.

Pro-establishment narrative

While privacy concerns are understandable, the acquisition won't move forward without regulatory scrutiny, which will give consumers peace of mind. If approved, the deal would mark a turning point in the home robotics industry and reinvent how people clean. This is an exciting announcement.

Narrative A

While these allegations are certainly serious, they are also just that allegations. This case highlights how the #Metoo movement can be used as a weapon that sets the dangerous precedent of guilty until proven innocent. Further investigation is needed.

Narrative B

This is a simple case Spacey was found to have breached his contract both by MRC and an independent arbitrator, which cost the studio millions of dollars. It's only fair that he be held accountable and pay back the monetary damages.

Pro-Israel narrative

Operation Breaking Dawn was designed to neutralize concrete threats to Israel and civilians. Israeli forces took the initiative to prevent attacks planned by terrorists who rule the Gaza Strip with an iron fist. The IDF has proved once again the country's commitment to combat terrorist organizations.

Pro-Palestine narrative

This latest attack on Gaza is just another example of the West's double standards. Israel struck Gaza without any provocation, and yet it has the nerve to label Palestinians who resist as terrorists. As the world watches Ukrainians fight a brutal Russian occupation, no one seems to care when Israel brutally attacks Gaza, which has been under siege for over 15 years.

Nerd narrative

There's a 5% chance that Israel and Palestine will hold peace talks in 2022, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Anti-Russia narrative

This invasion is an egregious violation of international law. Putin's ultimate aim is to restore the Soviet empire, even if it takes massive bloodshed and false pretexts such as calling the 2014 Ukrainian revolution after an election a "coup". This unprovoked attack is the latest chapter in Putin's Orwellian attempt to rewrite history.

Pro-Russia narrative

NATO and the US have ignored Russia's security concerns by breaking its promise not to expand eastward in return for German reunification. These concerns are legitimate and taking them seriously would have avoided the Ukraine tragedy.

Nerd narrative

There is a 6% chance that there will be a serious radiation incident at any nuclear plant in Ukraine by 2024, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Democratic narrative

After decades of failed attempts in the Senate, Democrats have successfully passed landmark legislation to address the climate emergency, increase competitiveness with China, reduce the deficit, and protect vulnerable Americans from corporate extortion by Big Pharma. The Inflation Reduction Act is Biden's greatest political achievement to date.

Republican narrative

This legislation is going to make the US worse off, not better. Increasing taxes and the power of the IRS will cost ordinary Americans dearly. The bill will only exacerbate a looming inflation crisis, and further regulating the healthcare industry will undermine the competitiveness of the pharmaceutical market. The GOP was right to unify in opposition.

Nerd narrative

There is a 50% chance that US inflation will be at least 6.83% in 2022, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Pro-establishment narrative

Initiatives such as the planned US-Africa summit in December and Blinken's Africa trip are prudent and timely steps by the Biden administration. If Washington is careful to treat African countries with mutual respect and not as potential venues for proxy competition against powers like Russia and China in a new "cold war" the US will be doing a great service to the rules-based global order.

Establishment-critical narrative

Africa is entering a new phase of great power competition for the continent. But African states are no longer willing to be seen as instruments by Washington in pursuit of its geopolitical goals against Russia and China under the guise of a "rules-based order." African states are well advised to pursue an independent foreign policy that is not dictated by the West.

Pro-China narrative

China's drills around Taiwan are necessary to both prepare the Chinese military for a possible military engagement initiated by the US and push forward the reunification process. China has every right to assert itself over its own sovereign territory, and the US is playing with fire by flagrantly disregarding its previous historic agreements with China.

Anti-China narrative

China is clearly overreacting to Pelosi's visit. US support for Taiwan has been a cornerstone of US policy in Asia for over 70 years, and it's China who is being provocative by launching its largest ever military drills near the island. The PRC's loud saber rattling is menacingly close to Taiwan, which marks a dangerous escalation.

Nerd narrative

There is a 25% chance that China will launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Pro-establishment narrative

Amnesty is shamelessly shredding its credibility by serving as a megaphone for the propaganda of the Putin regime. It also fails to grasp the basic realities of the war Ukrainian forces only base themselves in civilian areas because Russian forces are attacking them in the first place.

Establishment-critical narrative

Amnesty is right to stand by its findings. Putting civilians in harm's way by placing bases or weapons systems in residential areas is a clear violation of international law and it should be condemned when it goes on.

Left narrative

This report is a shocking indictment of the systemic racism that led to the abuse of Child Q. Children continue to be affected by racism at all levels of society and in all institutions. The Home Office and police leaders must take action and review statutory guidance and training to protect vulnerable young people from being unscrupulously and systematically targeted by authorities.

Right narrative

Even the findings of this report do not conclusively show that the Met has an issue with racism, though they certainly have a problem with people who perceive racism in the force. The greater concern raised by recent revelations is that the police have a public relations problem that will obstruct their ability to "police by consent" - this is what must be addressed.

Democratic narrative

Newhouse's victory is a solid mark in the loss column for Trump. Even if Newhouse ultimately loses to his Democrat opponent, this is still a good sign for the left, as it shows Trump's influence on the GOP may have diminished. This vote shows that Trump is not necessarily the sole kingmaker of the GOP.

Pro-Trump narrative

In a race that tested the political fortunes of those who voted to impeach Trump, Newhouse has just barely survived. Despite his win, Newhouse's victory is a rare sight for those who chose impeachment, with Trump's robust influence still strong in the GOP.

Nerd narrative

There's a 60% chance that the Republican party will control both the House and the Senate after the 2022 midterm elections, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

Left narrative

Although these horrific killings have rattled the Muslim community, law enforcement has taken swift action to get to the bottom of its investigation, and members of the community – both Sunni and Shiite – came together to support each other. It's a tremendous relief to have some clarity in this disturbing case.

Right narrative

The mainstream media and some left-leaning activist groups jumped to conclusions about these being racially-motivated murders. There was no information at the time on a suspect nor a motive. Such rash speculation was highly irresponsible, especially given these new developments.