Thought of the day

[Mythsaje]

Progressive counter-talking-points from myself and other Democratic Underground Posters.

Tax-relief vs. Intelligent Taxation: “Use our taxes to help our neighbors, not hurt them.”

War on Terror vs. Criminal Prosecution: “Target terrorists, not innocent people.”

War on Drugs vs. Harm Reduction: “Save our police and prisons for killers, rapists, and thugs.”

Pro-Choice vs. Personal Liberty: “REAL Americans don’t surrender their bodies to their government.”

Liberal Media vs. Corporate Media: “A press that supports Corporate America over Citizen America is NOT a liberal media.”

Patriotism vs. Nationalism: "Nationalism argues that America can do no wrong. Patriotism is pointing out where it IS doing wrong."

Gun control vs. Firearm Safety: "Ensure safe and responsible gun ownership."

Outsourcing vs. Slave Labor. “Stealing jobs from Americans to exploit foreign workers is NOT a moral value.”

reposted from my blog @ http://sajewilliams.blogspot.com

[annabanana]

1. good framing there, mythsaje

And useful in a room full of morans.

[Mythsaje]

2. thank you n/t

[havocmom]

3. Good tips for chipping away at the neocon nonsense!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Turning propaganda back with truth and accurate wording is a damned fine idea that just about anyone can use in their day to day chats with others. We change the world one mind at a time.

[InternalDialogue]

4. Wonderful.

Nationalism argues that America can do no wrong. Patriotism is pointing out where it IS doing wrong.

This distinction is something I've needed to express too many times in recent months, but I didn't have phrasing in mind to make it work just right. Thank you (or whoever coined it) for the right tack.

[Mythsaje]

5. You're welcome

the phrasing was mine. :D

[annabanana]

6. a little evening kick. . . .n/t