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In reply to the discussion: The media need to stop hyperventilating every time Trump says something racist [View all]Caliman73
(11,726 posts)Hyperventilation is when you cannot control your breathing because of fear or anxiety. We should be clear and calm but strong in our condemnation of his ignorant and racially charged statements. No panic, no hyperventilation, just a clear, scornful reporting of the information presented.
I agree wholeheartedly that every statement should be reported on by every reputable outlet. The framing is very important. It is a pattern with this idiot that his go to vile, racially charged, personal attacks on people. When I am upset, I don't say sexist or racist things. I certainly know about racist and sexist things, I was exposed frequently as a young person, but I have actively fought against that learning. Trump just goes with it, First Thing, if you piss him off as a woman he goes after your looks and your racial identity. Who does that? A sexist and a racist.
Trump says, "I'm the least racist person you ever met" Bullshit, your words and thoughts say different. This is the framing that is needed:
"Trump has said repeatedly that he is not racist and not sexist, here are the last 45 statements he has made that contain sexist or racist language. Here is the latest"
No panel discussions, no "analysis", just report it and show the pattern against the backdrop of his claims. "Says not a racist....10 racist things he said in the last month". "Says he respects women...10 misogynistic things he said in the last month". Let the viewers decide if they believe the one time he denies it or the 100 times he shows his sexism and racism.