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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

You Can't Pin Him Down': Trump's Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover

Trump's leadership style is characterized by contradictory statements, allowing for diverse interpretations of his intentions.
fromTruthout
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Pledges to Use Law Behind Japanese Internment to Conduct Mass Deportations

US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

You Can't Pin Him Down': Trump's Contradictions Are His Ultimate Cover

Trump's leadership style is characterized by contradictory statements, allowing for diverse interpretations of his intentions.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
9 months ago

Trump Pledges to Use Law Behind Japanese Internment to Conduct Mass Deportations

Trump's Colorado rally amplified xenophobic rhetoric against immigrants, drawing criticism from various political figures.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
6 days ago

Student Loan Forgiveness 2: Fairness

Anger does not prove that something is unfair. People can be angry about fair situations or unfavorable situations that are not as unfair as they desire.
philosophy
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Trump has a welcome message for new citizens. It's different from past presidents

"Today you receive one of the most priceless gifts ever granted by human hands. You become a citizen of the United States of America."
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

David Gergen, ex-adviser to Republican and Democratic presidents, dies aged 83

Gergen reflected on the power of rhetorical questions, stating, "It's one of those things that you sometimes strike gold. When you're out there panhandling in the river, occasionally you get a gold nugget."
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Elias: Believe what Trump says he plans in California, other blue states

President Trump’s rhetoric and policies suggest serious implications for immigration and racial dynamics in the U.S.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Becoming a Better Therapist by Considering Classic Rhetoric

Farnsworth writes that such repetition creates a "hammering effect" that is likely to be remembered. Examples he provides include: "They always will; they always do; they always have." Quoting Charles Dickens for an example, Farnsworth includes "...the most dismal trees in it, and the most dismal sparrows, and the most dismal cats, and the most dismal houses..."
Psychology
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 weeks ago

"Do You Personally Know Anyone Who Died of COVID?"

The question "Do you personally know anyone who X?" serves as a rhetorical strategy aimed at creating the illusion that X is uncommon or less serious, impacting public perception.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Appeal to Tradition 3: The Scope Problem

The appeal to tradition assumes that what makes a belief or practice true is its age; however, defenders rarely select the oldest practices.
philosophy
fromA Philosopher's Blog
1 month ago

Appeal to Tradition I: Family of Fallacies

The appeal to tradition is a fallacy often used to defend outdated beliefs and practices.
Addressing the appeal to tradition can help in recognizing and countering flawed arguments.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When and How to Use Personal Attacks

Ad hominem arguments attack the speaker rather than the argument, a tactic often viewed negatively in formal contexts.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Three Ways of Telling People What They Don't Want to Hear

Simplicity makes the uneducated more effective than the educated when addressing popular audiences—making them charm the crowd's ears more finely, according to Aristotle.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Was Obama Too Good for His Own Good?

Obama is regarded as a master rhetorician, though his polished style can sometimes overshadow the effectiveness of simplicity in public speaking.
#politics
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Trump brands his opponents as communists,' a label loaded with the baggage of American history

Trump's second administration uses the term 'communist' to malign political opponents and polarize American public perception.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 months ago

Connotation Theft

The distinction between denotation and connotation is critical; a word's literal meaning differs significantly from its emotional impact, affecting perception and understanding.
philosophy
#donald-trump
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Why I was wrong about Donald Trump - he's a 'strange attractor' with a mission

Donald Trump is a complex political figure whose impact transcends traditional analysis and expectations.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Why I was wrong about Donald Trump - he's a 'strange attractor' with a mission

Donald Trump is a complex political figure whose impact transcends traditional analysis and expectations.
fromDecider
3 months ago

'MobLand' Episode 3 Recap: Human Sacrifice

I said if you help the Harrigans, the Harrigans will help you. You have not helped the Harrigans. Not at all. Okay? So now I, Kevin here, he's gonna lose his family, I'm gonna lose my family, both of us are gonna die, and others, yeah? Thanks to you, okay, and Eddie. So I don't think it's very fair that you don't share in some of that joy, you understand.
London politics
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

For Trump, Biden Is an All-Purpose Target for Blame

Trump blamed Biden for a failure regarding an attack on Yemen, emphasizing a long-standing strategy of deflecting responsibility onto his predecessor.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago

How debating skills can shape your career at the bar - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Successful barristers rely on persuasive skills developed through competitive debating, which enhance clarity and the ability to think quickly under pressure.
fromFortune
9 months ago

'Did you just say I should die?': CNN bans conservative pundit after heated on-air clash with Mehdi Hasan

CNN bans Ryan Gidursky after a controversial exchange on-air, citing zero tolerance for racism or bigotry.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Jon Stewart Fears Madison Square Garden Will Never Be the Same

Jon Stewart criticized the vitriol and anti-Kamala Harris rhetoric at a recent Trump rally, invoking humor and historical context.
Late night hosts lampooned the extreme atmosphere of the rally, emphasizing heightened tensions in contemporary political gatherings.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Off-color jokes, vitriol take over Trump Madison Square Garden rally

Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden was marked by inflammatory rhetoric instead of a unifying campaign message, potentially alienating new voters.
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