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Trump weaponizes words. His opponents should, too | Cognoscenti https://www.wbur.org/cognoscenti/2025/06/03/donald-trump-big-beautiful-bill-political-rhetoric-steve-almond

Trump weaponizes words. His opponents should, too
In an era of agitated distraction, Americans latch on to simple catchphrases as a way of grasping complex realities, writes Steve Almond. Trump and Republicans use this to their advantage. Democratic and progressive leaders could do the same.

#CFP: Meeting at the Crossroads: Understanding the Intersection of Rhetoric, Race, and Religion
https://ift.tt/BRQ0Ya6
Laurent Pernot wrote, “Religion is intimately linked with words. Everyone knows that the spoken…

#CFP: Meeting at the Crossroads: Understanding the Intersection of Rhetoric, Race, and Religion
Laurent Pernot wrote, “Religion is intimately linked with words. Everyone knows that the spoken and written word plays an essential role in religion, as language is necessarily used to address the gods or God, to speak about the divine or the sacred, and to express religious feeling or awareness”. Thus, Pernot called for an understanding of the role rhetoric plays in our expression and performance of religion.

DHS Releases Statement on Violent Rioters Assaulting ICE Officers in Los Angeles, CA and Calls on Democrat Politicians to Tone Down Dangerous Rhetoric About ICE (Department of Homeland Security)
https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/06/07/dhs-releases-statement-violent-rioters-assaulting-ice-officers-los-angeles-ca-and
http://www.memeorandum.com/250607/p61#a250607p61

Slovakia: Attacks on the media, judiciary and NGOs
Members of the European Parliament condemned the harsh rhetoric used by Slovak officials against judges, the media and NGOs, warning that it fosters aggression against journalists and restricts access to information.
Wilmès expressed concern over the recent restructuring of the public broadcaster STVR and the use of accelerated legislative procedures.
Concerns were also voiced about the dismantling of the anti-corruption a…

OH – food for thought: “They've found ways to be successful critics – emphasis on successful. They get invited to conferences, win awards, maintain influence … that success might come from never truly threatening the system.
Maybe aggressive rhetoric and a bridge-burning approach isn’t a bug but a feature. When the house is on fire, you don’t negotiate with the arsonists about fire safety regulations. You sound the alarm, loudly and repeatedly.
In a truly existential fight, w…

Skip the usual warmongering posturing from the various indentured 'experts', to
“Luck and misperception played a significant role in near misses in the Cold War conflict between the US & Soviet Union, especially the Cuban missile crisis in 1962,”
“What is claimed in this SDR, and has been the rhetoric under successive governments, is that the UK’s nuclear weapons are an ‘ultimate guarantee’ against attack. But… there is no basis for claiming this level of certainty.”…

Will Britain’s nuclear strategy bring catastrophe? Experts on UK's 'dangerous gamble'
Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood said the UK must expand its nuclear arsenal with tactical bombs to prepare for Putin

Nations urged to make UN summit a 'turning point' for oceans #environment

Nations urged to make UN summit a 'turning point' for oceans
Nations will be under pressure to deliver more than just rhetoric at a UN oceans summit in France next week, including much-needed funds to better protect the world's overexploited and polluted seas.

#CFP: Meeting at the Crossroads: Understanding the Intersection of Rhetoric, Race, and Religion #acrel #Religidons #AARSBL

#CFP: Meeting at the Crossroads: Understanding the Intersection of Rhetoric, Race, and Religion
Laurent Pernot wrote, “Religion is intimately linked with words. Everyone knows that the spoken and written word plays an essential role in religion, as language is necessarily used to address the gods or God, to speak about the divine or the sacred, and to express religious feeling or awareness”. Thus, Pernot called for an understanding of the role rhetoric plays in our expression and performance of religion.

Getty Images CEO Craig Peters says Getty is spending "millions and millions" on its Stability AI lawsuit in the UK and the US, accusing it of copying 12M images (Ryan Browne/CNBC)
https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/28/getty-ceo-

Getty Images spending millions to battle a 'world of rhetoric' in AI suit, CEO says
Getty Images is spending "millions and millions of dollars" on its legal case against Stability AI, the photo licensing company's CEO Craig Peters told CNBC.

Trump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoric (Brian Mann/NPR)
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/31/nx-s1-5415939/trump-pardons-drug-kingpins-even-as-he-escalates-the-u-s-drug-war
http://www.memeorandum.com/250531/p28#a250531p28

"Nations urged to make UN summit a 'turning point' for oceans"
#UN #UnitedNations #Oceans #Climate

Nations urged to make UN summit a 'turning point' for oceans
Nations will be under pressure to deliver more than just rhetoric at a UN oceans summit in France next week, including much-needed funds to better protect the world's overexploited and polluted seas.

“No one was harmed by Soren's participation in the girls' track meet, but we are all harmed by the hateful rhetoric of bullies, like Rep. Libby, who want to take sports away from some kids just because of who they are."
Kids schooling elected officials FTW
https://www.commondreams.org/news/transgender-student-athletes-maine

Is this real?
Also, why shouldn't it be real?
The rhetoric of Trump is usually "everybody is a suspect"
"deport everyone"
https://beatofhawaii.com/why-these-hawaii-travelers-were-jailed-and-deported/

Why These Hawaii Travelers Were Jailed And Deported
Two young travelers expected their Hawaii trip to be the highlight of a long awaited world adventure. Instead, their arrival in Honolulu ended in handcuffs, jail, and deportation.

"I don’t believe anyone was thinking about [the] 51st state idea. Truthfully, the intent was to not get political, but to focus on social, cultural, and economic ties."
I hate this nonsense. With great respect and in kindness: Mr. City Councillor in Bellngham needs to put on his big boy pants and admit that yes it is political and yes it is about the 51st state rhetoric and all the scary border stuff from his federal government.
His choice not to admit that and speak against that, and worse, to act like it doesn’t exist, is a further insult and will not help to get BC/Canadians to resume visits.
#CanPoli #CdnPoli #51stState #NoFascism #TheAmericanFascist #Economy #Tourism
https://www.albernivalleynews.com/home2/video-bellingham-letter-of-support-sent-to-bc-communities-8034581