…is messaging I’m going to start using to irl clickbait people into talking to me about Trump.
It’s intentionally inflammatory, but the conversation strategy relies on getting the person engaged/ invested quickly. The critical point is to follow through with the conversation in an intellectually constructive manner and control the effects of the inflammatory opening.
It may be effective because T supporters pride themselves in being “patriotic” and supportive of veterans, and challenging this bias strikes at the very core of this identity. It is hopefully not naive to hope that it may cause a moment of introspection. For credibility and proper ethos, the following quotes and facts could build up the case made by anyone planning to use this debate strategy.
“83,000 VA workers targeted for layoffs by August” -Headline from The American Legion
(Quotes from T) “He’s a war hero because he’s captured. I like people that weren’t captured, okay?”
“Why should I go to that cemetery? It’s filled with losers.”
“Look, I don’t want any wounded guys in the parade. This doesn’t look good for me.”
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Originally Posted By u/EFlam-33
At 2025-06-04 10:31:57 AM
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