.@emptywheel has huge following, writes biting criticism that gets lots of responses. Some angry (and both mean and funny, which cuts) but
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I think having a consistent strategy is useful (mocking, aggression, ignoring) but has to be organic instinct or gets exhausting
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I should figure one out and stick with it, but it doesn't come naturally and I resent having to put in the effort.
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And in addition to the (v. significant) emotional toll, it kills opportunities for meaningful discussion.
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I actually HAVE been trying to engage more since election, too. At a minimum to create cognitive dissonance
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It may help that I live in flyover, but I think there is a lot of room for persuasion Dems aren't using.
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There's "persuasion," and then there's discussions in which the other person suddenly calls you a dumb whore.
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And that's what
@Susan_Hennessey is saying I'm rarely called, which is true.
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i suspect it also has to do w/ your considerable following but i'm just guessing. enjoy reading you.
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I admit to occasionally just RTing the dumbest attacks (usu during Dem primary tho), when that helps
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that's like a pony tail on a day when you didn't wash your hair: par for the course, folks.
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you're the best
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