Roger and I have often talked of our mutual blogging buddy, Keith, as being our ‘gold standard’. While Christians have that saying, “What Would Jesus Do?”, or WWJD, Roger and I have one that is WWKS, or “What Would Keith Say?” But despite the fact that he is calmer, more soft-spoken and mild-mannered than people like myself and Roger, he does a fine job of getting the point across, as you will see in his most recent post!
People who follow this blog know I am not a fan of labels or name calling, as I view them as lazy arguments. The user wants you to accept their labeling without debate or further study. It is akin to weaponization of a term that can do the dirty work for the user.
I would prefer to define the actions rather than actor. So the focus should be on the lying not the liar, although it is very hard to separate them sometime. There are occasions where actions are so over-the-top that it is interesting to contrast them to characters who do the same over-the-top actions to illustrate the inappropriateness.
Earlier this month, the former president was found liable to the tune of $5 million for the sexual assault and defamation of E. Jean Carroll. While he is appealing the decision, his own deposition did not help his cause nor…
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Good share Jill.
I’ve had my 5 cents worth over on Keith’s original post
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Thanks, Roger! Yep, I saw your comment and agree with you.
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Jill, thank you for your kind words and reblog. I am hopeful the Carroll trial result, even with the expected appeal, the other pending trials and Giuliani’s latest messes, the former president will be held accountable for his crimes and illicit behavior which he has actually admitted. We cannot have a person representing our worst instincts once again be president. Keith
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I think the verdict itself spoke volumes, but of course not that it will change any minds in Trumplandia. I fully agree with you … we simply can NOT have such a person sitting in the Oval Office ever again! I only wish more people understood the dangers he poses.
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