REPUBLICAN MEDIA SPIN. WEDGE ISSUES.

Republican spin doctors use WEDGE ISSUES to divide Democratic voters and divert attention away from what the election should really be about: Wall Street Oligarchs blocking Democracy. Here are some wedge headlines from today’s paper. You won’t see many stories about bank fraud.

Now understand: It doesn’t matter what side the story takes. The idea is to simply remind both sides that they are divided on that issue. Get them talking about XYZ, not things that are actually a danger to the 1%. (Money, fair taxes, spending on the social infrastructure etc.) The Republican owned media sets the agenda for debate. Today’s headlines below. (Most people only read the headlines, not the text. The headline image is everything)

-“How the white male presidential candidates are trying to prove their racial bona fides” (Designed to pit Men against Women and Black/Minorities against White)

-“Several of Biden’s 2020 rivals are quick to highlight his reversal on federal funding for abortions. (Catholic vs Protestant, Men vs Women, Pro Choice vs anti-Abortion)

-“Democrats on the defensive as abortion foes ask if party tolerates their views.” (Defensive word implies that democrats are wrong about something. Divides Catholic vs Protestant, Men vs Women, Pro Choice vs anti-Abortion)

-”Border apprehensions are up more than 1,000 percent since April 2017.” (Fear mongering. Designed to divide Democrats on Immigration. Racism here too. But this one rubs Catholic voters the wrong way too. Not a good move.)

-”A Sikh airman petitioned the Air Force to let him wear a turban and a beard. He just won.” (Racism Racism Racism. Immigration etc. See how it’s worded to incite?)

-”Wrong, plain and simple’: 50 years after Stonewall raid, New York City’s police commissioner apologizes.” (Gay vs Straight. Remember, it doesn’t matter what side the story takes, the idea is to keep the debate around issues that are supposed to divide us.)

-”It’s LGBT pride month, but three guys in Boston want a permit for a ‘Straight Pride’ parade.” (Blatant provocation. Gay vs, Straight.)

Learn about wedge issues and ignore them when you vote. And beware of single-issue candidates. https://firewalleconomics.com/my-book-firewall-economics-political-literacy-for-democrats/