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Sarah Jessica Parker Says Social Media Undermines Nuanced Political Debate

On MSNBC’s The Best People podcast she said she limits her political commentary to offline endorsements following thorough research.

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Overview

  • She argues that social media reduces political discourse to misinterpretations and campaign “fodder” she cannot control.
  • She cited Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1932 election as evidence that election messaging succeeded for generations without social media.
  • She refrains from commenting on issues she has not thoroughly researched, prioritizing deeper thought over quick takes.
  • She maintains her avoidance of online political posts and relies on targeted offline endorsements.
  • She educates herself through extensive reading to distinguish real dangers from rhetorical exaggeration before speaking out.