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Trans people are being targeted here in Texas. Politicians are doing it. Our community is the most vulnerable and the lies h that are being spued. we are seeing many abandoned trans people. when will your post be more than a post but actually helping us?

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5. Statistical Manipulation: Presenting statistics without context or omitting relevant data can lead to misleading conclusions. A politician might, for instance, present employment figures without mentioning that the jobs created are low-paying or temporary

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Through these examples, it becomes clear that the veil of omission is a powerful rhetorical device in political discourse. It shapes not only the content of the conversation but also the very issues that enter the public consciousness.

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Understanding this tactic is crucial for a discerning public, as it encourages a more critical evaluation of political communication and fosters a more informed electorate.

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4. Historical Revisionism: The omission of historical events or perspectives can alter the collective memory of a society. This is evident in the way some textbooks may omit or downplay certain historical atrocities or social contributions of minority groups.

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3. Agenda Setting: Media outlets, often influenced by political agendas, play a role in shaping the public discourse by choosing which stories to cover and which to omit.

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The lack of coverage on certain issues effectively removes them from the public conversation, as seen in the limited reporting on certain humanitarian crises.

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1. Selective Exposure: Politicians may choose to highlight certain aspects of a policy or situation while ignoring others. For example, a government might tout the economic benefits of a new policy without addressing potential environmental impacts

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2. Issue Framing: The way an issue is framed can significantly influence public opinion. By omitting certain details, politicians can frame an issue in a way that garners support or downplays opposition.

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The veil of omission operates on the principle that what is not said can be just as powerful as what is said. It's a form of communication that relies on the audience's lack of information to fill in the gaps, often leading to conclusions that align with the communicator's goals.

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This tactic can be observed across the political spectrum, regardless of ideology or affiliation

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Omission: Omission of Truth: The Subtle Art of Misrepresentation in Politics

1. The Veil of Omission in Political Discourse

In the realm of political discourse, the act of omission can be as influential as the dissemination of information.

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This subtle art of misrepresentation through omission is a strategic tool often employed by politicians and political entities to shape public perception and opinion without making false statements.

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By selectively presenting facts and data, political figures can craft narratives that, while not outright lies, are designed to mislead or manipulate the audience's understanding of an issue.

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Black Trans Texas Connection @blacktranstx.bsky.social · 3d

Political lies, so often assumed to be trivial by those who tell them, rarely are. They cannot be trivial when they affect so many people and when they are so peculiarly likely to be imitated, used to retaliate, and spread from a few to many.

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When political representative or entire governments arrogate to themselves the right to lie, they take power from the public that would not have been given up voluntarily.

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Black Trans Texas Connection @blacktranstx.bsky.social · 3d

As with many types of falsehoods, political ones can be classified by certain parameters and serve different goals. These are actual statements that have no connection to reality and were invented out of thin air.

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Another reason is that politicians may choose to tell the public totally untruths, either for the purpose of hoodwinking the public or for the purpose of vilifying their opponents.

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Even though lies have always been significant in politics, the diffusion of mass media and digital communication has intensified the effects of political lies, making it essential for scholars, policymakers, and citizens to explore this phenomenon.

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the reasons why politicians lie and how this manipulates the political process provides a deeper insight into the problems of institutions and the role of truth in politics.

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Lies in political campaigns are not unique they have been in existence since the beginning of political struggles. The history of the use of politics in lying can be traced from the ornaments of ancient emperors to the distortions of the contemporary presidents.

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