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55. There is a good type of "weird" and a bad type of "weird"...

Reply to BlueTsunami2018 (Reply #27)

Tue Jul 30, 2024, 02:56 PM

Jul 2024

You are right. "Deviant" may be a better word to describe them but "weird" is a better word for them to understand.

I do think we need to be careful not to over use it. We need to use it strategically for it to be most effective.

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About this "weird" talking point that's circulating amongst dems... [View all] diva77 Jul 2024 OP

... mcar Jul 2024 #1

I think it's OK for a short burst. But beyond that it becomes sophomoric. LeftInTX Jul 2024 #2

Sophomoric propaganda works. Repeat. Rinse. Repeat. Rinse. Marcus IM Jul 2024 #5

That souns just like something someone else once said. Interesting... Torchlight Jul 2024 #10

we're just going with the flow. And it's getting under trump's skin ecstatic Jul 2024 #3

The term "weird" is better. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #4

We only need it for a few months orthoclad Jul 2024 #56

I think we should switch it up every 2 or 3 weeks. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #58

I'm thinking until the election, then orthoclad Jul 2024 #60

After the election it is a whole new ballgame. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #61

Governing doesn't start orthoclad Jul 2024 #63

Governing will start the second the vote count comes in. Irish_Dem Jul 2024 #64

There is a difference between "hyperfocused on D&D" weird and "middle school kids need genital inspections before WhiskeyGrinder Jul 2024 #6

You and I don't always agree, but when we do... yardwork Jul 2024 #13

Don't over-think things. Sogo Jul 2024 #7

Please, let's not microsplit hairs. Trump is not just weird, he is FUCKING WEIRD. Yes, WEIRD WEIRD WEIRD! Deek1935 Jul 2024 #8

I'm weird. Trump is weirder. orthoclad Jul 2024 #9

Oh for Fuck's sake edhopper Jul 2024 #11

Unilateral disarmament always Prairie Gates Jul 2024 #20

So sick of all the pearl-clutching scolding. Sky Jewels Jul 2024 #37

yup obamanut2012 Jul 2024 #46

You have to remember who of all people they are talking about, tRUMP and his scumbags have long been SWBTATTReg Jul 2024 #12

Weirdness aside, there are some mean sounding responses here - kind of surprising. Oh well. I don't have media diva77 Jul 2024 #14

Trump is all about the middle school emotional level of being "cool." wnylib Jul 2024 #54

Yes. It's calling the bully weird. Quiet Em Jul 2024 #59

I've been calling him a weird dude for years FrankBooth Jul 2024 #15

There is formal usage. There is informal usage. rarely the 'twain shall meet. Torchlight Jul 2024 #16

Yeah John Shaft Jul 2024 #17

I think there's good weird and bad weird. alarimer Jul 2024 #18

Creepy weird is the vibe. That is what is meant. boston bean Jul 2024 #21

I agree with you democrattotheend Jul 2024 #19

Thank you for your post, democrattotheend. I am sorry you have had to endure name calling like that. Good for you for diva77 Jul 2024 #32

JFC enough with the scolding ibegurpard Jul 2024 #22

We've got to denormalize their BS. Trump's insanity has been normalized for too long. MaryMagdaline Jul 2024 #23

It's weird not to be accepting of others. SalviaBlue Jul 2024 #24

Give us a fucking break with the "we 're better than this" pearl clutching DFab420 Jul 2024 #25

Yeah, those rightwing deviants sure are weird. Think. Again. Jul 2024 #26

This is the kind of shit that keeps us losing. BlueTsunami2018 Jul 2024 #27

There is a good type of "weird" and a bad type of "weird"... kentuck Jul 2024 #55

This isn't about us Blue Owl Jul 2024 #28

I think creepy works better Doc Sportello Jul 2024 #29

I'm glad you said this. Music Man Jul 2024 #30

I think it'll work to get us past the DNC. BluesRunTheGame Jul 2024 #31

It seems like it's incredibly effective at triggering MAGAts. TygrBright Jul 2024 #33

The word "weird" is a stab to the heart of white males airing grievances, especially when women call them that. Efilroft Sul Jul 2024 #34

It is time for the messed up assholes to stop being allowed "default" status TheKentuckian Jul 2024 #35

I LOVE the use of weird. It's getting under their skin. That is fantastic. Ferrets are Cool Jul 2024 #36

Don't overthink it. edisdead Jul 2024 #38

Good lord.... edisdead Jul 2024 #39

Lol XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #65

My favorite rhetorician, Professor Jennifer Mercieca, says it's an important strategy to "weirdify" Trump, Vance, summer_in_TX Jul 2024 #40

I rather call Trump et al Assholes LostOne4Ever Jul 2024 #41

Sure and then somebody will point out the sexual aspect of the term 'asshole' Voltaire2 Jul 2024 #45

I see it as a way to mitigate Trump's labeling and demeaning of other people who question or oppose him. jalan48 Jul 2024 #42

OMG. IT'S WORKING. GaYellowDawg Jul 2024 #43

the word can be changed; the strategy needs to go harder strauberry Jul 2024 #44

Gloves are OFF, and they are FUCKING WEIRD! Brainfodder Jul 2024 #47

I just don't like it. It feels awkward and forced. Bonx Jul 2024 #48

The whole RNC Convention looked like a gathering of Lizard People Chakaconcarne Jul 2024 #49

And still ANOTHER newdayneeded Jul 2024 #50

Language is VERY important. That's how they got ALL the power they have. NoSheep Jul 2024 #51

Weird post. Basso8vb Jul 2024 #52

I don't think people are being mean Keepthesoulalive Jul 2024 #53

Not Meant As A Lecture? ProfessorGAC Jul 2024 #57

It's funny, but like the couch & dolphin thing, it doesn't increase our support among voters Bucky Jul 2024 #62