We cannot win by hating our fellow Americans.

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207. The pissed off need to work on their

own epiphanies, maybe appeal to their preferred higher power for help and direction (and forgiveness). The first thing they have to do is admit they were wrong. Many are in denial and will not budge on that. I speak from a perspective of psychology more than politics.

It is not our job to rescue them with offers of encouragement. We have already provided a clear alternative, offered solutions, which they rejected. Yes, we DO need to encourage (and demand) better leadership in our own ranks, but the idea that we have to coddle these buyers remorse voters is misguided IMO, though I don't doubt you have the best of intentions, Kentuck.

To consolidate our own strength, we need to maintain our boundaries. Strongly. Those who come over by themselves, OK fine. We need to speak up loudly and publicly, have the courage of our own convictions, stop worrying about de-programming the cult. If they really find enlightenment, they'll be looking our way. Our time and energy is much better spent appealing to non-voters and non-MAGA voters, which would be helped by encouraging less compromise in our Progressive leaders. The pissed off MAGA base will have to get their own heads together.