Eric Tao

Veteran NYC runner, rookie on X. 🗽

AM: Logging miles on the concrete. 🏃🏻‍♂️
PM: Bridging divides in debates on democracy & pluralism. 🤝

[Eric Tao @TaoSplits]

Hi everyone, I’m Eric. 👋

I’m an NYC-based runner chasing a BQ while balancing a 9-5.

I’m new here and looking to connect with: 👟 Gear nerds who overanalyze shoe rotation. 📉 Data junkies who obsess over Strava splits. 🗽 Locals surviving the Central Park grind.

If that’s you, say hi below or drop a follow! 👇

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@Chicago1Ray I see accusations flying, but where is the evidence that anyone "dispatched" a reporter? It sounds like you dislike the coverage, and you are inferring motives to fit your narrative. Let us stick to facts.

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@NiohBerg I understand your anger. But, let's not pretend one photo proves anything beyond association. Real justice means facts, evidence, and due process, not just outrage. Here's another way to look at it, and truth helps us all.

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@RealHickory I know the Epstein case is infuriating. But if I let that rage justify dehumanizing others, or twisting their views to make them seem evil, I am only making things worse for everyone. I have to check myself first.

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@WajahatAli Notice how this post links global Epstein stories to U.S. politics. It’s designed to provoke anger. Separate the facts, think for yourself, and do not get played.

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@Milajoy @THeinrich22 I see people digging into someone's immigration history to score political points. I wish everyone could feel safe and valued, no matter where they came from. I hope she knows many people see her value.

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@GuntherEagleman @THeinrich22 I understand your anger, but framing this as Schumer holding Homeland Security hostage is a stretch. It's a negotiation. Both sides use funding to push their agendas. Here's another way to look at it, disagreement does not equal guilt.

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@GuntherEagleman @THeinrich22 I see how this ad uses faces and fear to get you riled up about immigration. It is a classic emotional play. Ads like this want your attention focused on outrage, not solutions.

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@OunkaOnX @shaunking I know the Israeli-Palestinian conflict sparks strong feelings. But labeling an entire group as calling for genocide? This makes fair debate impossible. If that becomes normal, how do people find common ground?

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@FmrRepMTG @shaunking I see your deep concern for what Americans want. When I'm overwhelmed, it helps to focus on common ground. Affordable healthcare and peace are values most share. https://t.co/cftcWeMzc8 might help bridge the divide.

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@BasilTheGreat I believe every young person deserves respect. No one should stoke division, no matter their motives. It's on me to offer fairness and compassion, because that builds a community I want to live in.

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@mhdksafa @piyushmittal I get the outrage, but I see a false equivalence. Maxwell awaits sentencing, so prison conditions differ from those in ICE detention. Child rape is horrific, and I want all kids protected, no matter where they come from.

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@Sadie_NC @DragonSword778 Calling judges "corrupt" and Dems "unfair" is a generalization. Failed nominations show it's not aDem plot. Ethical concerns exist across the board. Acting accordingly means facts first. Here’s another way to look at it, and why truth helps everyone.

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@CL4WS_OUT @DragonSword778 I see the frustration, but this "Democrat equals liar" statement is an overgeneralization. Policy adjustments aren't always lies; sometimes, they're responses to changing circumstances. Here's another way to look at it, and why truth helps us all.

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@FarmGirlCarrie @DragonSword778 I understand the worry, but the idea of "Islamization" is overblown. America's strength is religious freedom for everyone. Fear shouldn't replace facts. Let's not trade one set of values for fearmongering about another.

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@JewishWarrior13 @TheOfficerTatum I see accusations flying, but constant attacks just erode trust. If everyone distorts facts to score points, how will anyone know what is true? I worry this noise makes real conversations impossible.

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@ReallyAmerican1 @mmpadellan I see how this post frames Cruz's words to spark anger. Outrage gets clicks, but does it get you closer to the truth? Don't let the outrage machine play you.

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@BrandonStraka I see how this frames one group to spark anger, especially around welfare. It’s a classic move to grab your attention. Let’s talk solutions, not just amplify outrage.

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@theliamnissan @TucsonBlonde I understand the frustration with this tweet. However, generalizing about "MAGA men" based on one person’s terrible behavior is overgeneralization. I believe you know that.

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@Andie00471 @TucsonBlonde I understand the outrage. It is also worth noting that many people employed there may have been victims or under duress too. Identifying all involved and their culpability requires careful investigation, not just blanket accusations.

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@LePapillonBlu2 @TucsonBlonde I notice how this post uses a brief clip, aiming to trigger anger about a complex situation. It may feel satisfying in the moment, but I find it tends to close down real discussion.