Dan Pfeiffer suggests that the problem with Democratic messaging, as reflected in polls, is insufficient education of Republicans. He links to Dr. Richardson’s interview of President Biden as an example of doing it right!
Dan Pfeiffer suggests that the problem with Democratic messaging, as reflected in polls, is insufficient education of Republicans. He links to Dr. Richardson’s interview of President Biden as an example of doing it right!
Agree 1000%. Last time I looked, had over 500,000 views on YouTube. I want to add here, Ellie, that I thought it was such a relaxed, yet focused President Biden in that interview. Good leading questions and comments from Professor Richardson, but such active listening on her part. I like when two professors chat.
Yes, two professors who manifest the best of teachers: down to earth, darn knowledgeable with facts at hand, plain spoken, humble yet authoritative, oozing integrity, and good hearted!
I don't get the "insufficient education" angle. That reminds me of those computer programmers of days gone by who would write impossible-to-use applications and then complain because people wouldn't read the manual.
Most people ain't gonna' read the manual or the wordy news analysis. Not now, not ever.
We need to craft simple, concrete and emotionally resonant messages that meet them where they are.
Seasoned teachers work diligently to get the emotionally relevant part. Necessary to really understand needs of students, besides one’s own. Developing that skill in a very sequential, rational way gives rise to the ability to work with any kid, any culture , any race, any disposition etc and form connection which builds trust.
Think of your fave teacher(s) from past? What is it that makes them a fave?
I cannot tell you how many past students say to me years later…”Miss…you drove me crazy at the time but I still think about a lot of things you taught me. And you were right about a lot of stuff. I wasn’t even sure I trusted you, but I knew you loved me.”
YES, even president Biden had to soften his message, "not that they're stupid," they didn't know the affordable care act saved them from getting kicked off their insurance due to a preexisting condition...they just didn't know.....sigh.
If we didn’t learn anything else about TFG it was to” Own The Press”. Every time he stepped out the door to get on that Helicopter they were like ‘Bee’s To Honey ‘. If there was a question he didn’t like he really didn’t answer it but instead took control by answering with is ‘Alternative Facts ‘ . President Biden needs those ‘Bee’s ‘ there and take control with the ‘Fact’s. Hit some out of the Park and walk away. TFG has made it a life long endeavor to be ‘ Relevant ‘.Biden could run circles around them. He’s been at this way longer, he’s an intelligent Statesmen and would never boast. He’s got to know you have to be the Honey to Feed the Bee’s.I know he’s busy but 10-15 minutes on an Exit would help.We live in a world of ‘Sound Bites ‘. Give them some. But I hope there is more interviews with HCR. Once I got over the shock I was delighted and captured. Not to mention so excited. Took a while for my eyeballs to get back to normal. It’s all awesome and good. This guy is profoundly right. Thanks for sharing.
It seems like there’s alway a “good reason” for ignorance. Isn’t it more a lame excuse? How long can we blame the schools for not teaching enough critical thinking skills. What about values and common sense possibly learned at home?
It's less about blame and more about all of us doing our part to support fact-based education, both in the here and now opportunities, and as you point out, with teaching critical thinking skills to young people--at home and in the schools and universities.
Yes, home and schools working together. Quite a challenge with many parents who still believe TFG’s election was stolen, also believing the lies about CRT and wanting to return their schools to a time before the Scopes Trial. Maybe a slight exaggeration but the dismantling of public schools is a big concern. Agreed , we all have to do our parts in supporting education that moves us forward.
I understand and I don't even watch much in the way or click-bait and memes. I do better reading transcripts, I'm print oriented, but I had no trouble (thankfully) staying focused on the interview. Perhaps because I watched it last thing at night with lights out so that the full-screen video was all that was visible?
