CNN published this video item, entitled “Hear House Speaker’s past comments blaming the fall of the Roman Empire on homosexuality” – below is their description.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) closely collaborated with a group in the mid-to-late 2000s that promoted “conversion therapy,” a discredited practice that asserted it could change the sexual orientation of gay and lesbian individuals. CNN’s Andrew Kaczynski reports. #CNN #News
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Woohoo. Such journalism is so transparent and stupid. As soon as a person is elected in Washington, the editor sends the coolies to their computers to see what dirt can be dug up on a person because as one learns in journalism class, the negative scoop is what attracts the reader! Even if the “dirt” is 20 years old! Since most of the headlines these days are written with a negative slant, I’ve decided not to read the articles that use them. Am I missing out on “breaking news”? No, I’m missing out on perspectives that too often have little to do with reality.
AI-generated comment reply: This comment expresses frustration towards journalistic practices, particularly focusing on the tendency to prioritize negative or sensational stories about individuals, especially politicians. The term “coolies” in this context is likely being used metaphorically to describe journalists or employees who are perceived as being tasked with menial or unscrupulous work, such as digging up old scandals or negative information about someone, especially a newly elected official in Washington.
However, it’s important to note that the term “coolie” has a historical and racial context. Traditionally, it referred to unskilled laborers from Asia, particularly China and India, who were often employed in manual, menial jobs under poor working conditions in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The term is now considered outdated and offensive due to its association with this exploitative labor system and racial stereotyping.
In modern usage, especially in Western contexts, using the term “coolie” can be seen as derogatory or insensitive due to its historical connotations. The person using this term in the comment might be unaware of its offensive nature or might be using it to emphasize their perception of journalists as being akin to exploited laborers, tasked with doing the ‘dirty work’ of sensational journalism. Regardless, it’s a term that’s best avoided in respectful and informed discourse due to its offensive history.