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calimary

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19. There IS a point to be made here, though. It's cautionary.

Reply to PoindexterOglethorpe (Reply #1)

Sat Dec 29, 2018, 09:29 AM

Dec 2018

This IS what the CONS will try to impose as a talking point. This is one of their VERY likely go-to bullshit “explanations” or persuasion lines or spun.

There’s value here in bringing it up - so we know what to look and listen for. It’s good to have a heightened awareness of this stuff. It’s a manipulation. Watch for it. And be ready with a slap-back. Or a fact-check. Or some other form of debunking the bulkshit they just tried to sell you.

It’s good to be aware of these subtle tricks and cheats. Forewarned is forearmed.

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Perhaps, although this would be not very nice, PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2018 #1

It would be pointless. Demsrule86 Dec 2018 #3

There IS a point to be made here, though. It's cautionary. calimary Dec 2018 #19

You are right. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2018 #22

We need to stop responding grumpyduck Dec 2018 #34

I just did that... albacore Dec 2018 #40

Thank you, and good for you. grumpyduck Dec 2018 #42

These people pay no attention to facts or reality, so let's appeal to their fear and ignorance EffieBlack Dec 2018 #44

No. We do not assume responsibility for that which is not our fault...two different issues Demsrule86 Dec 2018 #2

It's a matter of perception by the voting public on both sides. Comprehensive changes are needed allgood33 Dec 2018 #10

I do not cater to false perception...the GOP does that endlessly...best to state your case and not Demsrule86 Dec 2018 #17

Suspicously indeed. n/t rzemanfl Dec 2018 #15

The GOP righties were all saying this shit on their blogs and on TV too. Demsrule86 Dec 2018 #18

For one thing people aren't illegal. They can be undocumented. "illegal worker" is a ... marble falls Dec 2018 #4

You are right, and to call someone an "illegal" is truly dehumanizing FM123 Dec 2018 #28

Just because you wish it to be harder does not make it so. Kaleva Dec 2018 #5

Post removed Post removed Dec 2018 #6

The wall is intellectually lazy and a symbol of hate. WeekiWater Dec 2018 #7

Ya know, it's past time to tell people Skidmore Dec 2018 #8

Oh, Jesus. "An illegal?" Really? And this incident has ANYTHING to do with the damn wall? Squinch Dec 2018 #9

It's not about your head or my head. It's about voters' heads and how to get to a comprehensive allgood33 Dec 2018 #11

I can see you're terribly concerned about the problems with "the illegals." Squinch Dec 2018 #12

Seriously???? marble falls Dec 2018 #16

We don't do anything of the sort because their will be no such laws enacted with a Demsrule86 Dec 2018 #20

You can't possibly be serious EffieBlack Dec 2018 #25

We obviously have H2O Man Dec 2018 #41

right ?! uponit7771 Dec 2018 #30

not related at all. Trump and foxnews will run with it, but democrats CANNOT submit to extortion beachbum bob Dec 2018 #13

How about we just publicize all the murders committed by citizens sinkingfeeling Dec 2018 #14

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2018 #31

Ratio of murders daily between this type of instance vs citizens? NRaleighLiberal Dec 2018 #21

Welcome Back to DU! RandiFan1290 Dec 2018 #23

Human beings aren't "illegals" EffieBlack Dec 2018 #24

17k+ murders and non negligent manslaughters occur in NoMoreRepugs Dec 2018 #26

Nope, the two have absolutely nothing to do with each other. walkingman Dec 2018 #27

is the wall going to protect us from domestic terrorism?..nope! samnsara Dec 2018 #29

Walls are obsolete and a waste of money. kentuck Dec 2018 #32

And you seem to know enough to edit your post to stay ahead of the alerts. That's quick learning! Squinch Dec 2018 #33

silly H2O Man Dec 2018 #35

it's the fucking guns JI7 Dec 2018 #36

White right wing gun humping males are the greatest threat to all Americans workinclasszero Dec 2018 #37

No, it isn't. But thanks for letting us know where you stand on the issue. PubliusEnigma Dec 2018 #38

All right, I'm sick of this shit. Iggo Dec 2018 #39

Uh huh... SidDithers Dec 2018 #43

Oy. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2018 #45

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