I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the extreme amount of debate given to using the term “gaslighting.” It reminds me of all the debate around if the cages at detention camps deserve to be called cages at all. It seems like when the truth is politically inconvenient, people prefer to play semantics instead of talking about the real issues. When people discuss how “overused” terms like gaslighting are now, I’m thinking about how many other underreported issues they could have spent that time discussing/writing about.
Amen, Hope! IMHO the term "gaslighting" is used so much because we are *engulfed in flames.* I think being able to point to what is happening and label it with a clear term for the abuse can help us sort through the insanity. I suspect the folks wasting time about how much the word is used are most concerned with goals other than equity and sustainability...
"When Trump says things like this, it’s as if he has thrown a flaming turd into the center of every legitimate newsroom across the country. And then, for the next several days, many of our foremost political reporters play hot potato with said turd." I love this! It so perfectly surmises the situation. He throws a stick in the weeds and everyone chases it. Thank you for your sane voice in the midst of these insane times!
This is my fav part too! The visual disruption so perfectly matches the frustration that is Tr*^p. Its like every time he makes a statement its a lawsuit the other party has to deal with and it costs him nothing.
The press secretary for the president is a fucking liar. She rapidly answers questions to give an appearance of knowledge, when in reality she is a perso that lies as much as trump
Lauren, you have been a solid voice of reason in the middle of this dumpster fire. I will do my very best to get your message out there! Solidarity In The Struggle to un-fuck our brains!
Once you see it (the truth), you can’t unsee it. Keeping the facts strait will be hard but remember 2+2=5 is not a metaphor; rather, a warning. Thanks for keeping your eye on the ball and keeping folks on the right path.
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the extreme amount of debate given to using the term “gaslighting.” It reminds me of all the debate around if the cages at detention camps deserve to be called cages at all. It seems like when the truth is politically inconvenient, people prefer to play semantics instead of talking about the real issues. When people discuss how “overused” terms like gaslighting are now, I’m thinking about how many other underreported issues they could have spent that time discussing/writing about.
Amen, Hope! IMHO the term "gaslighting" is used so much because we are *engulfed in flames.* I think being able to point to what is happening and label it with a clear term for the abuse can help us sort through the insanity. I suspect the folks wasting time about how much the word is used are most concerned with goals other than equity and sustainability...
"When Trump says things like this, it’s as if he has thrown a flaming turd into the center of every legitimate newsroom across the country. And then, for the next several days, many of our foremost political reporters play hot potato with said turd." I love this! It so perfectly surmises the situation. He throws a stick in the weeds and everyone chases it. Thank you for your sane voice in the midst of these insane times!
This is my fav part too! The visual disruption so perfectly matches the frustration that is Tr*^p. Its like every time he makes a statement its a lawsuit the other party has to deal with and it costs him nothing.
Thank you both for being here / staying sane with me! 🤟💕
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I had never read your gaslighting post. Moved by that and this, thank you.
Thank you, Amy! Glad you’re here!
So good. Keep telling the truth 🙌🏾
Thank you, Brea! 💕
Total bullshit article.
The press secretary for the president is a fucking liar. She rapidly answers questions to give an appearance of knowledge, when in reality she is a perso that lies as much as trump
Lauren, you have been a solid voice of reason in the middle of this dumpster fire. I will do my very best to get your message out there! Solidarity In The Struggle to un-fuck our brains!
I loved it when you called t*ump a "demonic sweet potato"! I couldn't stop laughing!
Once you see it (the truth), you can’t unsee it. Keeping the facts strait will be hard but remember 2+2=5 is not a metaphor; rather, a warning. Thanks for keeping your eye on the ball and keeping folks on the right path.
P.S. fuck the patriarchy
Hell yeah, Jeff. Might get a 2+2=5 tattoo as a reminder. 🤪