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In reply to the discussion: I think that Trump has had a nervous breakdown or some form of a psychotic break. [View all]CrispyQ
(40,857 posts)There are the white bread trumpers who believe that real America is about the white, Christian patriarchy, nationalism. And then there are the Q-anon trumpers who probably believe all that other stuff, too, but also believe shit that is just boggling for anyone in touch with reality. I wouldn't even bother with the second group. And the first group? If they don't call you a socialist or a baby killer in the first three minutes, you might have a chance at a decent discussion.
You are probably right that one-on-one is the best approach, but it would be nice if the Democratic Party had a comprehensive ad campaign, with sharp, concise videos, educating the public about so many of the myths that have taken hold as truth in this country. Myths like the Republican Party is the party of fiscal conservatism. We have data that proves otherwise. Or that they are the party of family values. We have legislation that proves otherwise. Or that they are the party of personal responsibility. We have arrest records that prove otherwise. We need to quash these myths.
Or we come to terms with the fact that we're going to be a divided country & always at conflict with each other.