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>> I sense that they are intentionally covering the situation in non-inflammatory way. >We want more of this though right? Yes, in principle, but with the cav

>> I sense that they are intentionally covering the situation in non-inflammatory way. >We want more of this though right? Yes, in principle, but with the caveat that they don't do this in a partisan and selective way. For instance the whole "Kids in Cages" phenomenon is still happening but we never hear about it anymore - in fact they're just called "Child Migrant Facilities" by the press secretary and the media is basically silent compared to the fervor they were covering the situation previously. To me at least, the fact that they calmed down isn't a consolation because I sense they're just doing it because their preferred team is in charge now. I think journalists are masters of rhetoric and can spin a situation in so many diverse ways while still being almost entirely accurate and truthful. It all depends on what facets of the situation they want to present and the insinuations that come along with it.

alphabettsy 5y ago
> “Kids in Cages” There have been facilities before, but this isn’t happening the same way it was where separation was on purpose. There are stories covering the current conditions, but I think you’re overlooking the fact that the prior administration and supporters seemed to embrace and encourage that narrative because they saw it as a deterrent. > I think journalists are masters of rhetoric You should meet the average journalist. Just like any other industry, the vast majority are unremarkable people. They’re not rhetorical masterminds. Like most people they see and write things from their point of view. What’s more interesting to me is how some of the biggest names in media are obviously the rhetorical masters you speak of. I’m referring specifically to the TV and YouTube stars. Some of them are incredibly good at being convincing even if often contradictory or wrong. I also think video can be effective in ways text cannot be.

alphabettsy 5y ago

> “Kids in Cages” There have been facilities before, but this isn’t happening the same way it was where separation was on purpose. There are stories covering the current conditions, but I think you’re overlooking the fact that the prior administration and supporters seemed to embrace and encourage that narrative because they saw it as a deterrent. > I think journalists are masters of rhetoric You should meet the average journalist. Just like any other industry, the vast majority are unremarkable people. They’re not rhetorical masterminds. Like most people they see and write things from their point of view. What’s more interesting to me is how some of the biggest names in media are obviously the rhetorical masters you speak of. I’m referring specifically to the TV and YouTube stars. Some of them are incredibly good at being convincing even if often contradictory or wrong. I also think video can be effective in ways text cannot be.