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Tuesday, February 24, 2015

A good read

The Strict Father Is at the Core of Conservative Ideology and Values

By George Lakoff, Chelsea Green Publishing | Book Excerpt

Learn more about how progressives can better express values that improve the common good - through political language that appeals to people's better selves. Get THE ALL NEW Don't Think of an Elephant! Know Your Values and Frame the Debate by the master of "framing," George Lakoff. Click here now to receive your copy. '

Liberals tend not to understand conservatives, and their confusion is showing. On the one hand liberals see conservatives in disarray and react with glee at the fragmentation: the Tea Party vs. Libertarians vs. Neocons vs. Wall Street. Eric Cantor, the Republican Majority Leader, brought down by a Tea Party unknown. John Boehner unable to control his majority in the House. Republican primary challenges everywhere.

On the other hand, liberals are scared stiff of the Koch brothers and other wealthy Republicans bankrolling Republican candidates at every level all over the country. They are scared of a Republican takeover. And they should be.

Which is it?

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