One of our nation’s two major political parties — under the influence of the current Commander in Chief — seems to be flaunting rules and norms, shunning political correctness, more than the other party. Using such tactics, the President and others in the GOP are stirring emotions and shaping opinion.
Maybe the Democrats need some fine tuning. Even an intervention?
So, right here, right now, I’m unveiling ‘BADASS DEMS FOR AMERICA’. Imagine those big, bold words on campaign posters and lawn signs.
The President and his Republicans talk tough. So, c’mon Democrats! Time to get your badass on! You can be good and decent Badasses for America.
Get a Badass Dems for America song going. And Badass Dems for America hats and shirts. And lapel pins and things. Maybe badges honoring Badass Dems for America for their good and decent acts of… goodness? You know that expression: That’s so bad, it’s good? That’s what I’m talkin’ about!
And get some badass messaging going, too. You know how POTUS, not wearing a face mask, may be implying that people wearing them are weaklings. Well, how about you Dems countering that? Changing the narrative? Maybe saying something like: My badass you’re weak! You’re looking mighty sexy in that face mask!
You think I’m kidding? Maybe the Democrats need a kick in their… you know what?
Harvey Radin is former senior vice president in charge of corporate communications and media relations, Bank of America Western Region. He makes his home in Redwood City, CA.