Dan Pfeiffer suggests that the problem with Democratic messaging, as reflected in polls, is insufficient education of Republicans. He links to Dr. Richardson’s interview of President Biden as an example of doing it right!
https://messagebox.substack.com/p/the-democratic-communications-chasm?r=6pp8t&s=r&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
Agree 1000%. Last time I looked, had over 500,000 views on YouTube. I want to add here, Ellie, that I thought it was such a relaxed, yet focused President Biden in that interview. Good leading questions and comments from Professor Richardson, but such active listening on her part. I like when two professors chat.
Yes, two professors who manifest the best of teachers: down to earth, darn knowledgeable with facts at hand, plain spoken, humble yet authoritative, oozing integrity, and good hearted!
Good summarizing skill, Ellie. 😂
I don't get the "insufficient education" angle. That reminds me of those computer programmers of days gone by who would write impossible-to-use applications and then complain because people wouldn't read the manual.
Most people ain't gonna' read the manual or the wordy news analysis. Not now, not ever.
We need to craft simple, concrete and emotionally resonant messages that meet them where they are.
Exactly our task of education: "Craft simple, concrete and emotionally resonant messages!"
Seasoned teachers work diligently to get the emotionally relevant part. Necessary to really understand needs of students, besides one’s own. Developing that skill in a very sequential, rational way gives rise to the ability to work with any kid, any culture , any race, any disposition etc and form connection which builds trust.
Think of your fave teacher(s) from past? What is it that makes them a fave?
I cannot tell you how many past students say to me years later…”Miss…you drove me crazy at the time but I still think about a lot of things you taught me. And you were right about a lot of stuff. I wasn’t even sure I trusted you, but I knew you loved me.”
Bam! That’s everything!
YES, even president Biden had to soften his message, "not that they're stupid," they didn't know the affordable care act saved them from getting kicked off their insurance due to a preexisting condition...they just didn't know.....sigh.
Can you bring up the volume on that 'sigh'? Thanks, Lynn.
Yeh... it was KABOOM...so good.
LOL ! No Kidding !
If we didn’t learn anything else about TFG it was to” Own The Press”. Every time he stepped out the door to get on that Helicopter they were like ‘Bee’s To Honey ‘. If there was a question he didn’t like he really didn’t answer it but instead took control by answering with is ‘Alternative Facts ‘ . President Biden needs those ‘Bee’s ‘ there and take control with the ‘Fact’s. Hit some out of the Park and walk away. TFG has made it a life long endeavor to be ‘ Relevant ‘.Biden could run circles around them. He’s been at this way longer, he’s an intelligent Statesmen and would never boast. He’s got to know you have to be the Honey to Feed the Bee’s.I know he’s busy but 10-15 minutes on an Exit would help.We live in a world of ‘Sound Bites ‘. Give them some. But I hope there is more interviews with HCR. Once I got over the shock I was delighted and captured. Not to mention so excited. Took a while for my eyeballs to get back to normal. It’s all awesome and good. This guy is profoundly right. Thanks for sharing.
It seems like there’s alway a “good reason” for ignorance. Isn’t it more a lame excuse? How long can we blame the schools for not teaching enough critical thinking skills. What about values and common sense possibly learned at home?
It's less about blame and more about all of us doing our part to support fact-based education, both in the here and now opportunities, and as you point out, with teaching critical thinking skills to young people--at home and in the schools and universities.
Yes, home and schools working together. Quite a challenge with many parents who still believe TFG’s election was stolen, also believing the lies about CRT and wanting to return their schools to a time before the Scopes Trial. Maybe a slight exaggeration but the dismantling of public schools is a big concern. Agreed , we all have to do our parts in supporting education that moves us forward.
I think that the barrier is more Pavlovian. Some of us like to consider and discuss; some of us merely salivate when the right noises are heard.
I think it would be most appropriate to send them back to school, sentenced until they are able to graduate with a passing grade.
It would be interesting to require passing the citizenship exam before being allowed to opine on political issues.
I understand and I don't even watch much in the way or click-bait and memes. I do better reading transcripts, I'm print oriented, but I had no trouble (thankfully) staying focused on the interview. Perhaps because I watched it last thing at night with lights out so that the full-screen video was all that was visible?