2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Why should the rich pay more taxes? [View all]Dark n Stormy Knight
(9,760 posts)frequent now, that I hear the taxation=theft meme of the right, I become apoplectic. Then, when I finally calm down, I am reminded of how important it is for progressives to become tireless propagandists for our message. The other side has used the evil genius of Frank Luntz, top notch advertising/propaganda experts, and a shitload of money to insinuate into the populace the idea that liberal ideas are "from the pit of Hell."
They don't just do it in an election year. They do it constantly,y through all means and media. I read and article a few years ago that I've not been able to locate again online, that talked about how wealthy donors on the left are not inclined to donate to organizations to disseminate this type of broad-based, general, under the radar "liberalism is good" message. Someone needs to convince them otherwise.
Despite the recent wins, we see how spectacularly well the right has managed to demonize the very word "liberal." We need to fight fire with fire.