Thread by @RYP__

Interesting analysis of campaign positions using social media. Our national deficit doesn't seem to be in there. washingtonpost.com/graphics/polit…

"Of the world's major economic powers, the United States has the highest national debt at 108.02% of its GDP. China, the world's second-largest economy and home to the world's largest population (1,415,045,928), has a national debt ratio of just 51.21%" worldpopulationreview.com/countries/coun…

I blame the decline in American politics on the disappearance of facial hair among leaders.
"it's been more than a century since anyone with facial hair served in the White House."
thoughtco.com/no-bearded-pol…

"Perceptions of men with facial hair as especially competent, composed, aggressive, powerful, or bold can obviously have upsides for candidates. Voters may also see men with beards and mustaches as more supportive of gun rights, military spending, and the deployment of force."

..."But women and self-identified feminists among our experimental subjects said they were less likely to vote for the politicians with facial hair." scholars.org/brief/why-bear…

A semi serious dive into whether the Donald is genetically able to grow facial hair. theconcourse.deadspin.com/can-donald-tru…

Much ink has been spilt delving into the history of Trump's hair. vanityfair.com/news/photos/20…

So we must ask. In 2020 is America going to vote based on superficial TV-centric elements or be wooed by the media frenzy of politics? Or will we return to substance and demonstrated capability to elect our officials?

I don't know why this seems important... but fear of no hair is definitely part of the Trump administration vibe.

somewhere on the wall of the White House barbershop... there sits...