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SMC22307

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50. That's how I'd approach it.

Reply to leftynyc (Reply #10)

Mon Oct 8, 2018, 07:09 PM

Oct 2018

Throw it back in their faces.

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How do we combat the term "angry mob"? [View all] Lint Head Oct 2018 OP

I think we should embrace it. Damn right we're an angry mob. Vinca Oct 2018 #1

+1 Luciferous Oct 2018 #5

I just posted a strategy OhNo-Really Oct 2018 #38

That's the right way to do it. Baitball Blogger Oct 2018 #43

++1 angstlessk Oct 2018 #9

+2 Crutchez_CuiBono Oct 2018 #51

Yes. This. GoCubsGo Oct 2018 #60

so, they're a criminal mob. eShirl Oct 2018 #2

Sound good to me. Frame it as an angry mob vs. a criminal mob Va Lefty Oct 2018 #53

we don't need to let them control every fucking debate. most people don't think democrats are an JI7 Oct 2018 #3

I see no reason to have to "address" this or anything else that comes our way, we will address it beachbum bob Oct 2018 #4

haven't had to deal with this personally, but they've definitely been smearing any protests of Rapey anarch Oct 2018 #6

Exactly. SunSeeker Oct 2018 #23

The First Amendmentgives us the right vlyons Oct 2018 #7

Stop reacting to the childish taunts. Alpeduez21 Oct 2018 #8

Those "childish taunts" have been WINNING.. whathehell Oct 2018 #15

I'm saying Alpeduez21 Oct 2018 #20

Messaging is important. whathehell Oct 2018 #25

Just call him Traitor Don The Man-Baby and GET OUT THE VOTE. LBM20 Oct 2018 #21

The cheating won. The rest of it is building a case for themselves Crutchez_CuiBono Oct 2018 #52

exactly. we got here by ignoring strategic messaging. 0rganism Oct 2018 #62

Definitely.. whathehell Oct 2018 #70

Oh thank you! Let the child throw a tantrum, be the adult in the room. It's the best way to shut Thekaspervote Oct 2018 #65

Show pictures of Charlottesville torch bearers leftynyc Oct 2018 #10

That's how I'd approach it. SMC22307 Oct 2018 #50

Mock their fear and ignore their memes (n/t) FreepFryer Oct 2018 #11

How about if we fucking embrace it, for once? A HERETIC I AM Oct 2018 #12

Maybe pitchforks and torches should be a symbol for us this season. Squinch Oct 2018 #26

I'm waiting for someone to call me a snowflake. A HERETIC I AM Oct 2018 #28

I never have the words in the moment. If I'm writing I do, but never speaking. I admire those who Squinch Oct 2018 #30

I've heard that torches are racist Fla_Democrat Oct 2018 #29

Then scythes. Sharp ones. Squinch Oct 2018 #31

Torches are only racist if you're weilding them in search of a monster..... A HERETIC I AM Oct 2018 #34

Better an Angry Mob than the Russian Mob anarch Oct 2018 #55

+1000 Pachamama Oct 2018 #83

Republicans always complain that we started the fight when we hit them back. nt Xipe Totec Oct 2018 #13

You say that like it's a bad thing The Blue Flower Oct 2018 #14

Screw what Repubs call us. Get out the vote, wasupaloopa Oct 2018 #16

We are not a mob, we are s MOVEMENT! IluvPitties Oct 2018 #17

THIS. On thousands of signs, made in the basement with love. nolabear Oct 2018 #57

Passionate Patriots. SunSeeker Oct 2018 #18

When we fought against the Crown, we were called all sorts of names secondwind Oct 2018 #19

We say, "Yes. And we're coming for YOU!" Squinch Oct 2018 #22

+1 dalton99a Oct 2018 #35

By urging everyone to quietly take a knee instead? Oh, wait, that didn't work either. femmedem Oct 2018 #24

Bumper stickers and yard signs: "Proud member of the angry mob" with picture of a pitchfork. Squinch Oct 2018 #27

Being part of an angry American mob is preferable mn9driver Oct 2018 #32

Regular people seem like a mob to an oligarchy. LuvNewcastle Oct 2018 #33

Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette liked to use that term, as did Benito Mussolini Snake Plissken Oct 2018 #36

Agree with you. We ought to take up the clear motto of *making our country safe for women* JudyM Oct 2018 #37

lets bring up Charlottesville bdamomma Oct 2018 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author StTimofEdenRoc Oct 2018 #77

To Combat- We are a MOB- Majority - fridadem Oct 2018 #40

+1000 (and your first post in 10 years and ever!) Pachamama Oct 2018 #84

Welcome! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2018 #86

Welcome to DU! bdamomma Oct 2018 #89

I saw a thing on Facebook that I can't figure out how to repost here renate Oct 2018 #41

That angry mob is composed of women who have been assaulted, Baitball Blogger Oct 2018 #42

Seems like women have to travel in groups to ensure our safety eleny Oct 2018 #44

My reply: Adrahil Oct 2018 #45

Don't ignore it----EMBRACE it. Paladin Oct 2018 #46

I think we spend way too much time worrying about whatever smear they make up. Buns_of_Fire Oct 2018 #47

This term is coming from Trump himself. And Lint Head Oct 2018 #48

No, it shouldn't. But Comrade Fishlips seems determined to take it there. nt Buns_of_Fire Oct 2018 #63

Yes Lint Head Oct 2018 #69

Let's embrace it! DeminPennswoods Oct 2018 #49

We are not a "mob," we are the MAJORITY !!!!! PA Democrat Oct 2018 #54

Crying women in pain ....... trueblue2007 Oct 2018 #56

Remind 'em they REALLY liked angry TEA PARTY mobs. Pholus Oct 2018 #58

Damn right! And we are going to mob the polls with our votes! muntrv Oct 2018 #59

Better than the Russian Mob. nt Maven Oct 2018 #61

Become one. Iggo Oct 2018 #64

what about that republican angry mob????? spanone Oct 2018 #66

And there's these fucking angry, racist gun-toating TEA PARTY MOBS. LenaBaby61 Oct 2018 #85

They do this every time... vi5 Oct 2018 #67

We SHOULD be an angry mob. KentuckyWoman Oct 2018 #68

Defenders of the Constitution erpowers Oct 2018 #71

Why do you want to go on the defensive? lunatica Oct 2018 #72

Why combat it? The Genealogist Oct 2018 #73

We vote . . . peggysue2 Oct 2018 #74

Congratulate them for FINALLY owning the Tea Party/Charlottesville stuff SoCalDem Oct 2018 #75

Ignore the fake attack and fight back with a real one. nt greyl Oct 2018 #76

"How do we combat the term "angry mob"?" myohmy2 Oct 2018 #78

Embrace It.... LovingA2andMI Oct 2018 #79

Lean into it. We are angry. And righteous. And right. We shouldn't apologize for being angry. And JCanete Oct 2018 #80

Angry citizens, I think. krispos42 Oct 2018 #81

Juxtapose pictures like in post 66 with DonaldsRump Oct 2018 #82

Well, I've seen other OPs since you posted.. Cha Oct 2018 #87

The right of the citizen delisen Oct 2018 #88

It's simply another chicken-shit phrase they throw against the wall and hope it sticks. LanternWaste Nov 2018 #90