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> So people crying "extortion" are falling in to the hyperbole trap that was set. By trap you mean, “pointing out that what he is suggesting is illegal?”
by mcphage 6y ago
> So people crying "extortion" are falling in to the hyperbole trap that was set.
By trap you mean, “pointing out that what he is suggesting is illegal?”
- AnimalMuppet 6y agoSure, go ahead and point that out, loudly and often. It needs to be pointed out. (And, if and when other presidents do the same, point it out loudly then, too.) But "suggesting" is different from "doing" or "ordering". Trump is wishful thinking out loud. True, he's wishing for things beyond his power and authority. But until he actually tries to make it happen instead of just blowing hot air, I'm content to just shake my head. I see no need to be alarmed... yet.
- bryanlarsen 6y agoA "suggestion" from a person in power is considered an order by many. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_no_one_rid_me_of_this_turbulent_priest%3F https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_no_one_rid_me_of_this_tur...