Repuke Coworker: "I took your $10 and saw F9/11 - Thank You"

[matcom]

"I am glad I saw it. Here is your $10 back."

Me: "Well?"

Him: "Pretty damning to Bush. I still think it is pure propoganda, albeit MAYBE factual, but propoganda nonetheless."

Me: "Did you learn anything from it?"

Him: "What is my choice? You don't think I am voting for Kerry do you?"

Me: "Well, what are you GOING to do? Anything?"

Him: "I am going to start to read a little more. Maybe I'll work on changing things on a local level. I don't like Bush as much as I did before but I really don't know what to do."

Me: "Anytime you want to talk, let me know."

I don't know what else to do but at least he saw the movie. I took the $10 and bought us each an Iced Coffee. Maybe he will sleep on it.

:shrug:

sorry this couldn't be more uplifting

[arcane1]

1. he's asking questions, that's a giant leap for most repubes!

:yourock:

:bounce:

[OSheaman]

2. Well, we can't expect miraculous changes overnight

If it makes Bush fans think, then that *is* uplifting.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

3. Did you ask him what he thought about

"now watch this drive"

and the "haves and the have mores?"

[Sweetpea]

4. Maybe factual is a great start

[CatWoman]

5. you believe that???!!??

I'm telling you, he scored a rock of crack!!!! :D

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[Walt Starr]

6. Actually, you got the guy thinking

and that is a step in teh right direction.

subtle reinforcement with evidence to back up Moore's claims is what you need to do now.

[supernova]

At least he was willing to see it

and repay the $10. I'd say that's honorable.

Sounds like he needs to spend some time working it out on his own. Good for him.

[proud patriot]

give it time Matcom

Perhaps reading more will help your coworker
figure it all out on his own terms .

[grasswire]

7. tell him to vote for someone else...

...if he can't vote for Kerry. Write in John McCain's name, or something. A protest vote is a vote against Bush.

[redqueen]

8. It was uplifting

This is a person who would have voted for Bu$h - now he may not (probably won't?). He didn't come back singing your or Mike's or Kerry's praises, but he's clearly thinking now, and he was obviously grateful. No fireworks, but him paying you back and saying he was glad to see it I think is telling.

Good show, matcom!

[Misinformed01]

9. Good! Plus Dadcom coming around,

and now my mother cussing like a sailor!

People are getting it!

[matcom]

22. oh, Dadcom is 100% on board

but he might be embarrassed by your mommy :D

[Misinformed01]

23. My God, can you believe that???

I can imagine he would be shocked!!!

What shoved her over the edge were the stupid Republicans asking for money!

[matcom]

24. HAHAHAHAHAHA

please tell your mom that I think she is damned sexy! (no offense intended) :D

[GreenPartyVoter]

10. Got him thinking. That is a start. And you can always

off the possibility of voting for a third party or indy candidate.

[dave29]

11. You did something amazing

you planted a seed. Now he will be questioning everything Bush says - and that's a great start.

[k in IA]

At least he is thinking and questioning more. F9/11 with an assist from

you planted a seed of doubt. Now, just let it grow.

[Lemonwurst]

12. Maybe he sits out this November...

That would be a pretty good outcome, given this type of person who never before considered that he has any CHOICE of who would get his votes.

[redqueen]

26. Hi Lemonwurst!

:hi:

Welcome to DU!

[blueraven95]

13. He has 4 months

you never know what can happen.

[Cleita]

14. It's hard sometimes for people to admit that they are wrong.

It makes them feel foolish. Give him time.

[giant_robot]

20. Agreed

I think this is just about the best outcome you could have hoped for.

[meegbear]

Is this a fundie guy you were talking about at the BBQ?

[hippiegranny]

15. he who expects nothing is never disapponted

what do you mean this wasn't uplifting? it's freakin' HUGE that he even went to see it! it's HUGE that now he is in a quandry about his vote! the seed of doubt has been planted. remember dadcom didn't come around over night!

