Good points. Put another way, I might say that Democrats don't know how to engage the limbic brain (which is where enthusiasm and the drive to actually vote for the messenger comes from) effectively. Except unintentionally by riling up the sensibilities of 'casual' Democrats and lean-Republican voters. The policy identity vs moral/cultural identity does seem baked in.
Good points. Put another way, I might say that Democrats don't know how to engage the limbic brain (which is where enthusiasm and the drive to actually vote for the messenger comes from) effectively. Except unintentionally by riling up the sensibilities of 'casual' Democrats and lean-Republican voters. The policy identity vs moral/cultural identity does seem baked in.
They know how--in the sense that they have the requisite understanding and knowledge. They see doing so as being beneath them--pandering to the baser qualities of humanity.
It may not be expressed that way directly or openly, but that is the underlying perception/mindset. There are plenty of people (like me) who can tell them these things--but they are loathe to do it.
Good points. Put another way, I might say that Democrats don't know how to engage the limbic brain (which is where enthusiasm and the drive to actually vote for the messenger comes from) effectively. Except unintentionally by riling up the sensibilities of 'casual' Democrats and lean-Republican voters. The policy identity vs moral/cultural identity does seem baked in.
They know how--in the sense that they have the requisite understanding and knowledge. They see doing so as being beneath them--pandering to the baser qualities of humanity.
It may not be expressed that way directly or openly, but that is the underlying perception/mindset. There are plenty of people (like me) who can tell them these things--but they are loathe to do it.
You hit the nail on the head. They're squeamish about not fighting 'fair'. The equivalent of bringing a sponge to a knife fight.