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In reply to the discussion: You want Democratic messaging? You got it. [View all]marylandblue
(12,344 posts)37. Yes but it's not a message for anyone outside DC
Democrats are already for it and Republicans are already against it. It doesn't say why anyone outside DC should want to put more Democrats in Congress.
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Those are the topics of messaging. And if people can't be bothered to read a very clear list
ehrnst
Jul 2017
#3
"Especially if they claim that the platform was 'moved to the left' then diss it as saying nothing."
betsuni
Jul 2017
#14
First and foremost, we need LEADERSHIP... preferably with ATTITUDES, not platitudes.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#16
It doesn't tell YOU anything, but it tells the Trump(R) voter a ton of things. It tells him
Squinch
Jul 2017
#44
You may be making a joke, but I think you are absolutely right. It should fit on a hat. It's not a
Squinch
Jul 2017
#77
Stronger together didn't address anyone's fear. No one is afraid of being less strong together. Or
Squinch
Jul 2017
#82
You mean rhetoric? A catchy little tune? That is what the people have got to have?
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#55
Yes, it is sad, and I took your same position before the election when DUer Recursion said
Squinch
Jul 2017
#58
I think this is horrible, though I do not know it being horrible makes me right.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#132
I think some may just be more susceptible to that type gimmick. I am not and never have been.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#136
But I would disagree with you and say you are confusing party policy statement with message.
Squinch
Jul 2017
#78
When so much gets neglected, it becomes impossible to make it into a bumper sticker. At least
Doitnow
Jul 2017
#115
I am one of those who often complains about Democratic messaging. All those things
Squinch
Jul 2017
#9
Yes we need a message, but more importantly we need a MESSENGER who is capable of communicating it!
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jul 2017
#17
I see it differently. For me this isn't only about the person at the top. Rather than needing
Squinch
Jul 2017
#24
Exactly. It is the ONE thing we can learn from Republicans, and we better learn it fast.
Squinch
Jul 2017
#35
And knowing that no one has a universal audience is another rule of communication.
ehrnst
Jul 2017
#19
No message gets through to the RW and LW bigots except to trash Obama and Hillary.
nikibatts
Jul 2017
#15
No message gets through to people who think that they deserve a candidate tailored
ehrnst
Jul 2017
#20
That's actually a better reply to the "Democrats don't stand for anything" meme
GoCubsGo
Jul 2017
#26
That tag line is great. I'd say, "Cleaning up after corrupt Republicans since 1929."
Squinch
Jul 2017
#29
I don't think you guys are getting the concept of messaging. The list is great. It is true. It is
Squinch
Jul 2017
#28
Republicans fall in line - that's why simplistic black/white messaging works for them.
ehrnst
Jul 2017
#47
Well, help me with it. I think we could come up with a concept, which of course advertising people
Squinch
Jul 2017
#51
PS. Yes, Republicans fall in line, but we are all susceptible to absorbing information that is
Squinch
Jul 2017
#57
No - that's the message of the blogger to those who say Dems don't have a message.
ehrnst
Jul 2017
#49
unfortunately that IS the message.....apparently THAT is what we stand for
virtualobserver
Jul 2017
#52
No - that's the message of the blogger to those who say Dems don't have a message.(nt)
ehrnst
Jul 2017
#62
Kerry reduced his to 20 minutes, four points. And still, news said he had no message.
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#53
I think the base was clear the supported our base, which would reinforce that the Democratic
pirateshipdude
Jul 2017
#71
Yes. We ARE talking marketing. Marketing is how you get your message out in the modern world.
Squinch
Jul 2017
#79
Yup! Not only is raising money for things corrupt, it's establishment-status-quo.
betsuni
Jul 2017
#118
So define the characteristics of "the person who votes or has the right to vote at an election."
ehrnst
Jul 2017
#94
This began as an interesting discussion. You've turned it into something else. Have a nice day.
Squinch
Jul 2017
#122
I've drilled down to the crux - that it's not as simple as some seem to think it is.
ehrnst
Jul 2017
#123
You haven't drilled down to anything. You are, now, simply discounting anything that doesn't
Squinch
Jul 2017
#135
Here's the precise quantitative breakdown you need to answer your question
IronLionZion
Jul 2017
#128
I get angry every time I see Dems accused of being only against Trump, having no message.
betsuni
Jul 2017
#100
Wow, 30 bullet points and not a single fucking one addressing cannabis legalization.
Warren DeMontague
Jul 2017
#104