The Effects of Dehumanizing Language in Political Discourse

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RockyTop85 said:
It was an appropriate response to an argument that is based purely on campaign propaganda.
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Not purely. Harris has called it the Harris Biden campaign, Biden has said it, Harris's husband has said it. Heck even Pelosi has said it.
 
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LouderVol said:
Not purely. Harris has called it the Harris Biden campaign, Biden has said it, Harris's husband has said it. Heck even Pelosi has said it.
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In the 230 years since Washington’s inauguration, no party has ever done that kind of bait and switch.

Don’t you think you need a little more proof for something like that to be taken seriously? I do.

This is no different than the last 3 predictions about unprecedented ends to Biden’s candidacy.
 
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RockyTop85 said:


Thought this was an interesting read/listen. A few years ago, this was one of my soapbox issues, but if I’m being honest I believe I have slipped into engaging in it at times.
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Once the divider is gone from office, we can begin civil discourse again.
 
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RockyTop85 said:
In the 230 years since Washington’s inauguration, no party has ever done that kind of bait and switch.

Don’t you think you need a little more proof for something like that to be taken seriously? I do.

This is no different than the last 3 predictions about unprecedented ends to Biden’s candidacy.
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The media will never call it that. But the foundation is being laid for people not to be shocked when Kamala takes over at some point.
 
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LouderVol said:
The media will never call it that. But the foundation is being laid for people not to be shocked when Kamala takes over at some point.
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I don't think they can "switch" a candidate this late without a really good reason. Even then, I'm not sure how they could "replace" a candidate on the ballot. I do recall a few times Senators and Congressmen had died and weren't able to be replaced on the ballot. Obviously, Governors are able to appoint Senators in their stead if they won.

I'd guess such a thing would have to go to the courts for a final determination.
 
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Grand Vol said:
I don't think they can "switch" a candidate this late without a really good reason. Even then, I'm not sure how they could "replace" a candidate on the ballot. I do recall a few times Senators and Congressmen had died and weren't able to be replaced on the ballot. Obviously, Governors are able to appoint Senators in their stead if they won.

I'd guess such a thing would have to go to the courts for a final determination.
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It wont happen before the election.

The Dem establishment went to him for a couple reasons after Bernie and Pete took leads early.

1. He was the best chance at winning, which is saying something.
2. He is controllable, unlike Bernie. He is and always has been establishment.
3. He is replaceable. His age alone makes it a realistic option. And secondly he isnt loved by anyone. So as long as he has achieved number 1, no one is going to complain.
 
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LouderVol said:
It wont happen before the election.

The Dem establishment went to him for a couple reasons after Bernie and Pete took leads early.

1. He was the best chance at winning, which is saying something.
2. He is controllable, unlike Bernie. He is and always has been establishment.
3. He is replaceable. His age alone makes it a realistic option. And secondly he isnt loved by anyone. So as long as he has achieved number 1, no one is going to complain.
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It was more of an academic statement than anything. I've seen some mouthbreathers "claim" he's about to be replaced, but it's just not happening.

It is sad he's the best they could get.
 
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Grand Vol said:
I don't think they can "switch" a candidate this late without a really good reason. Even then, I'm not sure how they could "replace" a candidate on the ballot. I do recall a few times Senators and Congressmen had died and weren't able to be replaced on the ballot. Obviously, Governors are able to appoint Senators in their stead if they won.

I'd guess such a thing would have to go to the courts for a final determination.
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They’re not going to do it before the election. They will do it after the 2022 midterms.
 
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Grand Vol said:
He isn't making it that far.

A year at best. Maybe 18 months if I'm generous.
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No, they'll want him around for the midterms for 2 reasons.

1) a Harris administration would scare the **** out people and probably give the house and senate back to the Rs
2) waiting until Jan 2023 gives Harris an opportunity to serve 2 full terms plus the remainder of Joes.
 
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hog88 said:
No, they'll want him around for the midterms for 2 reasons.

1) a Harris administration would scare the **** out people and probably give the house and senate back to the Rs
2) waiting until Jan 2023 gives Harris an opportunity to serve 2 full terms plus the remainder of Joes.
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Valid points.
 
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LouderVol said:
The media will never call it that. But the foundation is being laid for people not to be shocked when Kamala takes over at some point.
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Here is the echo chamber in action. One of you says it, another agrees, third guy says “it’s happening but it won’t be until later.” And between the three of you, the best evidence you can put forth are a couple of gaffes from politicians over hundreds of appearances?

Biden is old. He very well could die in office. But there’s about as much evidence for this idea as there was for the idea that he was going to get yanked at the convention. That one persisted through AOC’s ceremonial nomination of Bernie.

Just mind boggling to watch you guys descend into full on conspiracy theory mode.
 
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RockyTop85 said:
Here is the echo chamber in action. One of you says it, another agrees, third guy says “it’s happening but it won’t be until later.” And between the three of you, the best evidence you can put forth are a couple of gaffes from politicians over hundreds of appearances?

Biden is old. He very well could die in office. But there’s about as much evidence for this idea as there was for the idea that he was going to get yanked at the convention. That one persisted through AOC’s ceremonial nomination of Bernie.

Just mind boggling to watch you guys descend into full on conspiracy theory mode.
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The Bill that Pelosi was pushing a while ago is echo chamber?

25th Amendment: Pelosi pushes new bill to determine whether a President is capable of serving - CNNPolitics

The Biden stuff, sure that's gaffes. Everyone else repeating the same gaffe?

With the microscope on politics as is there is a different standard being applied here. And going back to the OP that's part of the problem for dehumanization.
 
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