That’s the more-than-wrong label for attacks on innocent civilians. Don’t blame the media for shorthand. They’ve used the code word we’d recognize quickly, but it’s time for a change. Just like toddlers on the playground or drunks in a bar fight, using violence to drive home an opinion proves the weakness of the argument… and of the perpetrator. We see it all over the news, sadly, more and more often. Cowardly copycats lashing out at people who have nothing to …
Author: Ben King
Trump’s latest action may leave the world choking on his self-justification. Ever had a smoker sit down next to you? In a theater, in a waiting room, on public transportation, you’ve chosen your seat and the person who plops down next to you reeks. He’s not smoking at the moment, she’s not even holding a lit cigarette, but because of some previous activity, you’re pulling in two lungsful of reek, just as if the smoker was doing it right then. …
We have just watched two historic debates between Secretary Hillary Clinton and Mr. Donald Trump. The race is now headed to the home stretch. With lewd sexual comments flooding the airwaves from Trump, and massive attempts to villainize Hillary underway; we’ve got to keep our eye on the ball. The only way Trump’s team believes they can win is if they destroy every ounce of Hillary’s reputation so she looks as bad as he is. We’ve got to stand-up for …
As Americans digest the aftermath of gunfire in Dallas, Loretta Lynch spoke to us all when she said, “This has been a week of profound grief and heartbreaking loss.” She is right. Together, we saw first-hand the injustice of Anton Sterling and Philando Castile having their lives cut short. Then, at the peaceful protest following their deaths, five police officers were gunned down. As we watched the live streaming Facebook video of a man getting shot; many felt it could have just …
Trump University was a massive fraud. Real people were hurt. Motivational speakers were used to sell people more and more expensive programs, and to convince them to get new credit cards to pay. Over time, the details of this must be examined closely. This man doesn’t care who his actions hurt and he wants to be President. The media is covering the remarks he made about the judge. While those statements were horrible, Trump achieved his objective. The media was …
Hillary Clinton’s Emails: Strengthen Opposition, Show Presidential Experience, and You Can Read Them. Hillary Clinton’s emails clearly show some poor handling while travelling nearly a million miles in service of the United States. How bad is it? Other people are more qualified than I to answer that. Regardless, the opposition will continue to use the emails to attack Hillary Clinton as they have for months. My curiosity spiked about what is in the emails. Hillary Clinton was representing the President …
How far will your dollar go? The strength of the dollar against other major currencies determines how much you can buy. If the US dollar is stronger, then something you buy from another country gets cheaper. If the US dollar is weaker, then another country, with a strong currency, gets a cheaper deal when buying anything made in America. What is the chart telling us? Late 1970’s the dollar value spikes. Mid 80’s the dollar drops in value. American purchasing …
You are being manipulated with labels Your mind is being manipulated by a very sly communicator. “Low energy” Bush. “lying” Ted Cruz. Look at that “face” Carley. You are witnessing the “Attribution theory,” election. If a label is stuck on someone’s head and it stays there… it may be hard to shake. The bragging Republican presumptive nominee and egomaniac Trump likes to stick labels all over people. He’s aiming for what is called “internal attribution.” He’s creating names to pin …
You are being manipulated Your mind is being manipulated by a very sly communicator. “Low energy” Bush. “lying” Ted Cruz. Look at that “face” Carley. You are witnessing the “Attribution theory,” election. If a label is stuck on someone’s head and it stays there… it may be hard to shake. The bragging Republican presumptive nominee and egomaniac Trump likes to stick labels all over people. He’s aiming for what is called “internal attribution.” He’s creating names to pin negative internal …
Facebook algorithms learn what you like. Your “likes” trigger a cascade of ideas you’ll already agree with. Computerized perfection then assures that you are fed what pleases you and idea stove pipes form that ramp your emotions to the extreme. This disruptive technology forms a news feed war that is a disaster for our Democracy and it is ripping America apart. We must reflect about how we are learning about candidates and their issues as we select a President in …