Is anyone here in disagreement with the Democrat prediction of gaining house seats?

[Cancel 2020.1]

Says the people with pundits on their side that tell us we should "fear" white guys and that Trump is the same as Hitler because he says stuff that hurts their feelings sometimes.

A bit generalizing. I didn't realize there were pundits "on my side."

But you're deflecting, regardless. Trump is a textbook demagogue. Every candidate engages in some fearmongering. Few candidates make it an art form.

[dukkha]

It’s a lame comparison and it’s fear mongering.

my fav. fearmongering is on "nationalism". The have to dog whistle it up to "white nationalism"

When I say "no it's nationalism" ( as opposed to "globalism") they STILL have to fearmonger it up -
with "well the implication is white nationalism" no. no it's not. i even juxtaposed globalism for you.

But it's an ingrained taking point - they have to reflexively change it to be about race

[Sailor]

I disagree.

What better way to instill fear into minorities than telling them Trump is a Hitler? And yes, it’s ahistorical and absurd. It’s also a gross insult to survivors of the Reich.

I agree with your point. I think we are arriving at the same conclusion. If anyone knew the history of Hitler, they would see quite clearly there is no comparison at all to Trump and Hitler, or any American President for that matter. That comes down to the historical knowledge and intellect part of this.

[Cancel 2020.1]

I agree with your point. I think we are arriving at the same conclusion. If anyone knew the history of Hitler, they would see quite clearly there is no comparison at all to Trump and Hitler, or any American President for that matter. That comes down to the historical knowledge and intellect part of this.

There isn't "no comparison." They use the same exact techniques to manipulate a crowd - the same psychology.

[cancel2 2022]

There isn't "no comparison." They use the same exact techniques to manipulate a crowd - the same psychology.

Do you need to be reminded of Saul Alinky's rules?

1. "Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have."
2. "Never go outside the expertise of your people."
3. "Whenever possible go outside the expertise of the enemy."
4. "Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules."
5. "Ridicule is man's most potent weapon."
6. "A good tactic is one your people enjoy."
7. "A tactic that drags on too long becomes a drag."
8. "Keep the pressure on."
9. "The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself."
10. "The major premise for tactics is the development of operations that will maintain a constant pressure upon the opposition."
11. "If you push a negative hard and deep enough it will break through into its counterside"
12. "The price of a successful attack is a constructive alternative."
13. "Pick the target, freeze it, personalize it, and polarize it."

[Nordberg]

I agree with your point. I think we are arriving at the same conclusion. If anyone knew the history of Hitler, they would see quite clearly there is no comparison at all to Trump and Hitler, or any American President for that matter. That comes down to the historical knowledge and intellect part of this.

Few remember Hitler. Besides Trump equals Mussolini. That is where nationalism and corporations were merged into a government run by a brash and ruthless leader.

[Stretch]

If Pubs lose House & take Senate I'll go to sleep, get up, make breakfast, work, make dinner, go to sleep, repeat every day and night...happily.
If Pubs win both the House & Senate ^^^ DITTO^^^
Either way I have no plans to throw bricks, light fires, obstruct traffic or move to Canada.

[Life is Golden]

If Pubs lose House & take Senate I'll go to sleep, get up, make breakfast, work, make dinner, go to sleep, repeat every day and night...happily.
If Pubs win both the House & Senate ^^^ DITTO^^^
Either way I have no plans to throw bricks, light fires, obstruct traffic or move to Canada.

You're not part of the angry mob.

[sear]

" I have no plans to throw bricks, light fires, obstruct traffic or move to Canada. " S #97

So you'll do all that impromptu?
Good. I admire spontaneity.

Don't forget to "fall back".

[Darth Omar]

Few remember Hitler. Besides Trump equals Mussolini. That is where nationalism and corporations were merged into a government run by a brash and ruthless leader.

Mussolini sounds more like Hugo Chavez lol.

Learn your history before making such proclamations.

[Micawber]

There isn't "no comparison." They use the same exact techniques to manipulate a crowd - the same psychology.

Exactly the same techniques AND dehumanization of non white, non Christians people. There is a striking parallel. You would have to be completely
ignorant of pre-WWII the history not to see it.

[Eagle_Eye]

Based on polling data I have seen (we all know how accurate they are) there is a good chance the Dems will take the house. But the Repubs will keep the Senate.

[reagansghost]

If Pubs lose House & take Senate I'll go to sleep, get up, make breakfast, work, make dinner, go to sleep, repeat every day and night...happily.
If Pubs win both the House & Senate ^^^ DITTO^^^
Either way I have no plans to throw bricks, light fires, obstruct traffic or move to Canada.

who cares if you never leave that one bedroom apartment?

seriously?

[Sailor]

There isn't "no comparison." They use the same exact techniques to manipulate a crowd - the same psychology.

You seriously need to increase your oxygen uptake.

[Sailor]

Few remember Hitler. Besides Trump equals Mussolini. That is where nationalism and corporations were merged into a government run by a brash and ruthless leader.

That right there is the problem.