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mahina

(20,583 posts) Thu Sep 3, 2020, 02:14 PM Sep 2020

What if each of us called our Republican family and friends and tried [View all]

Last edited Thu Sep 3, 2020, 03:23 PM - Edit history (1)

To get them to understand why we’re voting for Joe?

I know it’s been a lot of years we just haven’t been talking to those people but what really is there to lose, other than little bit a time and irritation? I don’t know if mass media can really catch up paid advertising is expensive and not always targeted properly. We personally know if there’s nobody else that can reach them better

I welcome your opening arguments, conversation starters, outlines, and suggestions below. It can’t hurt and has a chance to help.

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What if each of us called our Republican family and friends and tried [View all] mahina Sep 2020 OP

I don't know ten Republicans. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #1

And that's a problem... brooklynite Sep 2020 #8

At this point in history, Yeehah Sep 2020 #20

Since I've been holed up in my house since March, The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2020 #23

I think it's too late. The ones that are left are so leftyladyfrommo Sep 2020 #2

You first. CrispyQ Sep 2020 #3

Of course! On it. mahina Sep 2020 #16

The few I talk to are solid marlakay Sep 2020 #4

Time is better spent GOTV MaryMagdaline Sep 2020 #5

What if each of us... ret5hd Sep 2020 #6

Never met a republicon that wasn't a racist. RandiFan1290 Sep 2020 #7

Ten Republican friends I don't have, but ten such family members Croney Sep 2020 #9

There is something irredeemably wrong with people who still support the piece of shit. dalton99a Sep 2020 #10

You'd do even better to get people around you that think like you to vote. W_HAMILTON Sep 2020 #11

Hey that is fantastic! mahina Sep 2020 #28

If trump supporters can't see the light at this point, they're hopeless. It would be easier to Cousin Dupree Sep 2020 #12

That can be a hard thing to do if you are not prepared for what can happen. cayugafalls Sep 2020 #13

I watched a video of Egberto's this week. CrispyQ Sep 2020 #30

Had a hard time coming up with ten. luvs2sing Sep 2020 #14

This would have been a good plan 50 years ago FakeNoose Sep 2020 #15

I've had this thought in the back of my head--- mtngirl47 Sep 2020 #17

Thank you. I'm sure it will help to call them too. mahina Sep 2020 #21

I'm afraid I don't know a single Republican family or friend. LAS14 Sep 2020 #18

The only supporter of that moron that I know is one of my black neighbors. cwydro Sep 2020 #29

First, they don't care why I'm voting for Biden procon Sep 2020 #19

Good luck. mahina Sep 2020 #22

Interesting. H2O Man Sep 2020 #24

Thanks H2Oman. mahina Sep 2020 #27

TRUMP DESTROYING SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE (not shouting)... SMC22307 Sep 2020 #25

I gave up on my Trump humping always votes R brother years ago mnhtnbb Sep 2020 #26