... but then it’s too late.
The only way to eliminate LIV’s is to change the two institutions have that have and have had so much sway over them ..the schools and the media. Until we reclaim them, we can hang it up.
Something my daughter used to tell me — when she was in college as the editor of the newspaper — was that while the Democrats were active on campus and were readily available to provide support or answer questions, the Republicans simply didn’t show up — didn’t even TRY with the student population. Perhaps our side just needs to start “showing up” more — on campuses, in schools, at school board meetings, etc.
What IS our presence in these areas? Democrats have simply been OPERATIVE in these areas, for a very, very long time. They have created partnerships with corporations (i.e, Scholastic books) for example ....and thus have been able to punch out literally drivel and other half baked ideas and made it available to the masses for consumption.
MOST parents are good and want the best for their kids ...but the “best” isn’t available.
As for the media, I think it’s about generating media alternatives ... re-educating people on the trule role of the press. ANd just turning off the TV, starving the beast, etc.
I think we need to start with analyzing which messages they are getting, and from WHERE/WHOM they are getting them, and either provide a balance and a CHOICE or an alternative. Maybe we just aren’t providing enough of an alternative.