Comments by "Cinderball" (@cinderball1135) on "Donald Trump is Barreling Towards Landslide Re-Election" video.

  1. I don't agree with your assertion in this video - I don't see Trump on a path to reelection - and it seems like this is one of your "devil's advocate" style of videos, where you take a controversial viewpoint in order to then deliver your actual point. I do think people need to realise that if they don't vote, Trump getting reelected is a serious possibility - but at the same time I dislike scare tactics. As somebody who's lived through the 2016 referendum here in the UK, let me tell you, even if your facts are accurate, scare tactics only serve to antagonise your supporters and whip up your opposition. Here's a more viable strategy: I think Democrats (and by extension, more liberal or centrist platforms like your own) should focus on airing good policies and talking about the concrete steps we could collectively take to build a better future for America and the rest of the free world. Talk about legislative reform, abolition of the Electoral College, a more comprehensive welfare system, medicare for all, environmental protections, clampdowns on government corruption, disentanglement of the judiciary from political appointments, term limits for law enforcement officials as well as members of Congress - these are things which Trump supporters may actually cross the floor to accomplish, and are universal goods. They may well listen to policies like these and think "huh, that's a good idea, why doesn't my Republican representative want to implement these?" and boom - you have paved the way to change somebody's mind. That person will then maybe go out there and find the candidate who does promise to implement those policies (or at least is running on a platform more friendly to them). Call me naive, but I think the one thing which can cut through the negativity and the vitriol of our politics right now is actually a little bit of positivity and genuine compassion. The power of heart is something Trump will never understand, harness or defeat - why else are Republicans apparently so afraid of AOC? :)
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