"Rather than demand a boost in the material reality of working-class Black, Latino, and Asian people—it’s notable how little universal healthcare or even a viable plan for reparations is invoked these days—educated liberals have settled on a discourse that prizes symbolic gesture and performative self-actualization over structural change. In this sphere, debate is not really possible, because the combatants arrive with predetermined arguments built around fixed characteristics. Politicians sometimes exploit identity as the ultimate trump card, the way to cut off dialogue before it really begins."
Jesus, this is was a really good and fair point. I get on you a lot about the way you talk about Black lefties, so let me clearly state, you are spot on here. Thanks for the critique.
What does he gain with the line “I’m trying to figure out—do you guys already write the stories before I do something and just print out what you’ve already written?”
It sounds so much like Trump and so obviously not how media works.
I was waiting for this article the minute I saw his tantrum on NY1 that evening. The question is, which reporter(s) will be steadfast and not back down and demand accountability on issues that don't involve his vegan diet which 0% of the public cares about but which he uses to diffuse real questions and to play into tropes about African Americans and diet.
Adams has been giving his "I was born in a log cabin ...,"speech forever, the standard "I'm one of you" speech that newly elected or the newly appointeds mouth, written by a skilled speechwriter the express purpose of to garner the soft treatment from the media, and, for Adams, it was successful, until now.
Editors drive the news (Sorry Ross), a friend in world of political media tells me his/her editors always reminds, "If it bleeds, it leads." The media staff on the payroll attempt to setup "soft," "feel good" stories, while the editors want the tougher, edgier news, the news that garner readers.
deBlasio never mastered the artform, Cuomo did, he manipulated the media, harrassed them, was treated with kid gloves, until the gloves came off - the smell of blood in the water.
Vegan Friday is a story with a brief lifespan, tough questions in the Assembly conference, a closed meeting, leaked by someone, has legs.
If Adams loses the Post, the "jabs" can turn to "punches," a thick skin is a prequesite for electeds.
Skin color fades as the masses lose confidence and trust.
"Rather than demand a boost in the material reality of working-class Black, Latino, and Asian people—it’s notable how little universal healthcare or even a viable plan for reparations is invoked these days—educated liberals have settled on a discourse that prizes symbolic gesture and performative self-actualization over structural change. In this sphere, debate is not really possible, because the combatants arrive with predetermined arguments built around fixed characteristics. Politicians sometimes exploit identity as the ultimate trump card, the way to cut off dialogue before it really begins."
Jesus, this is was a really good and fair point. I get on you a lot about the way you talk about Black lefties, so let me clearly state, you are spot on here. Thanks for the critique.
What does he gain with the line “I’m trying to figure out—do you guys already write the stories before I do something and just print out what you’ve already written?”
It sounds so much like Trump and so obviously not how media works.
In fairness, he’s done a masterful job of making everyone forget he regularly dines with a felon convicted of a pretty elaborate insurance fraud scam.
I was waiting for this article the minute I saw his tantrum on NY1 that evening. The question is, which reporter(s) will be steadfast and not back down and demand accountability on issues that don't involve his vegan diet which 0% of the public cares about but which he uses to diffuse real questions and to play into tropes about African Americans and diet.
Well put.
Eric Adams: "Is it because I'm Black?"
Media & voters: "No, it's because you're the mayor of New York City."
Bill De Blasio: "Hold my beer."
TY Ross.
Adams has been giving his "I was born in a log cabin ...,"speech forever, the standard "I'm one of you" speech that newly elected or the newly appointeds mouth, written by a skilled speechwriter the express purpose of to garner the soft treatment from the media, and, for Adams, it was successful, until now.
Editors drive the news (Sorry Ross), a friend in world of political media tells me his/her editors always reminds, "If it bleeds, it leads." The media staff on the payroll attempt to setup "soft," "feel good" stories, while the editors want the tougher, edgier news, the news that garner readers.
deBlasio never mastered the artform, Cuomo did, he manipulated the media, harrassed them, was treated with kid gloves, until the gloves came off - the smell of blood in the water.
Vegan Friday is a story with a brief lifespan, tough questions in the Assembly conference, a closed meeting, leaked by someone, has legs.
If Adams loses the Post, the "jabs" can turn to "punches," a thick skin is a prequesite for electeds.
Skin color fades as the masses lose confidence and trust.