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Amishman

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8. We're trying to build, they are trying to defend. The latter is easier to stay engaged

Reply to TDale313 (Reply #1)

Wed Nov 3, 2021, 08:40 AM

Nov 2021

They keep their base fired up by making them think their beliefs are under attack.

'defending gun rights', 'defense of marriage', 'defending traditional values' etc etc

They get their base to believe it is fight or surrender, which keeps them going all the time

Most of what we are trying to do is fix problems or making things better, which doesn't have that 'back against the wall' mentality.

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I fell like we have been on perpetual election cycle [View all] USAFRetired_Liberal Nov 2021 OP

I'd say since at least 2000. TDale313 Nov 2021 #1

We're trying to build, they are trying to defend. The latter is easier to stay engaged Amishman Nov 2021 #8

Yes Woodswalker Nov 2021 #2

The media love$ it. It's become the "outrage industry" now. Disconnect yourself and enjoy your life. PSPS Nov 2021 #3

Totally agree.. MSM LOVES election and will push it till some other shiny thing comes along.. mitch96 Nov 2021 #7

agreed, facebook and twitter are the worst Amishman Nov 2021 #9

As soon as we finish one election, the next day, the media starts talking about the next one! nt LittleGirl Nov 2021 #4

Since the arrival of cable noise Sherman A1 Nov 2021 #5

I live in Georgia, where the election season never ends. 🗳 🍑 🇺🇸 CottonBear Nov 2021 #6