Of course simply trying to pass it off as a joke is not only intellectually dishonest, it also denies that words have impact upon others. If you say it, you own it, as well as the consequences. This should stick to him no less than our words stick to us, in fact more, given the amount of power and influence involved.
Of course simply trying to pass it off as a joke is not only intellectually dishonest, it also denies that words have impact upon others. If you say it, you own it, as well as the consequences. This should stick to him no less than our words stick to us, in fact more, given the amount of power and influence involved.
The media reports on what it wants to report. Therein lies your problem. They sell controversy to some and reassurance to others. But they are selling all the time which makes money. If Trump was truly dismissed for the charlatan he is, the GOP would have nothing for their invested time. Then, the voters would not watch as much, less ads would sell and less reporters would get that coveted facetime on TV.
Our elections really are transactional at this point. We're the worse for it.
Of course simply trying to pass it off as a joke is not only intellectually dishonest, it also denies that words have impact upon others. If you say it, you own it, as well as the consequences. This should stick to him no less than our words stick to us, in fact more, given the amount of power and influence involved.
The media reports on what it wants to report. Therein lies your problem. They sell controversy to some and reassurance to others. But they are selling all the time which makes money. If Trump was truly dismissed for the charlatan he is, the GOP would have nothing for their invested time. Then, the voters would not watch as much, less ads would sell and less reporters would get that coveted facetime on TV.
Our elections really are transactional at this point. We're the worse for it.