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In reply to the discussion: Mary Trump tweet! [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)49. Sure. We should invent methods that have the punch and force
of classic fascist tactics but somehow still be right and good. We hear frustration that we don't constantly here.
We're tied to truth and principles, though. Often people don't yet know what truth is, requiring faith and conviction that it exists to enable continued commitment.
Meanwhile, the right's constant big lies are created to deliver their immediate forceful punch at our convictions while being as simple and entertaining as The Inquirer. No guts or conviction required of that audience. Just ears to take in outrageous lies. And for their attack dogs, mouths to repeat them and fists to wave.
One truth we do know is that over 40 years they've gotten scary-good at it. Real pros.
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I love you Mary..but please don't say that! It isn't true and only furthers the qgop agenda
Thekaspervote
Feb 2021
#3
Moderates were elected by Moderates . And without the moderates things would be even worse. This
JI7
Feb 2021
#11
To me the feeling is automatic and has nothing to do with the media.
Laura PourMeADrink
Feb 2021
#31
The main problem is that Dems follow the rules and norms. repubs tend not to...
Wounded Bear
Feb 2021
#33
K&R, one side has a coordinated national messaging machine the other does not
uponit7771
Feb 2021
#34
In my mind, this 'feeling' that Mary speaks about doesn't involve adopting 'wrecking ball' or
Laura PourMeADrink
Feb 2021
#48