Saturday, 26 October 2019

Walk it back a bit people

This goes for all people in all counties.  Watching the TV, listening to the radio and reading (paper and online) is troubling.  Too many politicians, media and people in general have been using language that is extremely troubling.  The labels they apply to others they disagree with, the words all degrade people, delegitimize them as a people or what they believe in.

It is OK to disagree, but, point out where you don't agree and why and not use words that incite hatred and intolerance. Politicians should know the power of words as that is what they use to get into power and stay there.  They should use the language of inclusion and tolerance. 

Words like
  • Classy
  • Crooked {insert name here}
  • Fake news (one of the ones I dislike a lot)
  • Horrible person
  • Loser 
  • Pathetic
  • Political correctness (another one where they use it to justify their hated)
  • She/he is a great person.  Every time I hear that now it seems to be just before a certain person south of the border then goes nuclear on them.
  • Stupid
  • Swamp.  A swamp is a good place where nature does its magic.  What they should be using is cess pit.
  • Weak
It isn't an all inclusive list, but, words/phrases above should not be a part of any speach given by a politician or business leader.

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