THREAD/1. Poor @ErinBurnett can’t understand how Islamic radicals can chant “Death to America” and at the same time be nice to her and @cnn. For her, it’s a genuine conundrum. Here I resolve the conundrum...
2. Here’s @ErinBurnett ‘s explanation: It’s just a “trope.” The Islamic radicals don’t mean what they say. But then why bother to say it? Why do tens of thousands of people go to the trouble of shouting things they don’t believe? Burnett’s explanation makes no sense...
3. Here’s my explanation: The radical Muslims are being perfectly consistent. They hate America; hence “Death to America.” Yet they recognize @ErinBurnett and @CNN are on their side. Hence they treat them as they would any sympathetic ally
