messaging

Head the Wurlizter Off at the Pass

So I've been receiving a bunch of White Nationalist and Social Conservative messaging in my social media feed.

Conflation, Coincidence, and Conspiracy Theory

I think it is an interesting conflation of two overlapping, yet distinct groups. And I do know there is a lot of overlap, I'm well aware of Dominionism and the depth of it's wicked grip on American politics.

Is "Alt-Right" Part of a Political Realignment Strategy?

So "alt-right" has become a buzzword. I guess it's the politically correct term for Mouthbreather™ (hat tip to the former Mike Malloy). I just heard it a few weeks ago, and it seems to be everywhere these days.

It seems that there has been some care to point at the "alt-right" for the woes of America and the Republican Party.

It's almost as if the regular old Right bears no responsibility for stoking the Tea Party and pushing inhumane public policy.

Framing Values -- Shaping vs Molding

There's a nice Framing Diary over at dKos by Cognitive Politics.

I'm a real sucker for framing, as it works so well for me professionally with my interaction with clients. It also is a great concept for improved learning and communication. Anyway, I got like half way through, about right here: