George Lakoff tweeted:
Here’s an example of a “strategic” tweet by Trump.
Donald J. Trump tweets:
Terrible! Just found out that Obama had my “wires tapped” in Trump Tower just before the victory. Nothing found. This is McCarthyism!
For testing purposes, how would you characterize this sample of tweets that are a small part of the 35K replies to Trump’s tweet.
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pourmecoffeeVerified account @pourmecoffee
@realDonaldTrump Correct. Making allegations without evidence is the literal definition of McCarthyism.FFT-Obama for Prison @FemalesForTrump
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when will the liars learn. Trump ALWAYS does his homework! The truth will support his tweet in 3, 2, 1 …
#saturdaymorningIgnatz @ignatzz
@FemalesForTrump @pourmecoffee Yes, I remember that proof that Obama was born in Kenya. And the Bowling Green Massacre.FFT-Obama for Prison @FemalesForTrump
@ignatzz @pourmecoffee he WAS born in Kenya. Hawaii b/c is a fake. #fact
He didn’t make the bowling green statement. Now go awayLisa ArmstrongVerified account @LisaArmstrong
@FemalesForTrump You people are still stuck on the lie that Obama was born in Kenya? Why? Where is the proof? #alternativefactsJet Black @jetd69
@LisaArmstrong @FemalesForTrump There’s little point in arguing with her. She’s as off her chops as he is. Females for Trump indeed!Lisa ArmstrongVerified account @LisaArmstrong
@jetd69 @FemalesForTrump I know you’re right. It’s just that the willingness of #Trump supporters to believe flat out lies astounds me.AngieStrader @AngieStrader
@LisaArmstrong @jetd69 @FemalesForTrump this goes both ways. Dems want Trump on treason. Based on what facts? What verifiable sources?Lisa ArmstrongVerified account @LisaArmstrong
@AngieStrader The difference is there’s a long list of shady things Trump has actually done. These are facts. Obama being Kenyan is a lie.
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Do you see any strategic tweets in that list or in the other 37K responses (as of Saturday afternoon, 4 March 2017)?
If the point of Trump’s tweet was diversion, I would have to say it succeeded beautifully.
You?
The strategic response to a Trump tweet is ignoring them in favor of propagating your theme.