May 5, 2022·edited May 5, 2022Liked by JoAnn Chateau
JoAnn,
Turner also lost because of her "1/2 bowl of shit" comment that was a factor in a Blue District that loves Biden. Some folks vote because they like the bowl and do not notice what's in it.
Bernie calling himself a Democratic Socialist is a similar big mistake, especially when he is a Social Democratic Capitalist.
We on the "left" must be careful in selecting our words and recognize that most folks vote emotionally and not strategically.
Yes, yes, and yes, Don. "Defund the Police," though catchy, is a frightening slogan to many. On the other hand, most people miss the irony encased in the "Pro-Life" or "Right to Work" slogans. The Right sure is better at "bowl" marketing.
I do not think that the defund slogan is the correct response. I do believe we can stress police reform including body cameras and police reeducation. More importantly teaching folks on how to deal with the police and to start teaching 10 Rules for Dealing with Police in schools - https://youtu.be/s4nQ_mFJV4I?t=3 Resisting arrest gets one shot; one should resist in court.
Pro-Life is a difficult issue as no one is for abortion; but one can be for letting each woman make this as a personal decision between her and her doctor. Right-to-work just needs to be explained as a lie that means the right-to-fire.
Of course the basic problem is money-in-politics as I know you know.
JoAnn,
Turner also lost because of her "1/2 bowl of shit" comment that was a factor in a Blue District that loves Biden. Some folks vote because they like the bowl and do not notice what's in it.
Bernie calling himself a Democratic Socialist is a similar big mistake, especially when he is a Social Democratic Capitalist.
We on the "left" must be careful in selecting our words and recognize that most folks vote emotionally and not strategically.
Keep up your great work.
DON.
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Money-in-Politics is The Cause;
Everything else is a Symptom.
Yes, yes, and yes, Don. "Defund the Police," though catchy, is a frightening slogan to many. On the other hand, most people miss the irony encased in the "Pro-Life" or "Right to Work" slogans. The Right sure is better at "bowl" marketing.
I do not think that the defund slogan is the correct response. I do believe we can stress police reform including body cameras and police reeducation. More importantly teaching folks on how to deal with the police and to start teaching 10 Rules for Dealing with Police in schools - https://youtu.be/s4nQ_mFJV4I?t=3 Resisting arrest gets one shot; one should resist in court.
Pro-Life is a difficult issue as no one is for abortion; but one can be for letting each woman make this as a personal decision between her and her doctor. Right-to-work just needs to be explained as a lie that means the right-to-fire.
Of course the basic problem is money-in-politics as I know you know.