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KY_EnviroGuy

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15. In summary, appeal to the worst of human nature.
Sat Nov 25, 2017, 01:12 PM
Nov 2017

Greed, fear and resentment, pumped to the level of feeling helpless. Then, tell them only tRump can fix these things.

The irony is that there's no factual basis for triggering these emotions. We must also point out the lies behind those appeals.

However, probably best to approach one lie at a time, and keep a factual bucket list.


Very kind of you. tazkcmo Nov 2017 #1
Fear of losing white power, that explains the 2016 election that he still lost, dont forget. Eliot Rosewater Nov 2017 #2
Not just white power. They hate liberals (meaning non RWs). Alice11111 Nov 2017 #23
One of the MSNBC shows interviewed a small group of women from AL, & their biggest fear? CrispyQ Nov 2017 #25
Yes. It's a big deal. qwlauren35 Nov 2017 #31
That's is how they see it. That position, often fighting Alice11111 Nov 2017 #32
They are brainwashed hillbillies. I have a couple in my Alice11111 Nov 2017 #33
It's pretty simple, he appeals to their lowest common motivations Dread Pirate Roberts Nov 2017 #3
Bill Moyers is one of the best ever! oasis Nov 2017 #4
+1 dalton99a Nov 2017 #6
POTUS makes racism respectable. Racism is their favorite scapegoat for resentments. lindysalsagal Nov 2017 #37
When answering online about Donald Trump......... ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2017 #5
Brilliant Comatose Sphagetti Nov 2017 #7
It is affective.......By all means do it. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2017 #8
Link to post? Comatose Sphagetti Nov 2017 #9
Here it is........ ProudMNDemocrat Nov 2017 #10
Missed that post . Thanks for the link lunasun Nov 2017 #12
Nice job on that post FakeNoose Nov 2017 #16
you also forgot comunist pink-o- pig AllaN01Bear Nov 2017 #11
You are 100% correct. HelenWheels Nov 2017 #13
Comatose, I think you're right on the money. Nitram Nov 2017 #14
Thanks Comatose Sphagetti Nov 2017 #18
I would agree that racism is an example of "fear of the other". As is xenophobia. Nitram Nov 2017 #19
No Comatose Sphagetti Nov 2017 #20
Just googled Aspie... Comatose Sphagetti Nov 2017 #26
I am related to two Aspies, and they are both intelligent, creative, and kind people. Nitram Nov 2017 #28
In summary, appeal to the worst of human nature. KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2017 #15
I would say 66% or so are all in for anti-abortion. nt BootinUp Nov 2017 #17
It really isn't libtards..Mex-cans...BLM etc... LakeArenal Nov 2017 #21
I don't know why you even bother vlyons Nov 2017 #22
I remember this quote......... MyOwnPeace Nov 2017 #30
Great quote. Comatose Sphagetti Nov 2017 #34
Another good one, indeed! MyOwnPeace Nov 2017 #35
Thanks! Comatose Sphagetti Nov 2017 #36
Uh-oh! MyOwnPeace Nov 2017 #38
Excellent Reply! Mountain Mule Nov 2017 #24
there is only one reason AlexSFCA Nov 2017 #27
Good response. cwydro Nov 2017 #29
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