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To: Vets_Husband_and_Wife
I believe you are sincere and your opinions thoughtful. I hope we are all big enough to accept constructive criticism for what it's worth...trying to improve what we do. All the FR chapters that have engaged in this preemptive strike against Hillary's presidential ambitions (we had our own successful FReep her in LA!) should be commended for their efforts!

It is important, before we hit the streets, to think about who is the target and devise a message that will resonate and achieve the goals for which we invest our time and money. We have to keep in mind that FReepers are not "normal people"...heheh. We are more informed and being ardent conservatives, may be more incensed at some of the debauchery of the Clinton Adminstration than the normal middle of the road voter (who should be our targets for the next election). What sets us off may not be the same for them. Unfortunately, I think some strategies that are being pushed as effective are actions that we think are hilarious but may be ineffective in achieving the goal of keeping Hillary out of the White House.

It is my opinion and the opinion of others that attacking Hillary for primarily Bill's foibles may not only be unproductive but counterproductive. For instance, previous studies have shown that when it comes to the Monica issue, Hillary elicits some sympathy as the "wronged woman"...particularly with other women. Why spend effort sending a message that may cast Hillary as a victim? If we make it easy for the left and press to label us "Clinton Haters", we've lost the advantage.

There is one thing for sure, non democrats just don't trust her. Also, people have negative feelings about the overall Clinton administration. We should use these. Reinforce people of their subconscious feelings of distrust about her. Tie Hillary to the general corruption of that Administration without getting specific. If we want to get specific, there is plenty of Hillary-only ammo such as the healthcare debacle, the pardons, the White House Silverware, her grand jury testimony, etc.

With all the tools at our disposal, I say let's keep it clean and witty...no need stooping to bathroom humor and being marginalized as typical "Clinton haters" or kooks. We need to keep in mind that hopefully there will be many more FReeper activists down the road. Let's make sure we hand them a legacy that opens doors and people's minds and projects a reputation of swift effective street activism as well as professionalism.

146 posted on 07/29/2003 9:38:10 AM PDT by Bob J (Freerepublic.net...where it's always a happening....)
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To: Bob J
Well said Bob. Thanks
147 posted on 07/29/2003 11:33:35 AM PDT by Vets_Husband_and_Wife (CNN: where " WE report what WE decide!!")
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