Cornel West

Rank 7 of 47
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Score 302

The statement criticizes both major political parties in the United States, suggesting that they are irredeemable and pose a national security threat. The tone is highly critical and somewhat inflammatory, aiming to provoke strong reactions and possibly to incite a sense of urgency or crisis among the audience.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not strive to do no harm; it uses strong, divisive language that could exacerbate political tensions. (-2 points) [-2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    The statement does not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech, but it does not respect the dignity of the political parties it criticizes. (-1 point) [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion; it is more focused on condemnation. (-2 points) [-2]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue; it uses broad, sweeping generalizations and personal attacks against political entities. (-2 points) [-2]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to highlight perceived issues within the political system, which could be seen as an attempt to better society, but it does so in a divisive manner. (+1 point) [+1]
  6. Principle 7:
    I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
    The statement exercises free speech but does so in a way that may not be considered responsible or with integrity, given its inflammatory nature. (-1 point) [-1]