An analysis of the emerging “Trump is at war with Iran” frame contextualizing three articles by Ken Klippenstein. It’s my view that this frame is a mere attempt for Democrats to reframe themselves as war-adverse peaceniks against a background of Trump which they pretend is exceptional and unique. And to do this after their own brutal reign of genocide, without ever addressing the genocide.
Ken believes we’re in an exceptional period of tension with Iran. His articles range from “we’re already at war” to “war is on the table”. I don’t believe Ken thinks Democrats are peaceniks. I do believe this frame he puts forward is created and pushed by the DNC for very obvious reasons. It gives Democrats an ability to differentiate themselves from Trump on a moral issue that is of substantial weight with everyone. The wording I used is consistent with this, “mere attempt for Democrats to reframe themselves as war-adverse peaceniks against a background of Trump”.
That’s a DNC tactic to establish themselves as a moral authority. My problem is it only works when you ignore what they themselves say and do – which is always very similar.