Kerbouchard

Well, however long winded I may have been, the only point I was trying to make is that 'words' are not impartial. Words were invented to convey an emotion, and it is up to us to remember that our words will provide an emotional response to our listener or our readers; and that response may not always be rational.

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Phillep Harding

My biggest gripe with him is his inability to defend himself from his attackers. The internet gives him an excellent means of bypassing the news media and getting word out to the people.

I've some other complaints as well, but they are more along the lines of "I just wish some of the things the Left is saying about him was the truth".

History is going to treat both him and Nixon a lot better than it looks right now, IMO.

"Packing heat"? Someone asks me that and I'm going to say "Sure", and whip out a Bic.

rodc13

I think that's precisely correct. It's the imagery conjured up by a particular word or phrase which often conveys more than the message itself.

Reporters, particularly in the broadcast media, where all stories are produced under tight timelines and constraints, will usually pick the word or phrase with the greatest "hook". The reporter is not necessarily biased one way or the other, but just wants to keep the audience.

The problem is, of course, that in a 30-second soundbite, there's only enough time for someone to draw an impression. And too many people never go beyond their first impression, to take the time to delve into the actual issue, even though it may have a profound impact upon them.

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