Originally shared by The Register
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Friday, April 29, 2016
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Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Interesting analysis of rhetorical techniques.
Interesting analysis of rhetorical techniques.
Originally shared by Cindy Brown
I think this sums it up well for me, too. Remember, I don't watch his speeches. I read transcripts or follow CC if it's supplied and not too wonky. So if there's a fired up crowd or charisma or whatever, I'm not getting that. And this IS what I see:
This [standard Sanders] stump speech uses three rhetorical techniques that I find particularly frustrating in politics in general:
1) Binary thinking
2) Fear-based language
3) Unilateral change independent of legislative, executive, and judicial branches
While all campaigns utilize binary thinking or fear-based arguments at times, Sanders has based his entire campaign around them, and framed himself as the only person (along with his followers) who can effectively save the country from these threats.
The enemies he highlights – corruption in large corporations, centralization of wealth, and the disproportionate influence of lobbies – are all completely legitimate problems. I am frustrated, however, with the simplistic approach he uses to discuss the problems associated with economic inequality.
I like him. I like that he's bringing up issues we absolutely need to talk about. I like that he's pulled the discourse further left after so much rightward swing that a moderate centrist like Obama is considered a raging socialist.
But I want to see him move past this framework into some real discussion. And he hasn't done that yet. And I'm not sure what kind of presidency he'd have as a result. One like Jimmy Carter? (and again, I admire Carter & even what he managed to do while in office, not just after, but there were distinct shortcomings there too).
http://www.dailynewsbin.com/opinion/empty-rhetoric-and-the-bernie-sanders-revolution/24442/
Originally shared by Cindy Brown
I think this sums it up well for me, too. Remember, I don't watch his speeches. I read transcripts or follow CC if it's supplied and not too wonky. So if there's a fired up crowd or charisma or whatever, I'm not getting that. And this IS what I see:
This [standard Sanders] stump speech uses three rhetorical techniques that I find particularly frustrating in politics in general:
1) Binary thinking
2) Fear-based language
3) Unilateral change independent of legislative, executive, and judicial branches
While all campaigns utilize binary thinking or fear-based arguments at times, Sanders has based his entire campaign around them, and framed himself as the only person (along with his followers) who can effectively save the country from these threats.
The enemies he highlights – corruption in large corporations, centralization of wealth, and the disproportionate influence of lobbies – are all completely legitimate problems. I am frustrated, however, with the simplistic approach he uses to discuss the problems associated with economic inequality.
I like him. I like that he's bringing up issues we absolutely need to talk about. I like that he's pulled the discourse further left after so much rightward swing that a moderate centrist like Obama is considered a raging socialist.
But I want to see him move past this framework into some real discussion. And he hasn't done that yet. And I'm not sure what kind of presidency he'd have as a result. One like Jimmy Carter? (and again, I admire Carter & even what he managed to do while in office, not just after, but there were distinct shortcomings there too).
http://www.dailynewsbin.com/opinion/empty-rhetoric-and-the-bernie-sanders-revolution/24442/
Monday, April 11, 2016
Originally shared by ****
Originally shared by ****
Hillary Clinton's new 404 page is BRILLIANT!
https://www.hillaryclinton.com/404
Hillary Clinton's new 404 page is BRILLIANT!
https://www.hillaryclinton.com/404
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Originally shared by Fred “Seattle” O
Originally shared by Fred “Seattle” O
“The president has said that [Hillary Clinton] comes into this race with more experience than any other non-vice president in recent campaign history,” said White House spokesman Eric Schultz.
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/275513-white-house-clinton-qualified-to-be-president
“The president has said that [Hillary Clinton] comes into this race with more experience than any other non-vice president in recent campaign history,” said White House spokesman Eric Schultz.
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/275513-white-house-clinton-qualified-to-be-president
Saturday, April 2, 2016
Originally shared by Eli Fennell
Originally shared by Eli Fennell
I've hesitated to post anything along the lines of why Hillary Clinton is the candidate I support and have generally kept clear of posting anything about supporting or opposing any candidate because I have quickly wearied of partisan politics on both sides of the aisle.
This, however, is exactly the kind of thing I've wanted to explain but haven't come up with the right words. Look, I respect Bernie Sanders in a lot of ways, and even on the Republican side the only guy I truly despise is Trump, and only because he clearly despises most people who aren't named Trump and isn't hiding it. I feel America as I know it could likely survive any non Trump Presidency, albeit perhaps with some difficulty in some cases.
But I'm ready for Hillary. I'm not rah rah angry at this-or-that ready. I'm not 'We are the ones we've been waiting for!' ready. I'm not 'Revolution!' ready. I'm ready the way a patient is ready for the diagnosis from a respected physician who won't mince words or give you false hope ready, who will tell you exactly the problem and exactly what she can and probably can't do ready. I'm not angry, I'm hopeful, and my hope doesn't demand heads roll or that reality as-is yield to my hopefulness.
Fair warning: I am not using this Post to attack any other candidate or their supporters, therefore I will carefully moderate comments and zealously delete those that do. Feel the Bern if you must, don't try to burn me with it. We are already divided enough as a nation without the endless enemy-making.
#Election2016 #ReadyForHillary #ImWithHer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/at-rallies-hillary-clintons-supporters-are-looking-for-logic/2016/04/02/4098c502-f73f-11e5-a3ce-f06b5ba21f33_story.html
I've hesitated to post anything along the lines of why Hillary Clinton is the candidate I support and have generally kept clear of posting anything about supporting or opposing any candidate because I have quickly wearied of partisan politics on both sides of the aisle.
This, however, is exactly the kind of thing I've wanted to explain but haven't come up with the right words. Look, I respect Bernie Sanders in a lot of ways, and even on the Republican side the only guy I truly despise is Trump, and only because he clearly despises most people who aren't named Trump and isn't hiding it. I feel America as I know it could likely survive any non Trump Presidency, albeit perhaps with some difficulty in some cases.
But I'm ready for Hillary. I'm not rah rah angry at this-or-that ready. I'm not 'We are the ones we've been waiting for!' ready. I'm not 'Revolution!' ready. I'm ready the way a patient is ready for the diagnosis from a respected physician who won't mince words or give you false hope ready, who will tell you exactly the problem and exactly what she can and probably can't do ready. I'm not angry, I'm hopeful, and my hope doesn't demand heads roll or that reality as-is yield to my hopefulness.
Fair warning: I am not using this Post to attack any other candidate or their supporters, therefore I will carefully moderate comments and zealously delete those that do. Feel the Bern if you must, don't try to burn me with it. We are already divided enough as a nation without the endless enemy-making.
#Election2016 #ReadyForHillary #ImWithHer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/at-rallies-hillary-clintons-supporters-are-looking-for-logic/2016/04/02/4098c502-f73f-11e5-a3ce-f06b5ba21f33_story.html
Originally shared by Loredena Frisealach
Originally shared by Loredena Frisealach
The tone is decidedly snarky, but the questions are fair. I have many of the same questions and concerns about Sanders history. His stance on guns has always been one of my larger sticking points.
http://www.thepeoplesview.net/main/2016/3/31/berning-questions-15-key-concerns-of-the-american-people-that-bernie-sanders-needs-to-address#.VwBAv5PY2g0.google_plusone_share
The tone is decidedly snarky, but the questions are fair. I have many of the same questions and concerns about Sanders history. His stance on guns has always been one of my larger sticking points.
http://www.thepeoplesview.net/main/2016/3/31/berning-questions-15-key-concerns-of-the-american-people-that-bernie-sanders-needs-to-address#.VwBAv5PY2g0.google_plusone_share
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