I’m not sure I have a slogan yet but I’ve been struggling by how the right has swerved even farther away from true liberty, freedom and “family values.” So I feel like the Dems need to embody freedom FOR ALL. It’s the party that gives rights to everyone rather than forcing people into boxes or giving rights to a privileged few.
I couldn’t agree more. We have to do the work to actually make that happen and find a way to communicate that goal in an encompassing way. And not just the idea of freedom — lived freedom for all, whether it’s civil rights, or knowing how you’re going to buy groceries this week.
The phrase that came to my mind was "for everyone" - "for all" is short and sweet. But... some people actively want harm and suffering to fall on others, even if it means voting for harm for themselves.
They do, true. But that is some people. I may be an eternal optimist, but I believe most people don’t, and most people are focused on their own lives. What we really struck me this election was the simplicity of the Republican messaging. It’s effective
“Uplefting” really made me chuckle. And you know, I think the reason Obama had such a good slogan was because of his community organizing background. You can’t be mealy-mouthed doing that kind of work: you need to be able to make clear and concise points in a short amount of time. All of which is to say that instead of the Democratic establishment paying slick consultants for messaging, let the community organizers and state-level workers (many of whom are women, of all colors) do it. Or maybe even Tim Walz.
I’m glad it made you chuckle. I chuckled too when I first saw it on the text. What you’re saying about the community organizing is so perceptive. We should indeed tap the community organizers. Which brings up the issue of community — what I think is somewhat lacking among progressives.
Thank you for this! “Buyer beware!” might have worked before the election as I’m reading a lot of articles about buyer’s remorse from Trump voters who are belatedly understanding what they voted for. I will add the two books you recommend to my reading list. I have just finished “The Message” by Ta-Nehisi Coates and found it incredibly powerful in telling the stories that are rarely told in the US.
I love the comment you made in reply to a reader’s comment where you say “lived freedom for all, whether it’s civil rights, or knowing how you’re going to buy groceries this week.”
Oh, jeez, do I feel better at the idea of buyer’s remorse or infinitely more rage??!! Thank you for this, and for adding to the book suggestions. I have not read this one by Coates yet, it is on the list.
I’m not sure I have a slogan yet but I’ve been struggling by how the right has swerved even farther away from true liberty, freedom and “family values.” So I feel like the Dems need to embody freedom FOR ALL. It’s the party that gives rights to everyone rather than forcing people into boxes or giving rights to a privileged few.
I couldn’t agree more. We have to do the work to actually make that happen and find a way to communicate that goal in an encompassing way. And not just the idea of freedom — lived freedom for all, whether it’s civil rights, or knowing how you’re going to buy groceries this week.
The phrase that came to my mind was "for everyone" - "for all" is short and sweet. But... some people actively want harm and suffering to fall on others, even if it means voting for harm for themselves.
They do, true. But that is some people. I may be an eternal optimist, but I believe most people don’t, and most people are focused on their own lives. What we really struck me this election was the simplicity of the Republican messaging. It’s effective
N🍊pe, not to☀️day!
“Uplefting” really made me chuckle. And you know, I think the reason Obama had such a good slogan was because of his community organizing background. You can’t be mealy-mouthed doing that kind of work: you need to be able to make clear and concise points in a short amount of time. All of which is to say that instead of the Democratic establishment paying slick consultants for messaging, let the community organizers and state-level workers (many of whom are women, of all colors) do it. Or maybe even Tim Walz.
I’m glad it made you chuckle. I chuckled too when I first saw it on the text. What you’re saying about the community organizing is so perceptive. We should indeed tap the community organizers. Which brings up the issue of community — what I think is somewhat lacking among progressives.
Thank you for this! “Buyer beware!” might have worked before the election as I’m reading a lot of articles about buyer’s remorse from Trump voters who are belatedly understanding what they voted for. I will add the two books you recommend to my reading list. I have just finished “The Message” by Ta-Nehisi Coates and found it incredibly powerful in telling the stories that are rarely told in the US.
I love the comment you made in reply to a reader’s comment where you say “lived freedom for all, whether it’s civil rights, or knowing how you’re going to buy groceries this week.”
Oh, jeez, do I feel better at the idea of buyer’s remorse or infinitely more rage??!! Thank you for this, and for adding to the book suggestions. I have not read this one by Coates yet, it is on the list.