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Candace Owens and Joseph McCarthy
Candace Owens is the leading contender for this year’s Joseph McCarthy Prize. This prize, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a conspiracy theorist, is coveted by many Republicans. “We are looking for the man or woman … Continue reading
How To Disagree Gently And Then State Your Idea
How To Disagree Gently And Then State Your Idea Listen attentively to the other person’s idea/strategy. Then say: “That is certainly a PLAUSIBLE idea/strategy. Could I add another strategy that I’d like for us to consider for three reasons.” Or … Continue reading
How To Introduce A Competing Concept Or Tactic
Here’s a wonderful power phrase that you can use in various settings—from one-to- ones with the boss to team discussions to boardroom presentations. You can use it in negotiations to break an impasse. You say simply, “COULD I GIVE YOU … Continue reading
Senator Romney’s Impeachment Speech
“Is there one among you who will say enough?” —Adam Schiff, closing statement in the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump Years ago I read John F. Kennedy’s “Profiles in Courage” not knowing then that I would ever personally witness … Continue reading
The Second Amendment: What It Means
What You Say To Gun Zealots “A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.” During a long and honored career Supreme … Continue reading
Gun Control, Donald Trump, and NRA Talking Points
Gun Riddance and Five NRA Talking Points The First Talking Point. “Guns don’t kill people. People kill people.” Donald Trump’s version. “It’s not the gun that pulls the trigger. It’s the person.” And here’s what you can say. “It is … Continue reading
Martin Niemöller’s Warning: Is It Time To Speak Out?.
A Cautionary Tale From Nazi Times “First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not … Continue reading
Jon Voight Loves Donald Trump: How To Use Repartee
Jon Voight is a true believer in Donald Trump and doesn’t trust liberals. That’s abundantly clear in his May 2019 Tweet. “Don’t be fooled by the political left because we are the people of this nation that is witnessing triumph…So … Continue reading
How To Destroy An Opponent
Unusual Quotations: How To Destroy An Opponent With Humor “One way to destroy an opponent is to turn him into a joke, and sometimes if you are lucky he will do that to himself.”—Gene Griessman in “Lincoln and Obama” If … Continue reading
How To Communicate With Powerful People
How To Communicate With Powerful People By Gene Griessman Sarah Cooper has created a popular Website that’s called the Cooper Review which has recently attracted a lot of attention after being featured in an article in The New Yorker. I … Continue reading
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