I think I've noticed another subtle word game in the MSM to demonize democrats I'd like to run by everyone. It may be my imagination, so that's why I'd like to see if anyone else has noticed this.
As we all know, the use of the word "democrat" as an adjective has been commonplace since
Gingrich and Luntz instructed that it be used that way as a subtle pejorative twenty years ago. Well, this is along those lines.
Anyway, when I listen to the text of a political story being read, I've noticed that the wording is crafted in a way to maximize the use of the word "they" when referring to what a democrat says, does or wants. For example, a story about, say, the health care bill will open with a sentence or two to introduce the story. Then, they will quote a republican in some context. As the story gets read, the republican side is usually mentioned as "republicans say…" but the democratic side always adds a sentence at the beginning so the word "they" can be used. Example: "But democrats don’t see it that way. They say it will help. They cite studies." Like that. I perceive it as a subtle way to impart the perception in the listener's/viewer's mind that democrats are "the other," not "like us."
So, what about it? Has anyone else noticed this?