Early on we noticed how Trump uses double entendre and semantics when he communicates. Both sides can hear what they want to hear. So a simple google search of "is there anything about evil actors hiding behind semantics" and this came back:

"Yes, there is a significant body of literature, philosophy, and analysis regarding "evil" actors—ranging from political demagogues to manipulative individuals—operating within a world of semantics, often referred to as semantic manipulation or "semantic perversion". This involves using the ambiguity of language to distort reality, mask harmful intent, and control perception.

Here is a breakdown of how this concept is understood:

1. Semantic Perversion and "POST-TRUTH"

"Evil" or highly manipulative actors often operate by re-engineering language to align with their goals, a process described as "semantic perversion".

Engineering Reality: By altering the definitions of words, manipulators can make immoral actions seem valid, necessary, or acceptable.

Examples: Techniques include using specialized, intentionally misleading terminology (e.g., in war or corporate contexts) and utilizing "scare quotes" to cast doubt on established truths.

GOAL: THE OBJECTIVE IS TO SUBDUE CRITICAL THINKING AND MANAGE PUBLIC OPINION, MAKING POST-TRUTH SCENARIOS POSSIBLE.

2. Linguistic Manipulation as a Tool of Power

Manipulation is often a core component of "evil" (defined as extreme, willful harmful action).

Covert Tactics: Semantic abuse is a subtle, powerful, and often hidden form of control that can destabilize victims.

Dehumanization: Language is frequently manipulated to dehumanize victims (e.g., creating "us vs. them" narratives), which is a common feature of moral evil.

Misleading Communication: Manipulators often use excessive smoothness, artificial calm, and hyper-measured, over-articulated speech to create an aura of truth and control perception.

3. The "Slippery" Nature of the Word "Evil"

Philosophers note that the word "evil" itself operates within a semantic trap.

Relative Terms: "Good" and "evil" are sometimes seen as relative, based on perspective (e.g., a spider is evil to a fly).

Skepticism: Some argue the concept of "evil" should be abandoned because it is too easily used to justify violence, mask complex moral failures, and act as a tool for political demonization.

4. Psychological and Social Impact

Operating in a world of semantics allows for the "coercion" of others into illegal or unethical acts, sometimes under the guise of ordinary, innocent conversation.

Anti-Empathy: This form of manipulation can be used to warp empathy, turning it into a tool to better exploit others.

True Crime/Control: Such tactics are used to mask true intentions and allow manipulative individuals to avoid taking responsibility for their actions.

In summary, "evil" in a semantic world often means disrupting the connection between words and the reality they represent to serve selfish or destructive ends."

That says it all.