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A Frame for Framing
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Thu, 02/03/2005 - 09:11(Originally published in Greater Democracy)
Recently, progressives have discovered ‘framing’, or how to talk about their beliefs in a way that other people will listen and respond. Granted, there are all kinds of bells and whistles about how to do this effectively, however, a friend recently wrote down these thoughts (with a little minor editing of my own) about what we really need to be doing.
Get in touch with your own values; know them well. Engage in respectful discussions with people with different viewpoints. Do not argue. Do not be vitriolic. Express your values and find common ground with the person you’ve been talking with. Shake hands over your newfound friend; go buy him or her a beer. Participate in the local culture. Watch a Sitcom, go to a little league game, attend a PTA meeting, and chat at a beauty salon. Embrace and smile, knowing we are all Americans after all.
My Favorite Blogs, from the sound of Mainstream Media
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Wed, 02/02/2005 - 23:40Moonbats and Wingnuts and fascists and commies
liars and cowards and media fallout
long diatribes with no content at all
These are a few of my favorite spins
When the dow drops
When the bombs fall
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad
A historical perspective on mommy blogging
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Tue, 02/01/2005 - 18:13Today, as I blogged surfed, I came across this rant about the New York Times article about ‘Mommy Blogging’.
I posted the following comment there, and I am narcissistic enough to share it here.
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"My son’s life was not frivolous"
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Tue, 02/01/2005 - 13:00(Originally published in Greater Democracy)
In today’s New York Times, Robert Pear writes: “that four television networks had turned down its request to run an advertisement opposing President Bush's effort to clamp down on medical malpractice lawsuits.” He noted that the “networks said the advertisement violated their standards for advertising on controversial issues.”
By doing so, the fourth estate is failing its duties to promote public discourse about the issues that are most important to all Americans.
Flirt Commentathon
Submitted by Aldon Hynes on Mon, 01/31/2005 - 20:47I don't know what timezone Flirt is in, but assuming it is a U.S. Timezone, you still have a few hours to go comment on her blog. She is offering to contribute a dollar per comment for up to 500 comments to charity. A few other people have offered to join her in contributions, so please consider this an an opportunity for you to contribute to charity as well.
