How this recent incident with tRump and the widow of a fallen hero could have worked out
Oct 21, 2017 16:59:59 #
Here’s the stage: Rep Wilson is with the widow to receive her husband’s body as a longtime family friend. They have just got news that the condition of her husband’s remains means a closed casket. Then they get a surprise call from Trump (not something pre-arranged the Rep could have known about).
Trump is under some pressure to make this overdo call. Perhaps he is a bit tense or maybe resentful he has been more or less forced into this position by the media. Besides that, as tRump said, this is a very difficult thing to do. So maybe his turn of phrase was a bit awkward and the tone seeming insincere. No purposeful intent to be disrespectful. However, emotions are very high on the other end and a phrase that trump said, taken out of a broader context, was misinterpreted. Grief causes an overreaction and the accusation of disrespect.
This is how a decent and understanding person would respond, knowing how deep sorrow can sometimes cause oversensitivity and a distortion of reality. tRump: “I am so sorry if something I said caused you more harm. It was not my intention. Your husband was one of our fallen heroes and the country mourns with you. When you are ready, I would like you to visit the WH so we can talk. Till then, my heart goes out to you in your grief.”
Trump is under some pressure to make this overdo call. Perhaps he is a bit tense or maybe resentful he has been more or less forced into this position by the media. Besides that, as tRump said, this is a very difficult thing to do. So maybe his turn of phrase was a bit awkward and the tone seeming insincere. No purposeful intent to be disrespectful. However, emotions are very high on the other end and a phrase that trump said, taken out of a broader context, was misinterpreted. Grief causes an overreaction and the accusation of disrespect.
This is how a decent and understanding person would respond, knowing how deep sorrow can sometimes cause oversensitivity and a distortion of reality. tRump: “I am so sorry if something I said caused you more harm. It was not my intention. Your husband was one of our fallen heroes and the country mourns with you. When you are ready, I would like you to visit the WH so we can talk. Till then, my heart goes out to you in your grief.”
Oct 21, 2017 21:49:54 #
rumitoid wrote:
Here’s the stage: Rep Wilson is with the widow to ... (show quote)
Sheesh, are you still around?
Oct 21, 2017 21:50:22 #
Oct 22, 2017 11:07:37 #
Sorry only a human can show empathy and grief trump would have hire someone.
quote=rumitoid]Here’s the stage: Rep Wilson is with the widow to receive her husband’s body as a longtime family friend. They have just got news that the condition of her husband’s remains means a closed casket. Then they get a surprise call from Trump (not something pre-arranged the Rep could have known about).
Trump is under some pressure to make this overdo call. Perhaps he is a bit tense or maybe resentful he has been more or less forced into this position by the media. Besides that, as tRump said, this is a very difficult thing to do. So maybe his turn of phrase was a bit awkward and the tone seeming insincere. No purposeful intent to be disrespectful. However, emotions are very high on the other end and a phrase that trump said, taken out of a broader context, was misinterpreted. Grief causes an overreaction and the accusation of disrespect.
This is how a decent and understanding person would respond, knowing how deep sorrow can sometimes cause oversensitivity and a distortion of reality. tRump: “I am so sorry if something I said caused you more harm. It was not my intention. Your husband was one of our fallen heroes and the country mourns with you. When you are ready, I would like you to visit the WH so we can talk. Till then, my heart goes out to you in your grief.”[/quote]
quote=rumitoid]Here’s the stage: Rep Wilson is with the widow to receive her husband’s body as a longtime family friend. They have just got news that the condition of her husband’s remains means a closed casket. Then they get a surprise call from Trump (not something pre-arranged the Rep could have known about).
Trump is under some pressure to make this overdo call. Perhaps he is a bit tense or maybe resentful he has been more or less forced into this position by the media. Besides that, as tRump said, this is a very difficult thing to do. So maybe his turn of phrase was a bit awkward and the tone seeming insincere. No purposeful intent to be disrespectful. However, emotions are very high on the other end and a phrase that trump said, taken out of a broader context, was misinterpreted. Grief causes an overreaction and the accusation of disrespect.
This is how a decent and understanding person would respond, knowing how deep sorrow can sometimes cause oversensitivity and a distortion of reality. tRump: “I am so sorry if something I said caused you more harm. It was not my intention. Your husband was one of our fallen heroes and the country mourns with you. When you are ready, I would like you to visit the WH so we can talk. Till then, my heart goes out to you in your grief.”[/quote]
Oct 22, 2017 12:32:28 #
desparado wrote:
[/quote]Sorry only a human can show empathy and grief trum... (show quote)
That was my point.
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