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bigmonkey

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63. For language, you could also look at George Lakoff

Thu Jul 26, 2012, 05:15 PM

Jul 2012

His book "Don't Think of an Elephant" is about RW use of language, and how to counter it with an organic, liberal usage. I bought 10 copies in 2004 and handed them around where I work (a university). I think it's less than $15, it's a small book, but very helpful.

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If you're like me, you struggle with how to INTERACT with others who seem so hard-hearted (edited) [View all] OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 OP

You're too kind! I think people who lack compassion should be pushed out snappyturtle Jul 2012 #1

LOL! No, no, it's fine. Believe me, I hear you... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #2

I hope you're right! nt snappyturtle Jul 2012 #3

Don't feel bad, snappyturtle. I'm in a funk today too. Been there for a couple of weeks, calimary Jul 2012 #52

Thank you....now I don't feel so alone with my thoughts! snappyturtle Jul 2012 #53

Let them be where they are Ricochet21 Jul 2012 #4

I can reach out and extend an invitation to see things differently... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #5

+1000 DeSwiss Jul 2012 #18

I surely didn't always feel this way, kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #6

What's strange that I see get the red out Jul 2012 #7

I need to study Clinton then... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #8

Well, then I'm an expert get the red out Jul 2012 #11

Nice :) OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #12

I came up with a few loaded words get the red out Jul 2012 #15

dang... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #16

Are you equally tolerant of these words: Fruit of Islam Jul 2012 #17

Wow! A troll on ASAH? Kookaburra Jul 2012 #19

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #20

Both of those accounts was the same repeat troll (Islam and icke.) Ruby the Liberal Jul 2012 #22

LOL OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #23

I would LOL if your reaction down is up Jul 2012 #40

Please keep in mind... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #42

Post removed Post removed Jul 2012 #47

See, I just learned something... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #48

And I learned something, as well... japa beads jamie Jul 2012 #49

Dude, I am watching you icymist Jul 2012 #51

And what is that supposed to mean? Sadge Sun-tastic Jul 2012 #61

Any other questions? icymist Jul 2012 #64

I have one! Pick me!!! davsand Jul 2012 #65

Yes. eager beaver. Jul 2012 #66

This guy keeps reincarnating as another name only! icymist Jul 2012 #50

That's a hoot! Kookaburra Jul 2012 #25

Definitely weird! kimmerspixelated Jul 2012 #28

I just got back on here get the red out Jul 2012 #37

I don't know if this troll was a conservative or not, kentauros Jul 2012 #39

Funny how quick you are to label someone... lightworker at work Jul 2012 #45

The troll-label is appropriate. kentauros Jul 2012 #54

Just because I have a low post count Sadge Sun-tastic Jul 2012 #60

A low post count can contribute to the troll-label. kentauros Jul 2012 #62

Sorry, I'm married to a Republican get the red out Jul 2012 #56

Why in heavens would my post violate you? down is up Jul 2012 #41

Yes, why? get the red out Jul 2012 #35

Public transportation??? OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #27

I can think of at least two reasons for why they'd dislike public transportation. kentauros Jul 2012 #31

racism and classism get the red out Jul 2012 #36

Unreal.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #43

For language, you could also look at George Lakoff bigmonkey Jul 2012 #63

If you're talking about our fellow Liberals, kentauros Jul 2012 #9

Oh, yes, there have been many conversations here at DU.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #14

Like so many things, I think it's semantics, kentauros... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #26

Maybe I'm just too tired to read (and comprehend) kentauros Jul 2012 #29

I haven't seen help refused very often... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #30

I think we're both trying to get to the foundation of it, kentauros Jul 2012 #32

Well said, kentauros.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #34

"I have to wonder if any of them other than the TROLLS read us" lightworker at work Jul 2012 #46

"Repeat offenders" such as yourself, kentauros Jul 2012 #55

I bet I know why that view exists from an "emotional" standpoint get the red out Jul 2012 #57

Just yesterday I listened to one of Alan Cohen's recent shows. kentauros Jul 2012 #58

I agree with you completely get the red out Jul 2012 #59

I think of it as kinda like not being able to hear a dog whistle. davsand Jul 2012 #10

Wow, that is powerful... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #13

We are living in the age of manufactured consent that reaches people via emotions, not fact. mother earth Jul 2012 #21

.... OneGrassRoot Jul 2012 #24

Never underestimate the evil that exists. If there truly is a shift, it will come about because mother earth Jul 2012 #33

Manipulation get the red out Jul 2012 #38

I find that I just laugh at them. BlueToTheBone Jul 2012 #44

sowing seeds of love needs the soil of a receptive heart NuttyFluffers Aug 2012 #67

... OneGrassRoot Aug 2012 #68