Augie RayNov 16

When Republicans in their 30s get caught supporting Hitler in a group chat, conservatives call them “kids.”

When underage girls get sexually abused by Trump's friends (and probably Trump), conservatives call them “young women.”

The language tells you everything you need to know about GOP morality and family values.

Show threadLance HomerNov 16
@augieray While I agree with you that the description of each group is reprehensible, I find the hasty generalization at the end to be one that will lock people into their political identities. The response will be “How dare you say that about me!” rather than a personal morally reflective response.
Show threadAugie RayNov 16
@lancehomer Tough.
Show threadLance HomerNov 16
@augieray I get that calling it out feels good. I am just careful about how language lands. If we want people to examine their own choices, painting the whole group with a single brush usually shuts that down. That is my only point.
Show threadAugie Ray
@lancehomer If you think MAGA people follow me and will be informed by what I post, I think you're wrong. I post to like-minded people, and I hope they stay enraged, engaged and eager to vote.
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Show threadSune AukenNov 16

@augieray @lancehomer

Self-confessed cheerleader here. I agree completely.

Keeping an ally standing and engaged is a crucial and worthy task.