One of the most obnoxious things in media right now is @brianstelter simultaneously hinting that Trump is mentally unwell while also denying that he would ever say such a thing. Intellectually dishonest as it gets.
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Yeah I don't like it — but I'll own my position. But while we're focusing: can you explain the difference between "mentally unfit" and "mentally ill"? And last time we talked, I cited several times when you explicitly used the phrase "ill," so you can't just pretend you didn't.pic.twitter.com/W7uH0o26Px
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Maybe there’s a better word than unhinged here and the confusion stems from that? Just because the dictionary defines it as mentally unwell. Like saying he’s acting out of control?
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I think these conversations about language are 100% useful. We should have more of them. What are the best words to describe what's happening? I just want to be quoted accurately. And I think we should focus on the big story -- POTUS
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For sure. But where exactly am I quoting you inaccurately? You use the word "ill" right here:https://twitter.com/brianstelter/status/899321525844811777 …
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But I agree that they are useful. What's the difference between "mentally unfit" and "mentally ill"?
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Genuine non-troll question: isn't it true that you can be mentally unfit for many demanding positions (the military/going into space etc) without necessarily being mentally ill?
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yes. that's the entire point.
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But to what end are you claiming he is mentally unfit, ill, whatever. You nor I get to arbitrarily decide whether or not he meets the criteria to be labelled as such. You don’t like him Brian so your judgement is skewed and you label him unfit. Millions of others disagree w u.
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So great and healthy for our republic that citizens are debating whether the president is "mentally ill" "unfit" or simply "unhinged." Yeah, splitting those hairs is what's *really* important.
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dude, he's a fucking sociopath. He is a perfect example of how focusing on mental illness won't affect gun policy. People like Trump are smart enough to never be diagnosed by a healthcare professional. Sociopaths and psychopaths rarely seek help, so they are rarely diagnosed.
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People are criticized for calling out unhinged behavior in the president bc they are not experts. The president criticizes students/teachers for not calling out/reporting unhinged behavior in potential School shooters. Quite the double-standard.
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Why did
@CNN LIE about@tedcruz . SO collusion seems to falling apart so let's go back to@CNN bashing his health and mental state. You guys even disputed the doctor on@realDonaldTrump checkup. Even said he had a hear condition when doctor denied it when asked by@drsanjaygupta -
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Bigger question I’d ask you Brian, why does what
@POTUS tweet cause you to go into an apoplectic fit? If you’re really that bothered by it, isn’t that more a reflection of your own paranoia? Check the mirror amigo.pic.twitter.com/b2jNpTT5YV - 2 more replies
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