[meegbear]

16. Is this a fundie guy you were talking about at the BBQ?

[matcom]

19. yuppers

i'll keep you updated if anything else developes with him

[LuminousX]

17. Isn't this all we can expect?

We aren't looking for instantaneous converts, we are looking for people to start viewing Bush without the rose colored glasses. That is all Moore is offering, a moment when there isn't a rosey hue placed over Bush's actions.

What people do afterwards is entirely up to them. Some will choose to put those glasses back on, but I believe many others will choose differently, to seek out more information. They shouldn't take Moore's word for it, but hopefully it will bring them to read Palast, look over Kerry's history and platform, and really evaluate the information the media is handing them.

[Dr Fate]

18. You planted a seed, Matcom- they take time to grow.

Great work!!!

[underpants]

21. Christ matcom that ONE VOTE could cost us Massachusetts!!!

:bounce:

Still it is good to get the word out. Word of mouth, from someone like him, could go along way.

[geniph]

25. It's time to point out to disaffected Republicans

that they DO have a choice. They don't have to not vote, or vote for Kerry, to show their disgust with *. Tell them to vote for the Democrats running for the House and Senate in their state instead of the Republicans. That's a vote of no confidence in the current government's policies, and much more effective than replacing just the President. Or encourage them to write in the name of a Republican they prefer for President - McCain, maybe, or Jack Kemp - you know, an actual Republican, not an Armageddonite.

[faithnotgreed]

27. its great - your respectful but engaging approach represents the best

of those who want real change in this country.

thank you for caring that much to talk to so many people.

we have to try and youre a great example of that

[nomatrix]

28. Pure propaganda how?

Was it the mother of the dead soldier going to D.C. and being verbally assaulted by that RW whore (my daughter said out loud in the theater "punch her!")

Or maybe it was the Caryle Group with GH Bush at the helm?

You know Moore left out the Moonies and the Washington Times.

Was it because he had the decency to not show the planes hitting the towers, and stuck to the emotion everyone was feeling. Except Bush. That was the first time I saw his krew standing around. There was nothing normal about that....propaganda.

Matcom sometimes you just can't win.

[camero]

29. Give him the $10 back

and tell him to see "The Corporation". Then he will get the whole picture. Micheal Moore has a cameo in it too.

[redqueen]

32. Now that's a damn fine idea!

:toast:

[jukes]

30. matcom

you made him think; that's pretty uplifting. i doubt he'll vote for kerry, but maybe he'll abstain. that doubles YOUR vote!

i'm uplifted!


:bounce:

[w4rma]

31. You got him thinking about how the world works outside of the fantasy box

that many Republicans seem to live in. That's a good start. :)

[Octafish]

33. "House of Bush, House of Saud" by Craig Unger.

Good place to start.

http://www.houseofbush.com/



Then there's "American Dynasty" by Kevin R. Phillips, a GOP Strategist of the First Rank.

http://www.americandynasty.net/kp.htm

When he's done, let me know. He won't be able to stop until that Little Turd from Crawford is in Leavenworth.

[Toucano]

34. Stay HOME!

I think that's the solution for those who don't want to vote for Bush, but can't bring themselves to vote for either a Dem or Kerry (I've met both types).

If you can't help, stay home.

[against all enemies]

35. Maybe start reading? I doubt it.

[Blue Gardener]

36. Wingnut came to MY office today to argue about F9/11

First thing I asked was "Have you seen it yet?" Answer: "No, I don't like Michael Moore and I'm not giving him any of my money." WTF? So he stays there for 15 minutes to argue about what he had 'heard' and the clips he's seen on TV! And, he tells me my problem is I don't ever want to listen to the other side and maybe I should watch O'Leilly and Fox news once in awhile. What a jerk.

[Cronus Protagonist]

37. Sounds like you gave him a political wedgie

Now that he feels uncomfortable, he can't live in denial. First he'll be angry, then he'll accept it, and then he'll be normal again and might vote for Kerry.

Choose Kerry Lose Bush - FUCK BUSH - Drop Bush Not Bombs!
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