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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHow to beat Republicans
When you see a divisive "issue" take three deep breaths, don't react, find something positive to say about any or all of our candidates, smile, kiss your significant other, and move forward to November 2020.
No drama.
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How to beat Republicans (Original Post)
Cary
Jun 2019
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The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,693 posts)1. With a rubber hose or a sock full of marbles?
But seriously, there's no point in arguing with them. An eye-roll with an ironic smile is enough.
natstephen
(12 posts)2. How to beat Republicans?
Leaving the Democrats' bubble and being able to understand what kind of speech people are repeating and offering them a possible solution.
Cary
(11,746 posts)5. "Conservatives" have nothing to offer.
Nice of you to tell us we are in a bubble.
Sneederbunk
(14,290 posts)3. We can beat the Republicans by refraining from beating ourselves.
Cary
(11,746 posts)6. Isn't that what I said?
It is what I meant. I agree.
Salviati
(6,008 posts)4. Prepare for the candidate you favor right now to not win the primary.
Most of them won't. Remember that when you're advocating for your choice now. Don't fall in love now if you can't fall in line later.
NotASurfer
(2,150 posts)7. Darkness cannot drive out darkness
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Shine a spotlight on 'em. Never lose your compassion for their victims.
Thank you for the reminder, Cary!
Shine a spotlight on 'em. Never lose your compassion for their victims.
Thank you for the reminder, Cary!