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Brad W's avatar

Tim Miller (52:10): “People do not respond to positive policy incentives. They do respond to negging the other side.”

An old, short, no name Jew generated massive enthusiasm in 2016 by doing both.

First, he bitched about the rich not paying their fair share in taxes (negging). Second, he promised the masses more entitlement programs (positive policy incentives).

If a younger more charismatic D used this playbook in 2028 I think they would win.

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FrequentFlyer26's avatar

I think Tim used the word "negging" rather than "nagging".

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Brad W's avatar

My bad. Too much rock-n-roll in my youth has affected my hearing.

But I think my point still stands.

"Negging is a manipulative tactic that involves making someone feel bad about themselves." I think shaming the rich to pay more taxes fits that definition.

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