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> I refuse to associate with Republicans i I understand I urge you to reconsider The purpose of the policies are to create division that can then be exploit
by worik 1y ago
> I refuse to associate with Republicans i
I understand
I urge you to reconsider
The purpose of the policies are to create division that can then be exploited.
So fight them by building bridges and maintaining relationships
It is hard work, but it is the most effective way to fight these people who would sacrifice general peace and prosperity for the sake of their personal greed
- baggachipz 1y ago"When they go low, we go high" hasn't worked for a long time. They always find new ways to go lower and drag everyone with them.
- worik 1y agoIt worked for Obama - domestically
- baggachipz 1y agoDid it though? He was constantly stymied, most of his policy goals were thwarted by republicans (specifically McConnell) saying that their only goal was to kill anything Obama wants. Romneycare was completely gimped. They went low, and it worked.
- anigbrowl 1y ago'Fight them by collaborating as best you can' is an absolute losing strategy. The GOP isn't a normal political party any more, where you can appeal to long term interests, the back and forth of the political pendulum, national values and so on.