Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Mollie Hemingway, Ed. ·
April 20, 2012 at 5:32pm
Sorry to be focused on campaign strategy, but Jim Treacher over at The Daily Caller points out the latest bumper sticker from the Democratic Party:
He came up with his own version:
Being a libertarian who generally finds myself opposed to one or both of the parties on most issues, I kind of like where this could go. You want to take it from here, EJ?
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Mar '11
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
I like the dog-eating sticker because it is part of an Alinsky-ite tactic being used very effectively against Mr Obama - ridicule.
I think we will see this being increasingly used throughout the campaign, by the Twitter-based Tea Party (Prof Reynolds calls 'em the army of Davids) and it will confound Rob's doom-and-gloom prediction of an unassailable, charismatic, incumbent.
Breitbart is here.
Edited on April 20, 2012 at 5:43pmJan '11
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Treacher understands the essential thing: It's not so much fun for Democrats when we push back.
So keep pushing back - hard!
Don't debate people who hold you in contempt. Instead insult them. Mock them. Ridicule them.
The reward is that they will become gun-shy and hesitant. Doubt me? Let's see if the Democrats keep talking about Seamus now.
Aug '10
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
How About "Not A Recipient of Obama $$ " ?
( you realize that Timmy Geithner went to school in Bangkok, so some choice Lassie /Timmy jokes should be on the menu )
Edited on April 20, 2012 at 5:50pmJan '12
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Breitbart lives!
Mar '11
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
"Keep Your Hands Off My Wallet, My Guns, and My Dog."
Dec '10
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Spouse? ...eh, negotiable.
May '10
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Here's your real problem:
Jun '10
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Brietbart is here...
Obama: "I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth."
Romney: "Maybe but did he use a small silver spoon for his coke in college*."
*Barack H. Obama in Dreams of my Father
Jul '11
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Obama has given our country one giant coke binge.
karenwtn: Brietbart is here...
Obama: "I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth."
Romney: "Maybe but did he use a small silver spoon for his coke in college*."
*Barack H. Obama in Dreams of my Father · 1 minute ago
May '10
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Freesmith: Treacher understands the essential thing: It's not so much fun for Democrats when we push back.
So keep pushing back - hard!
Don't debate people who hold you in contempt. Instead insult them. Mock them. Ridicule them.
The reward is that they will become gun-shy and hesitant. Doubt me? Let's see if the Democrats keep talking about Seamus now. · 40 minutes ago
How bout "Bo --- it's what's for dinner"
Jun '10
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Obama: "Lunch wagon?"
Aide: "No sir...ask Governor Romney what it is. He'll know."
http://www.sleddogcentral.com/fun_photos/ainsworth_truck.jpg
Mar '11
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Edited on April 20, 2012 at 6:36pmApr '11
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
I love the note that this was the Dutch flag, suggesting that they were denying even being American. I'd like to add to that the fact that although the Dutch Republic (from whence I got my surname, ~400 years ago) was a key model for English freedom, and later for America, the Kingdom of the Netherlands is definitely not a republic today.
Jul '11
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Mongrolian Barbeque?
Jun '10
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Purebred=filet mignon? Mongrolian=hamburger?
Jun '10
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Here's an issue I've not heard discussed. Every dog I've ever known loves to stick his head out the window even at high speeds. I've gotta think old Seamus was in dog heaven.
Feb '12
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE3cpsdMg3Q&feature=youtube_gdata_playerEnjoy.Alinsky's now works for us.
Sep '10
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That was my first thought when I heard the story. Also, up north I see dogs in the beds of pick up trucks all the time on rural highways. What Romney did does not strike me as cruel in the least.
May '10
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Silver spoon? See Richards, Ann. Didn't work before...
Jan '11
Re: Where Negative Campaigns Lead
Mark Belling Fan and tabula rasa:
If you're explaining, you're losing.
The lesson remains - Attack!
People stop doing things that they enjoy and from which they benefit only when doing those things starts to hurt. Democrats enjoy heaping contempt on our politics and our leaders. They gain with the disinterested middle by creating the perception of their intellectual or moral superiority.
Don't debate. Push back. Hurt them. After all, how do you stop a bully?