Wrong and strong beats weak and right. Exploiting fears.

[The Judged]

http://www.rutlandherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051215/NEWS/512150320/1039

"The new machismo, It's macho time in America. December 15, 2005

When Democrats challenge the Bush administration regarding its policy in Iraq, Republicans challenge their patriotism and toughness.

On Friday, the Republican National Committee released a new Web video. It features a white flag of surrender and this theme: "Our country is at war. Our soldiers are watching, and our enemies are too. Message to Democrats: Retreat and Defeat is not an option." The video highlights recent critical comments about the Iraq war made by Howard Dean, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts, and Senator Barbara Boxer of California.

In essence, to the GOP, "staying the course" is a measure of strength and masculinity, whether or not the course proves to be successful. And some top Democrats buy into the thesis."

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"Backed into a corner by conservatives who equate "liberal" with unmanly and weak, Democrats are buying into their opponents' definition. Accepting it means agreeing that a punch is the answer to every insult, that violence solves every dispute."


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[xchrom]

1. i don't know if this is a result of

marketing research or not -- i can imagine to some extent it is.

repukes have a habit of doing some pretty deep marketing rearch to make sure they are target with their message.


otherwise -- repukes are creeps deeply invested in divide and conquer politics.

[madfloridian]

2. Guess who they are quoting.

Clinton.

[BeFree]

3. Damn,

....I'd like to see that video. Three of my heroes, speaking the truth.

We should steal it and make our own new video, with added words of * bashing included.

I'd give $50 bucks to the Dem party for a video like that! And that would be the first 50 ever!