I remember back in secondary school in the early 2000s, this was the literal textbook example of how the media frames things. The teachers’ union was up to some industrial action at the time, which made it all the more relevant.
“The union firmly insisted on their original position” “The union stubbornly insisted on their original position”
Consider also confidence vs arrogance.
“The minister confidently stated the dispute will be over soon” “The minister arrogantly stated the dispute will be over soon”
People who drive faster than me are maniacs. People who drive slower than me are idiots.
People who keep my speed are pigs.
I drive perfectly though. No one drives better than me.
The majority of drivers firmly believe they’re above average. Still one of my favorite things to tell people.
And if it’s something you don’t really care about, they’re meticulous or pedantic.
I am firm.
You are stubborn.
He is pig-headed.
Ah yes, it’s one of those irregular verbs
Women are stubborn, men are determined.
Women are bossy, men are strong leaders.
I’ve worked for both of both.
Neither holds a monopoly on bad behaviour.
I never said they did?
We’re talking about how language is used and weaponized depending on different scenarios.
