Reposted by Robert Costa
The statement from President Obama's spokesperson addresses claims made by President Trump, labeling them as 'nonsense and misinformation.' It defends the integrity of the 2016 election findings and references a bipartisan report to support its position.
- The statement aims to counter misinformation, which aligns with doing no harm, but uses strong language that could be seen as dismissive.Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement respects privacy by not engaging in personal attacks, though it criticizes the claims as 'bizarre' and 'ridiculous.'Principle 2:I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
- The statement promotes understanding by referencing a bipartisan report, but the tone may not foster empathy or compassion.Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement engages in criticism of the claims, not the individual, which aligns with constructive dialogue, though the language is strong. [+1]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.