That’s the problem with campaign strategies. It has descended into slander protected by the 1st amendment as the Supremes have defined it for political campaigns. Politicians use negative campaigning for one reason and one reason only. Because it works. Especially with the proliferation of mass media to potentially include anyone, accusations and name-calling get amplified. They take on the same sort of credence they have on elementary school playgrounds. With reliability to match. But it works. Everyone is ready to believe the worst of everyone else, and when we hear it we revel in it.
Demonizing people on the other side? Is it possible that people can have different opinions, support other candidates, advocate for contrasting policies without calling them (or being called) uncaring, deplorable, un-American, evil, or racist?
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 3 years ago
That’s the problem with campaign strategies. It has descended into slander protected by the 1st amendment as the Supremes have defined it for political campaigns. Politicians use negative campaigning for one reason and one reason only. Because it works. Especially with the proliferation of mass media to potentially include anyone, accusations and name-calling get amplified. They take on the same sort of credence they have on elementary school playgrounds. With reliability to match. But it works. Everyone is ready to believe the worst of everyone else, and when we hear it we revel in it.
admiree2 about 3 years ago
The 24 hour Policy Wonking business didn’t even last a week.
Now sex and money in politics…there are some things our US enlightened electorate can use to help decide how to vote.
Doug K about 3 years ago
Demonizing people on the other side? Is it possible that people can have different opinions, support other candidates, advocate for contrasting policies without calling them (or being called) uncaring, deplorable, un-American, evil, or racist?
the lost wizard about 3 years ago
We need free sanitizing.
megerkey about 3 years ago
24 Hr. Must be the old school method, with social media these days usually takes 24 minutes.