"12 suggestions for Democrats on how they might win back skeptical voters."
Posted by TW
on May 16, 2025, 10:21 am
Right now, the Democrats are a party adrift in a turbulent sea of nastiness. Not just in the rank and file, but in the party's leadership. This really only attracts fellow Trump haters who find it to be therapeutic to dog pile on Trump with those of a like mind. Unfortunately, the numbers that engage in this therapy are far short of those required to win elections. For what it is worth, I understand the hatred of Trump. There comes a point in which it is time to move from a failing strategy to a more productive strategy.
For those that say the Republicans need to engage in the same types of behavior Graboyes speaks to in this piece. I say that is also true. Everyone needs to adhere to civil discourse, and the battle in the arena of ideas requires no harsh rhetorical violence. Trump and the GOP came out on top in the last election primarily because it offered ideas that the electorate found preferable to what the Democrats served up in Biden's tenure.
Grayboyes covers that sentiment in the "Comments" section below the piece. Which I also suggest reading for some additional insight into this matter. I often find as much good information in the comments sections of much of what I read. Here it is: But again, the purpose of this piece was to offer unsolicited advice to those who are failing miserably at the task of persuasion. Were I to write a parallel piece about Trump and the Republicans, their answer would be, simply, "We've won everything. So, why the hell should we listen to you?" And they would have a point. Persuasive Beats Abrasive https://graboyes.substack.com/p/persuasive-beats-abrasive
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- "12 suggestions for Democrats on how they might win back skeptical voters." - TW May 16, 2025, 10:21 am
- The GOP may have "won everything" in the 2024 election, but not by very much - Sia May 18, 2025, 6:18 pm
- Character Matters - Skye May 18, 2025, 1:10 pm
- not exactly sure where to start with this - Trish May 17, 2025, 10:42 am
- I think one of Graboyes main points is that the Republicans currently hold - TW May 19, 2025, 9:47 am
- The point by point rebuttal is spot on and effective - Pikes Peak 14115 May 18, 2025, 10:20 am
- Noted (without much surprise) that TW did not respond. - SJW May 18, 2025, 10:20 am
- Good rebuttal! - greenman May 18, 2025, 9:38 am
- Well said and I agree.
 - Sia May 17, 2025, 4:46 pm
- All about.... - Skye May 17, 2025, 12:09 pm
- There's your problem. - Skye May 16, 2025, 12:22 pm
- For what it's worth.... - Skye May 16, 2025, 3:10 pm
- I see Graboyes suggestions as being common sense that is right for all to engage in. - TW May 16, 2025, 5:06 pm
- Wallowing in the mire? - Pikes Peak 14115 May 18, 2025, 4:21 pm
- Your problem there - greenman May 17, 2025, 7:22 am
- Exactly - Skye May 17, 2025, 8:37 am
- I do not expect civil discourse from you… - Skye May 16, 2025, 10:14 pm
- And you can offer NOTHING of value until you admit that Trump - SJW May 16, 2025, 5:26 pm
- It is totally about ideas and whose ideas are better or better received. - TW May 16, 2025, 12:56 pm
- I have a suggestion! - greenman May 16, 2025, 11:25 am
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