Posted on 06/29/2015 7:14:26 AM PDT by Kaslin
The left has figured out how to successfully push through its agenda by using one simple tactic: demonizing the right. Even if there is no truth to the cruel labels, the left has figured out they work. Repeat the words "bigot,” "hate,” "sexist" and "intolerant" enough and they will start to stick. It’s known as the “framing war,” and Republicans aren’t very good at it, probably because we’re too nice. We’re the party of Judeo-Christian morality, so calling the opposition names isn’t considered polite. Instead, we naively think we can stick to debating the substance of issues and the truth will win out.
We saw how a very small minority within the left, the gay community – less than three percent of the population – was able to implement same-sex marriage. A small group of radicals labeled anyone who disagreed with their approach as bigots full of hate. They launched a clever ad campaign with glamorous, photoshopped pictures of celebrities in white wearing No H8 stickers on their faces and duct tape over their mouths. The approach worked, and the movement picked up steam. Support for same-sex marriage increased from 27 percent in 1996 to 60 percent this year, culminating in last week’s sweeping Supreme Court decision.
The irony was many of the activists were full of hate for anyone who disagreed with their methods - even libertarians who simply wanted government completely out of marriage. There was no room for compromise or alternative solutions. Christians found themselves on the receiving end of a barrage of profanity. But it didn’t matter, the mantra had already been successfully set, that Christians were full of hate. In the biggest show of irony, the activists brazenly tweeted out profanity using the hashtag #LoveWins toward anyone who disagreed with their methods after the Supreme Court announced its decision.
The left also had some success last week demonizing the right as racist over the Confederate flag controversy. But in reality, the Confederate flag is the legacy of Democrats, right up through recent years, and they should have been held accountable for the racism. Where were conservatives? Too busy apologizing to engage in the framing war.
The latest area the left is attempting to get ahead of the right through demonization is global warming. They’ve tried several sneaky phrases, hoping to get one to stick; the latest is “climate denier.” The right needs to respond aggressively and place an unflattering label on the left where it belongs. Perhaps a phrase like “global warming mythmakers” or “manmade global warming liars,” and use it consistently and often.
For years, when I didn’t feel like engaging in an intellectual debate with someone, I merely responded with a personal attack directed at them, and it virtually always shut them down. Someone accuses me of being racist/sexist/homophobic? Instead of trying to defend myself, I respond back and point out how they are racist/sexist/homophobic. It usually catches them off balance and they end up trying to defend the indefensible, “have you stopped beating your wife yet?”
Part of the problem is the left substantially controls education and the media. Children are constantly bombarded by messages that the right is full of hate and bigots. We have a generation of Millennials who have grown up with this indoctrination. This is why it is even more imperative to counter that message with one equally as effective.
This is no longer the nostalgic era of the late William F. Buckley, Jr., where people only had a few political sources to choose from, such as reading National Review or watching Firing Line. Nowadays, there are thousands if not millions of news sources and people are overwhelmed with information. Have you seen how thin the print version of National Review is today? The right can no longer count on winning the debate with reasoned arguments alone. As we’re preaching to the choir at Tea Party meetings, the left has our children captive in school teaching them we’re haters.
The truth is, the far left does hate the right, so calling the left bigots is no longer a stretch. How many times have you been attacked on Twitter or Facebook with profane language or threats over your right-leaning viewpoints? I’m beginning to lose track of all the people I’ve had to block. The hate is increasing exponentially.
Bill Clinton was considered a genius as president for using the method of “triangulation” to get his agenda implemented. I would argue that Obama is even more of a genius. He successfully brought Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals into the White House, allowing him to accomplish his full left-wing agenda without resorting to the compromise of triangulation with Republicans.
While the right should use the Alinskyite tactic of vilifying your opponent back, they should not engage in Alinsky’s crooked methods, such as lying. A Democrat activist friend of mine told me if he ever went public about all the corruption he’s seen within his party, it would make a huge story. It is another reason we are at a disadvantage.
Yes, Jesus said to turn the other cheek. But he also threw the money changers out of the temple. Conservatives need to stop reacting and start branding the left. Repeat after me: I’m not a progressive because I’m not a hateful, racist, sexist bigot. Why are you?
Time to all join hands and sing along,
The sun is gonna shine again.
So stand up and cheer, toast without fear,
Be proud of your country.
If it’s Gay and it’s Ghetto then it’s good!
That’s the new American Way!
Forget Mom and Pop and apple pie,
Red White and Blue they can all say goodbye!
