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young_at_heart

(4,044 posts)
Tue Aug 14, 2012, 10:28 PM Aug 2012

I'd like to see the Dems use more charts to show Republican lies!

As a retired teacher I can tell you that visual aids, especially well-made charts, can get across important facts and create more understanding than just words. I may be wrong, but it seems as though Republicans are always using charts. Maybe we can creatively use more charts to show the lies they are telling!

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I'd like to see the Dems use more charts to show Republican lies! (Original Post) young_at_heart Aug 2012 OP
As a former math teacher, I would like to agree. longship Aug 2012 #1
cartoon illustration shintao Aug 2012 #2
Here's an excellent chart. It will make teabaggers' heads explode. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #3

longship

(40,416 posts)
1. As a former math teacher, I would like to agree.
Wed Aug 15, 2012, 12:50 AM
Aug 2012

But I regretfully, cannot.

You show a chart and the public's eyes glaze over. However, there may be a way to sneak a chart in.

The best way to illustrate a principle is with a story, an anecdote. A chart can then punctuate the story visually and provide a base on which to build a convincing argument. But it has to be a simple chart, not too complex, or one gets the eyes glazed over effect. Once you get that, you've lost all hope. Believe me. I've been there more times than I want to admit.

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