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To: hoosiermama
The fact that she blames DW gives more credance that he has been set up as a "Scapegoat".

WHOOPS, I just posted to you that "you'll find no argument from me." I was referring only to your first sentence where you state she has only herself to blame. I don't see how this point above is made by her attitude.

234 posted on 07/12/2002 10:35:16 AM PDT by cyncooper
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To: cyncooper
during Westerfield's trial because "I want to make sure he gets convicted."

"Because of him, it's just ruined everyone's lives," she said.

If you are aware of how Scapgoating works (I am) Both of above statments, particularly linked, are textbook examples of verbally setting up a 'scapegoat'. If not actually linked in the interview than only the last part is textbook.

243 posted on 07/12/2002 10:43:06 AM PDT by hoosiermama
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