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coeur_de_lion

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1. Divide and conquer I get that
Wed Nov 22, 2017, 02:27 PM
Nov 2017

How specifically do we accomplish our next goal? This one?

Malcolm X often said that before you can get a people to act differently, you must first get them to think differently. Reacting with hostility towards non-Democrats (republicans, independents, etc) is not going to open their minds. That only appeals to the negative. But putting forth our best side, while appealing to their best side – in the case of Alabama, to reject sexual predators who prey upon children – has the potential to reach some republicans. For it is only the sickest among them who can justify Moore's behaviors.


I just wonder how many of them are willing to cross the aisle now that they realize Trump only endorses the lowest common denominators among his followers -- namely the neo-Nazis and sexual predators.

If any are willing how do we reach them?

BTW, thank you for the dedication to the Lion Heart! Lovely. And appreciated.
Lion-hearted [View all] H2O Man Nov 2017 OP
Divide and conquer I get that coeur_de_lion Nov 2017 #1
Another thing: H2O Man Nov 2017 #2
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