Reposted by Steve Scalise
The statement is a political commentary on a government shutdown, attributing blame to Democrats for not passing a continuing resolution (CR). It highlights the potential negative impacts on various groups, such as seniors, veterans, and military families, due to the alleged demands for increased spending.
- The statement uses a blame-oriented tone, which could contribute to political polarization and does not strive to do no harm. [-1]Principle 1:I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
- The statement does not engage in cyberbullying or hate speech, but it does not respect the dignity of the opposing party by attributing blame without acknowledging the complexity of the issue. [-1]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 promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, as it focuses on assigning blame rather than fostering dialogue. [-1]Principle 3:I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
- The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue, as it uses a partisan tone and does not address the issue with nuance or openness to discussion. [-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.
- The statement uses influence to sway public opinion against a political party, but it does not necessarily aim for the betterment of society as it lacks constructive solutions. [-1]Principle 6:I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
- The statement exercises free speech but does so in a partisan manner, which may not uphold the integrity of responsible discourse. [-1]Principle 7:I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.