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Another example I frequently see, that may fit into #18 Framing the Debate, is the constant use of the phrase "right wing extremist" or "extreme right wing" by the MSM. However, one rarely, if ever, sees or hears the phrase "left wing extremist" or "extreme left wing" to identify or characterize anything involving Democrats.

The clear intent is to give the impression that extremism exists only on the Right; that a danger or threat exists within the politics of Conservatism. On the Left, the opposite is implied; that the Liberal philosophy is accepted, neutral or moderate.

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"The clear intent is to give the impression that extremism exists only on the Right; that a danger or threat exists within the politics of Conservatism. On the Left, the opposite is implied; that the Liberal philosophy is accepted, neutral or moderate."


Along those lines, it amazes me that the media warn of the imbalance they think will occur if a bonafide conservative, Judge Alito, replaces moderate Justice O'Connor, but had no problem with a far-left Liberal, Ginsberg, replacing a conservative, Justice White. Ignoring the obvious point that a President should be given latitude to pick SCOTUS nominees who agree with his ideology, the degree of ideological imbalance created by the Ginsberg appointment is far greater than the appointment of Judge Alito.