Nancy, I sincerely appreciate all of the work you do, the indefatigable commentary and analysis. ...and btw, if I could, I would leave this state sometime before 3:00 this afternoon, but my Grandbabies... This installment is very interesting. I wonder what you would think of the following formulations (I have offered to some, or those willing to listen). 1) Our proverbial and literal neighbors vote for the 'D' party because: "...that makes me a really good person..." it's really that shallow, and with some exceptions, that simple, and until "we" (rational Washingtonians) recognize that, craft, construct, and brainstorm methods by which to dispel this malformed conclusion--with laser beam focus, we will continue to lose. 2) And somewhat in keeping with a theme of your recent writing: The Left has found a way to not only disguise, but in effect re-brand Jack-booted thuggery (read: Authoritarian, top-down, iron-fisted rule) as "CARING." Again, quite simple, evil, and anti-American, yet brilliant. And again, until "we" recognize that: craft, construct, and brainstorm methods by which to dispel this icky codified 'boot on our neck' --with laser beam focus, we will continue to lose. Thoughts? ...and thank-you. Sincerely, --J. C. Bayman
My husband and I continue to be amazed by how stubbornly people hold on to their beliefs. There are a number of psychological reasons for this which we could discuss all day. But you are right, we conservatives need to learn and use persuasion techniques of all kinds, including humor. And prayer. We need to ask for guidance on how to reach those suffering under "strong delusion."
I think we need to focus on the "good news": personal empowerment is better than victimhood, independence is better than dependence, we are smart enough to decide for ourselves rather than "trusting the experts, " Common Sense and lived experience is as good as a college degree etc... the Earth is not dying, it's greening...
My sense is that people are starving for good news. Encouragement. Hope.
While many focus on "mean tweets" ( like "Fake News" or "Pocahontas,") what I
notice is that Trump's most powerful messages are the positive ones:
The best is yet to come.
Welcome to the Golden Age of America.
Make America Great Again.
Not tired of winning.
Some MAGA influencers use additional positive messages:
The patriots are in control.
The best is yet to come.
Where we go one we go all...
Short. Encouraging. Positive.
Don't attack, come alongside your persuasion target. Walk in their shoes.
What are they most worried about.
Try to sooth that fear, and substitute some hope and encouragement.
Be like an apostle. Preach the good news. Some are lost, or unready. Move on.
Seek those that have questions and are seeking for answers, those who want good news. Our younger generations have been mal-educated, but they're starting to question everything. The harvest is ready.
So it is with patriots today—few, possibly not outnumbered, but not alone:
(From Henry V … St. Crispin’s Day speech):
“From this day to the ending of the world,
But we in it shall be remembered—
We few, we happy few, we band of brothers;
For he to-day that sheds his blood with me
Shall be my brother; be he ne’er so vile,
This day shall gentle his condition;
And gentlemen in England [Washington] now a-bed
Shall think themselves accursed they were not here,
And hold their manhoods cheap whiles any speaks
That fought with us upon Saint Crispin’s day.”
I'm a Shakespeare nerd... You're speaking my love language now. 💚
Nancy, I sincerely appreciate all of the work you do, the indefatigable commentary and analysis. ...and btw, if I could, I would leave this state sometime before 3:00 this afternoon, but my Grandbabies... This installment is very interesting. I wonder what you would think of the following formulations (I have offered to some, or those willing to listen). 1) Our proverbial and literal neighbors vote for the 'D' party because: "...that makes me a really good person..." it's really that shallow, and with some exceptions, that simple, and until "we" (rational Washingtonians) recognize that, craft, construct, and brainstorm methods by which to dispel this malformed conclusion--with laser beam focus, we will continue to lose. 2) And somewhat in keeping with a theme of your recent writing: The Left has found a way to not only disguise, but in effect re-brand Jack-booted thuggery (read: Authoritarian, top-down, iron-fisted rule) as "CARING." Again, quite simple, evil, and anti-American, yet brilliant. And again, until "we" recognize that: craft, construct, and brainstorm methods by which to dispel this icky codified 'boot on our neck' --with laser beam focus, we will continue to lose. Thoughts? ...and thank-you. Sincerely, --J. C. Bayman
My husband and I continue to be amazed by how stubbornly people hold on to their beliefs. There are a number of psychological reasons for this which we could discuss all day. But you are right, we conservatives need to learn and use persuasion techniques of all kinds, including humor. And prayer. We need to ask for guidance on how to reach those suffering under "strong delusion."
I think we need to focus on the "good news": personal empowerment is better than victimhood, independence is better than dependence, we are smart enough to decide for ourselves rather than "trusting the experts, " Common Sense and lived experience is as good as a college degree etc... the Earth is not dying, it's greening...
My sense is that people are starving for good news. Encouragement. Hope.
While many focus on "mean tweets" ( like "Fake News" or "Pocahontas,") what I
notice is that Trump's most powerful messages are the positive ones:
The best is yet to come.
Welcome to the Golden Age of America.
Make America Great Again.
Not tired of winning.
Some MAGA influencers use additional positive messages:
The patriots are in control.
The best is yet to come.
Where we go one we go all...
Short. Encouraging. Positive.
Don't attack, come alongside your persuasion target. Walk in their shoes.
What are they most worried about.
Try to sooth that fear, and substitute some hope and encouragement.
Be like an apostle. Preach the good news. Some are lost, or unready. Move on.
Seek those that have questions and are seeking for answers, those who want good news. Our younger generations have been mal-educated, but they're starting to question everything. The harvest is ready.