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That essential element of his identity is presented as merely neutral fact, rather than the alienating circumstance it no doubt was.

“While there are differences among folks, we can build communities that reflect and honor and celebrate those differences instead of alienating and perpetuating historical wrongs.”

“We would alienate much of our population, much of our community, by doing anything like that. So it would make no sense for us to do that.”

Getting seasoned operagoer Phillip to open up is the goal, so Elsbeth needs to look out of place without alienating the suspect.

There is a risk Trump could alienate US allies in Asia, in the way he did during his last presidency.