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JHB

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8. Keep it even simpler. When they say "socialism" we say...

Reply to Vinca (Reply #1)

Tue Mar 5, 2019, 08:50 AM

Mar 2019

"You call everything you don't like 'socialism'."

The examples can come peppering in the wake of that, but lead off with a shot right to the nose. Don't get wordy, just keep hitting.

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"... because I believe in Progressive Capitalism" [View all] ck4829 Mar 2019 OP

I think we should just take them head-on with the "socialism" meme. Vinca Mar 2019 #1

20 years of demonizing Hillary had its effect. 70 years of demonizing the word "Socialism" is not OnDoutside Mar 2019 #2

I'm not suggesting we build campaigns on being a "socialist." I'm saying their main focus of 2020 Vinca Mar 2019 #3

And I think this is the way to do it ck4829 Mar 2019 #4

I guess we'll have to agree to disagree. I think it will go over the heads of the masses. Vinca Mar 2019 #6

I Kinda Like Where You Are Going With This Because I Had A Similar Thought..... global1 Mar 2019 #9

You should ask the Socialists shanny Mar 2019 #7

Keep it even simpler. When they say "socialism" we say... JHB Mar 2019 #8

I agree. LuvNewcastle Mar 2019 #10

They will call our candidate a socialist no matter who we nominate. RandiFan1290 Mar 2019 #5

I don't know how you make stuff go viral, but I'd like suggestions. LAS14 Mar 2019 #11