Trump seems to be observing a very Kiwi attitude towards a crisis. We may be treated to a seemingly endless parade of whistleblowing "insiders" all blowing the gaff on United States President Donald Trump's alleged misdeeds. Too often, optimism bias strikes – that's when you think crises are catastrophes that hit other people, never you. As writer Stephen Blackmore said: "The thing I hate most about skeletons is you can never tell when they're smiling." Dr Chris Galloway is a senior lecturer in public relations with Massey University's school of communication, journalism and marketing

Source: Stuff October 08, 2019 15:56 UTC