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Dr. T

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30. I've said it before and I'll say it again ....

Thu Mar 28, 2019, 09:36 AM

Mar 2019

The right bludgeons us with the term "radical left wing liberal socialist" whenever they can work it in to the conversation. We need to begin half of our sentences with "radical right wing conservative fascist". Taking it a step further, those on the right have managed to turn the term "liberal" into a disgusting epithet. We need to bring that same attitude to the term "conservative".

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The Barr Coverup [View all] Luka Boyd Mar 2019 OP

Messaging is the biggest area our side can improve Bettie Mar 2019 #1

agreed on messaging NewJeffCT Mar 2019 #3

I think it is because our side doesn't generally include authoritarians Bettie Mar 2019 #6

The real reason is that the M$M watoos Mar 2019 #20

Thank-you happy feet Mar 2019 #26

That is huge as well Bettie Mar 2019 #28

The M$M part of it, but I don't think its the "real reason" personally. I just think we suck at it KPN Mar 2019 #35

"... we tend to use intellectual as opposed to emotional triggers" renate Mar 2019 #43

if the MSM was fair and balanced NewJeffCT Mar 2019 #41

"I guess it is the price we pay for a diverse set of viewpoints" FiveGoodMen Mar 2019 #44

Probably a little of both Bettie Mar 2019 #46

Marketing DownriverDem Mar 2019 #33

Yup. It's all about communication and appeal. The GOP appeals to people's feelings. Meanwhile, KPN Mar 2019 #36

Dull, hammering repetition Harker Mar 2019 #14

This Ferrets are Cool Mar 2019 #24

YES!!! Auggie Mar 2019 #27

I agree. It's disappointing how horrible Dems are at messaging awesomerwb1 Mar 2019 #31

And we've been saying it forever. At least since Frank Luntz became chief message crafter for KPN Mar 2019 #32

It's simple. If Mueller disagreed with Barr's assessment, do you think he would... berni_mccoy Mar 2019 #2

I doubt Mueller would disagree with his boss in public NewJeffCT Mar 2019 #4

Yes, seeing people are already calling it a cover up Mueller can do just opposite & declare Barr ... uponit7771 Mar 2019 #5

he said he would testify to congress JI7 Mar 2019 #8

True, I'm talking about right now ... Mueller is silent while Moscow Mitch et al bury the report uponit7771 Mar 2019 #9

Mueller bashing is a right wing talking point. watoos Mar 2019 #21

what's imporant is the report be released. Mueller being public won't do much JI7 Mar 2019 #7

They should RAB910 Mar 2019 #10

Where's Lyndon Johnson when we need him? KPN Mar 2019 #37

Or the Barr Obstruction swimboy Mar 2019 #11

Sounds intellectual. Coverup is plain language that people respond to. KPN Mar 2019 #38

Maybe we should call it the Barr Boo-boo? LastLiberal in PalmSprings Mar 2019 #47

that's a good idea. barbtries Mar 2019 #12

K and R nt. Stuart G Mar 2019 #13

hashtag it samnsara Mar 2019 #15

Barr coverup California_Republic Mar 2019 #16

KR NT ProudProgressiveNow Mar 2019 #17

The Barr Coverup to protect the Trump Junta bigbrother05 Mar 2019 #18

Excellent point! 2naSalit Mar 2019 #19

You got me! The Barr coverup it is! PatrickforO Mar 2019 #22

We conceded the narrative to the GOP decades ago. -nt CrispyQ Mar 2019 #23

I guarantee that the use of "Barr coverup" watoos Mar 2019 #25

He needs to be in front humbled_opinion Mar 2019 #29

I've said it before and I'll say it again .... Dr. T Mar 2019 #30

Just a bunch of BARRSHIT California_Republic Mar 2019 #34

I agree. Great idea! Plain and simple language that expresses exactly what we want the public to KPN Mar 2019 #39

+1 That's a nice simple and accurate term. lagomorph777 Mar 2019 #40

I prefer the Barr Shut Down. Sneederbunk Mar 2019 #42

The Barr Coverup Crooked Barr trueblue2007 Mar 2019 #45

K&R Lifelong Protester Mar 2019 #48