When liberals, or those they like, perform some public act in order garner temporary respect from particular group, the press calls it “a profound symbolic gesture.” When a conservative does the same thing, it’s called a “callous act of hypocritical pandering.” We can’t win on the symbolic gesture front.
Avoid Symbolism
Avoid Symbolism
Avoid Symbolism
When liberals, or those they like, perform some public act in order garner temporary respect from particular group, the press calls it “a profound symbolic gesture.” When a conservative does the same thing, it’s called a “callous act of hypocritical pandering.” We can’t win on the symbolic gesture front.