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In reply to the discussion: Democrats' playbook for Trump 2.0: Tune out the noise and focus on economic issues [View all]Evolve Dammit
(19,609 posts)32. This is a forty year struggle. And we are losing due to Fairness Doctrine repeal and saturation of RW media on radio and
cable. They have millions of cultists that are now two generations (and counting) of brainwashed.
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Democrats' playbook for Trump 2.0: Tune out the noise and focus on economic issues [View all]
Dulcinea
Yesterday
OP
The Heritage Foundation really needs to be raked over the coals for Project 2025 and Roe V. Wade.
Initech
Yesterday
#14
I think it's smart to let people see how Trump's policies are hurting them, and then offer a better alternative.
Lonestarblue
Yesterday
#2
Trick is to highlight the biggest issues that ding the GOP in its entirety. Focus on House/Senate retake in 2026.
dutch777
Yesterday
#5
I don't think the Trumpies will ever see how F47s policies are hurting them. The Ds have been offering a
in2herbs
Yesterday
#9
Which is why Democratic leadership is quiet, not failing at message. They are letting The People see more for themselves
ancianita
Yesterday
#17
Because the opposing messages tend to cancel each other out for folks. Better to let the damage pile up first,
ancianita
Yesterday
#18
Don't think we can afford that. GOP is very outspoken and the lies manifest without vigorous counters. I rarely hear my
Evolve Dammit
Yesterday
#23
Do you think our being constantly loud about Project 2025 during all of Harris/Walz's campaign did any good?
ancianita
Yesterday
#24
I am not unaware of those, just didn't recite all. I suppose it is MSM who is at fault for not covering Dems more??
Evolve Dammit
Yesterday
#25
EXACTLY. And this whole handwringing over Democratic Party messaging is over media hype.
ancianita
23 hrs ago
#26
Although the media has shifted and maybe I misunderstood. MSNBC has been the only one to expose lies IMHO.
Evolve Dammit
23 hrs ago
#28
It's My observation after digesting 25 years of "News." If you don't like that, too bad.
Evolve Dammit
23 hrs ago
#30
This is a forty year struggle. And we are losing due to Fairness Doctrine repeal and saturation of RW media on radio and
Evolve Dammit
23 hrs ago
#32
True. What's happened since the end of the Fairness Doctrine is common knowledge around here.
ancianita
22 hrs ago
#33
It's not "Us". It's the millions not capable of critical thinking. The dumbing down is real, especially in RED states.
Evolve Dammit
21 hrs ago
#34
Cost of living translates into the need for higher wages - so talk about UBI. The moment F47 was
in2herbs
Yesterday
#8
This is absolutely right. It is the economic issues that enabled Trump to win
Bluetus
20 hrs ago
#35