If it’s Gay and it’s Ghetto then it’s good!
Time to stand up for what is right!
Boy and Boy Girl and Girl, Rainbow flag unfurl,
Pants on your butt, It’s a Brand New World!
If it’s Gay and it’s Ghetto then it’s good!
Forget the old American Dream!
They say you can win but you’ll take it on the chin!
The game is rigged except for White Men!
If it’s Gay and it’s Ghetto then it’s good!
America is on the rise!
You can be anything you want to be,
Trans-Genner Trans-Racial even Trans-Species!
If it’s Gay and it’s Ghetto then it’s good!
Diversity and Tolerance for all!
We don’t allow Bigotry we don’t allow Hate!
NORMAL is the only thing we can’t tolerate!
So, basically, call them on the lie and have them explain.
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GOP needs to develop training on such tactics and techniques, because too many of their candidates get lost in interviews and debates. Recall Romney’s deer-in-the-headlights look when Steffie asked what he would do about a state banning contraceptions.
The Dems certainly are schooled on the alinsky tactics.
No, it's NOT. What they do is put a pretty face on the vilest of passions!
IF YOU CHANGE THE LANGUAGE YOU CHANGE THE DEBATE!
Take the homosexual agenda for example. It's disgusting. It's disease riddled. It leads to uncontrollable molestations. It destroys lives. They hate, they ttack those who are clean. They want to destroy all that's good so the rest of the world can be as miserable and dysfunctional as they are. They're nothing short of Satanic.
So what did the radical left do? They changed the language. Miserable and diseased was changed to "Gay", as in happy, joyous, a thing of good report. (Who would not support and gravitate words and thoughts like that?)
Then they designed their motto - A happy pony flag with beautiful rainbow colors that represent peace, loveliness, and comfort (It doesn't come any more nonthreatening than that. )
Then, to make it even less intimidating, they had fancy, fun parades. Wheeeee! Look kids! Look at all the pretty costumes! (and they made the people smile. Isn't that special?)
They took a horrendous thing and make it attractive by changing the languages and image associated with it. They put a pretty mask on the one of ugliest of faces yet, and actuality got away with it!
THE TRUTH: It's the brutal dismemberment of a human infant while it's still alive, and it's done without as little as an aspirin to dull the pain.(People know this, but don't want to hear it - like where their meat comes from. They're rather hear words that are comforting instead)
THE DISTRACTION (changing the language): A woman's right to choose. (being able to choose something by yourself is nice. Very nice. )
The right to her own body (who wants someone else controlling their body? Also very nice. The dead baby isn't brought to mind at all. )
Get it? Change the language and you change the debate.
From now on, everything right wing MUST have a beautiful and comforting face, language, and image - because the left will NEVER remove it's false face and expose it's real hidiousness.
Who could oppose us then? By golly, we're absolutely wonderful! A pleasure to be around! And our agenda is so protective, so pleasing, and so secure, so positive.
When both side appear beautiful and comforting, the REAL debates can begin (And in a real debate, conservatives always win)
Use their own set of rules rules against them.
when what we should be doing is coming up with better 3-word slogans or catchy rhymes than the totalitarian pigs.(is it ok to repurpose the word 'pigs' again?)
"Incite your enemies to anger (or nasty language), and then use that anger (or hateful language) against them" - Saul Alinski.
( And then they put really nice names on all their hate and destruction so no one notices - like "tolerance.").
Why do you think oboma and the homos are rubbing their nasty genitals in your face? They want you to get angry - real angry, so they can "prove" to the nation our side is nothing but a bunch of violent haters that have to be stopped.
See how that works?
I was going to disagree with you because I think that the left uses ALL possible means to win. They make their views sound attractive and un-opposable. They mock us. They lie. They cheat. They marginalize us. They outshout us.
I’m not willing to lie or cheat, but I have no problem mocking them. I used to be “nice” but I’m not longer willing to be “nice” if that means sparing the feelings of evil people.
At any rate, I looked at your posting history. You are honest, nice, consistent, intelligent, and logical. I hope you continue in that vein. I think we need to attack on several fronts and your approach is definitely one of them. Thanks for being here, for being a thoughtful conservative, and for posting. Keep up the good work.
“and Republicans aren’t very good at it”
Because Republicans don’t really stand for anything. They advocate just a little less than Dems. That’s why they always come across as mean-spirited cheapskates.
Yes. One can only hope and pray that eventually the dumbass populace will wake up and finally say “hey, waaaaiiittt a minute. This isn’t making sense anymore”. But they won’t.
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