This last video I wanted to retouch
on because fear and political enemies are the reason Trump is doing so well in
the polls currently and to me unfortunately could end up being America’s next
President. Edelman states “Because the evocation
of a threatening enemy may win political support for its prospective targets,
people construct enemies who renew their own commitment and mobilize allies” pg66.
What I believe is happening with Trump is that he is actually scared as are
most Americans when they think of ISIS, the refugees and a possible terrorist attack
like 9/11. What I have come to notice and Edelman supports this as well is that
when people are unsure of something or its new or they just don’t understand it
mankind typically paints a target on it and labels it as evil. Edelman goes on to say “Enemies are characterized
by an inherent trait or set of traits that makes them evil, immoral, wrapped,
or pathological and therefore a continuing threat regardless of what course of
action they pursue” pg67. We especially in America fall victim to this. It is
not just our politicians labeling all Muslim as terrorist we the citizens
are as well. I believe this is all because our fears have gotten the best of
us. We have created and enemy that otherwise wouldn’t have excited.
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