Good advice.
Learn the lessons of the VA election: GOP will run on CRT & similar culture war BS in 22.
Pass the 2 infrastructure bills.
Sell the infrastructure bills 24 x 7.
Run smart campaigns.
Learn the lessons of the VA election: GOP will run on CRT & similar culture war BS in 22.
Pass the 2 infrastructure bills.
Sell the infrastructure bills 24 x 7.
Run smart campaigns.
https://twitter.com/blankslate2017/status/1455701199919874058
How do we avoid culture wars, when the GOP plans to run on lies?
"So, how do we discredit lies without repeating them and spreading them further? The answer is simple. When reporting false statements, always lead with the truth. (con.)
"So, how do we discredit lies without repeating them and spreading them further? The answer is simple. When reporting false statements, always lead with the truth. (con.)
"UC Berkeley Cognitive Linguist George Lakoff is one of the most prominent figures to promote this idea. He suggests that when reporting [a lie], we should always talk about the truth first. (con.)
"Then, we should briefly note the lie before going back to the truth. He sometimes refers to this idea as a #TruthSandwich."
"Instead of directly repeating a false claim, consider this framing instead:
'The facts are X, but some have falsely claimed Y. Let’s focus on X.'
'The facts are X, but some have falsely claimed Y. Let’s focus on X.'
"This is a simple solution that journalists, social media managers, fact-checking websites, and individuals can use to make sure that we spread truth, not lies.
"When reporting lies, the facts should always come first. This way, our minds will stop confusing 'alternative facts' with real ones."
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