Well, here we go again. More complaints about the tics, tactics and tired in our
use of words and phrases. Below are the latest that we should excise from the language. Continue reading “Language Habits IV (A series of occasional rants)”
Thoughts on an Indictment
The first indictment of Donald Trump has landed. Certainly there are more to
come. In the meanwhile, the indictment by the New York City grand jury and prosecutor has already created feverish media reactions and the expected bombast from the former U.S. president. What to make of it all? These thoughts come to mind.
The Media
In our digital age, the mainstream (traditional) media are also all about attracting eyeballs, most especially our television news programs. Thus, the coverage to this point–before the indictment charges are even revealed–has been, well, hysterical. It’s odd, isn’t it? Trump refers to them as the “Fake News” media, and yet he is able to play them to his advantage like a fiddle. They cannot get enough of him, his antics and his predicaments. He is addicted to their attention, and they are happy to provide it. Continue reading “Thoughts on an Indictment”
