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In reply to the discussion: Nothing should be left unturned....they hounded President Obama on his church, his wife, his race, [View all]TheKentuckian
(26,314 posts)I'm not decided if the tact will be effective or not (I'm not even sure if it wouldn't be a net negative) but I don't see how Harry Reid is a major concern as he isn't up for four years and isn't terribly fearsome as Leader.
My tendency leans toward being neutral on it because despite any discomfort I cannot help but notice the handwringers don't seem to do much handwringing when Democrats actually do Republican things. The assimilation of policy seems to be of no nevermind so what is the point about quibbling on tactics when actual outcomes are passed off and even cheered on.
I also think for this to work some subtly is best, tying the Mormons to the fundies in ways that cause both to react and expose their own differences. Sometimes both instincts are correct, perhaps here being assertive is required but running the ball up the middle is not.
The enemies are reactionaries, this will dictate their behavior because they must be what they are. The chore is finding the required levers to apply the necessary pressure to the right points.
Maybe the Liberty U situation will provide clues of their fault lines, how to stimulate them, and how they hold together in crisis (as to undermine that as well).