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The most influential person in politics is you. Openly speaking out to your family and friends about the danger of Donald Trump is the best method of his defeat and the preservation of our democracy. All politics is local.

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Oh yeah, a lot of good that will do against the propaganda machine with billions of dollars to spend and a whole apparatus of disinformation to use. But, I’m sure my uncle who has gotten angry and cussed me out over politics will surely change his mind this time

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That’s exactly how the propaganda machine wants you to feel and speak. Parent comment is right. You are the one with the power. Exercise it as if you might lose it if you don’t!

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The propaganda to get people to disengage is so damn strong. It comes from the same place as “oh everyone’s equally corrupt” etc

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You have such a defeatist attitude. If that’s how you feel, just vote for Trump.

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You should look up Deep Canvasing. That technique is actually very effective at overcoming personal biases, and it’s a big reason why there was a huge public shift with regards to gay rights.

The propaganda machine isn’t omnipotent, as much as it would want you to believe that.

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Thanks for the plug, I’ll look it up.

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Right on, actual helpful techniques/information instead of being condescending or belittling! It seems so rare in political threads, thank you.

An article on using the technique for those interested.

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The path to freedom was made with the blood and guts of those who were brave enough to fight for it. I think to can yell your uncle he has betrayed the American people and has disgraced his family.

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