How can we neutralize Trump's fear-mongering and save what's left of our democracy?
POWER IN NUMBERS
A simple plan to make America more progressive, fast.
New from me in @gilduran and @georgelakoff FrameLab newsletter.
https://www.theframelab.org/harnessing-collective-power-to-overcome-trumps-fear-tactics/
Last week, a board member of Politico’s parent company blasted its reporters for alleged bias.
Meanwhile, Peter Thiel quietly invested $50M in the son of Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner.
The younger Döpfner's nickname?
“The German JD Vance.”
Let's talk about it 👇
https://www.thenerdreich.com/politico-peter-thiel-problem-dopfner-jd-vance/
The 'Misunderestimating' Trap:
Many progressives think that people who vote conservative are just stupid, especially those who vote against their economic self-interest.
Some believe that if we tell them the real economic facts, they will change how they vote.
In reality, those who vote conservative have other reasons, and we must understand them.
Conservative populism is cultural — not economic — in nature.
Conservative populists see themselves as oppressed by elitist liberals who look down their noses at them.
They see liberals as trying to impose an immoral "political correctness" on them.
And they are very angry about it.
More at FrameLab:
https://www.theframelab.org/twelve-communication-traps-democrats/
What’s behind the Tech/MAGA alliance?
A lot more than just a hatred of taxes and regulations….
It's a shared belief in a very specific moral order — a coherent, intersectional, organized system of supremacies.
https://www.theframelab.org/understanding-the-maga-tech-authoritarian-alliance/
The 'Misunderestimating' Trap:
Many progressives think that people who vote conservative are just stupid, especially those who vote against their economic self-interest.
Some believe that if we tell them the real economic facts, they will change how they vote.
In reality, those who vote conservative have other reasons, and we must understand them.
Conservative populism is cultural — not economic — in nature.
Conservative populists see themselves as oppressed by elitist liberals who look down their noses at them.
They see liberals as trying to impose an immoral "political correctness" on them.
And they are very angry about it.
More at FrameLab:
https://www.theframelab.org/twelve-communication-traps-democrats/
From the point of view of the brain, which is all you have for understanding the world, you're always using metaphors for understanding God.
You have no choice. Here’s why:
Some lessons from the 2024 election:
1. Strict Father morality is growing stronger.
2. Moving to the right failed – again. There is no "center" in American politics.
3. Attacking Trump helps Trump (because it makes him the center of attention).
4. Trump remains a super salesman. Underestimate him at your own risk.
5. People vote their values, not their self-interest.
6. Identity is not political destiny. Republicans are winning votes from women, Latinos and other groups. Democrats need to understand why.
7. Frames trump facts. People are buying into the alternate reality that authoritarian Republicans are creating.
8. Authoritarians are winning the communication war. They are have invested in messaging and media outlets for decades, and they are reaping results.
More at FrameLab:
https://www.theframelab.org/some-lessons-of-the-2024-election/
Trolling is a science.
When you respond to trolls, you reward them with clicks and clout.
Better to:
1. Avoid the engagement trap.
2. Frame issues from your own viewpoint.
3. Block!
Why you can’t win debating trolls (w @gilduran):
https://www.theframelab.org/response-in-reward-why-you-cant-win/
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