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I was listening to the most current episode of the Trillbilly Workers Party podcast, and Terence mentioned a good point that I've never been able to articulate. He was talking about how libs chalk a lot of stuff up to "racism", which isn't wrong on its face, but he was talking about how that only gets you halfway there. There's more to the racism accusation. Some racists advocate for subjugating minorities, and others advocate for killing minorities (his example). What makes the difference? Obviously, it's what they can extract from the people they opress

It got me thinking that maybe that would be an avenue to walk libs all the way to a better point with some of their glib sayings they use on repeat.

"History will remember/judge"

History is written by the victors, and if you let them win without a fight, this is a hollow saying.

"The whole world is watching"

Really? A quarter don't care, half actively cheer it on, and the rest are people that already agree with you.

"They vote against their best interests"

Why isn't there someone presenting something to vote for that is in their interests? Nobody is listening to the grievances that are legit, left or right of center

And my favorite #resist.

What are libs on the ground actually doing to resist? They've had almost a decade to triangulate a good strategy.

I'd be interested in hearing if anyone has had any luck walking people further down the path that their "Gliberalisms" have started.

Maybe it's not worth it anymore. Maybe it's just a conclusion they have to make on their own.

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