KMA, man, they really got to you.
The whole document is an exercise in how to use subtle shifts of language in order to reframe the debate. That is, shift the word "choice" for example so that the listeners won't catch how this plan runs counter to traditional Republican values.
Why are you willing to accept this as a "choice?"
When someone suggested that you take your private money and stick it in a 401K, that didn't really qualifty as a choice.
But when the republicans give you three options, comprised of companies they choose, then it becomes a viable "choice?" I don't understand, except for the fact that you are willing to trust that political party and unwilling to trust the democrat party.
So one choice is unviable, while the other one, albeit limited, is still a choice. Powerful people have hijacked the Republican party. I hope you take the time to digest that document. It's not written by some leftist reactionary group. It's a full on propaganda manual for the people who are going to enter the public discourse "armed" with a "effective and consistent message."
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"Please find the enclosed information to help you communicate an effective and consistent message on the problems facing the Social Security system. By staying informed, we will remain better armed to beat back opponents of meaningful change."
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(opening letter)
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"It is key to teach your constituents that Social Security is hurting, but the way in which
you go about communicating the problem and the need for reform is critical. You will
face the unique challenge of recruiting the support of both current and future retirees—
two groups of Americans with very different views on Social Security’s reliability. Both
must realize what is at stake, why reform is necessary in the very near future, and how
they and their grandchildren will benefit from Personal Retirement Accounts. A number
of messaging techniques have already been tested in the field—feel free to follow these helpful guidelines as you tailor and communicate the solution to a quickly approaching problem.
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KMA, this is your fucking government, dude. They went out and tested a bunch of words that could be embedded into a political message to convince you of their position.
Right or wrong, your own government is using head techniques to convince you to support its programs! What the fuck is that? They need to implement what the people want--not convince the people to do what they want!
It's all right there! It's as blatant as it can get. they are so caught up in hubris they don't even give a shit who reads their documents. LOOK, you people don't even give a shit!
They write what they want to do overseas, and you people support them. Even say that what they wrote they will do and what they are doing is some liberal plot to undermine their authority. When it's written and posted all over official websites.
Then they start on the domestic plans. And now it's some liberal plot to undermine our nation's retirement. When right here is an official document to the party leaders, from the party leaders, flat out stating that they've got field tested propaganda that will alter the
hearts and minds of the American people.
Fucking get real and get serious about what your government is doing to you. Your freedoms, your safety, your econcomic safety, & etc. I feel for you KMA, because you seem like a cool dude. But I don't what it will take to open hard working, honest people's eyes to the hood our very own government is pulling over us.