"Words Matter"

[kohodog]

I have heard this several times today and just now on Rachel with Rep Driehaus. This is the first phrase I have heard in a while from the dems that should go viral. Republicans have beaten the dems over the last few years at getting their language accepted. This phrase, "words matter" should be used to combat the Republican propaganda in all forms from Limbaugh to Beck, Hannity, Boehner et al, imho.
Finally the Dems may have a talking point that will make a difference.

[FrenchieCat]

1. I agree that "Words Matter".....

They always have!

[Journeyman]

2. Been using that for years. . .

only now is beginning to take hold in a positive frame against the Republicans' madness.

[SoCalDem]

3. republican words we've all heard lately

reload

target

break (as in "breaking" Obama..this from a S.Carolinian who "knows" the context of the word when applied to a black man

kill

destroy

firing line

death panels

"not in THIS part of town"

collateral damage

take them down

time for a revolution

[kohodog]

4. Exactly.

They should be brought to task, or at least shamed if that is possible. They seem to have no conscience. And we can be better than them using words, not threats. But since sensible, compassionate people can see more than one point of view it's more difficult to agree on "talking points."

Words Matter. Maybe the majority of Americans have been brought up to understand that and it can have resonance. How else can we slow down the hate speech that is so prevalent?