Reply #37: A lot of applauding things we never applauded in the past has gone on the past year. [View All]

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But, I'm speaking of DU and progressives, there. I have no problem understanding people whose lives have been thoroughly destroyed wanting to see the President show a little fire when speaking of those who destroyed it. Many people in this country applaud an expression of populist anger which is how the teabaggers have gained so much attention. People do need to see more of a populist message from the President when people are suffering so much at the hands of dishonest corporations and industries.

I believe people applauded FDR's speech about 'welcoming their hatred of me,' when the robber barons had destroyed a lot of people. There's a time and a place for everything. A cerebral approach is not always the most effective.

It's no secret that part of the problem Democrats have had has been messaging the past 30+ years. We always have the better ideas but have not learned the lessons of conveying them in a way that connects with people emotionally. And, yes, like it or not, people vote their emotions.