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Julie's avatar

This is such an excellent assessment and conversation! I wish i could get everyone i know to listen to it.

The biggest take away for me is that from a messaging perspective, democrats are constantly playing defense because republican messaging is so well organized.

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bigdictionenergy's avatar

#parnas4prez

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dee's avatar

He casts a spell that some can't resist.

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Bg's avatar

Aaron Parnas is a Zionist

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bigdictionenergy's avatar

No he's not, he's Jewish—there's a difference. He's critical of Israel and their current regime, especially Netanyahu

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Holly’s Jamama's avatar

I grew up in a red state and similarly as an adult my political views moved left. Today I claim to be half Democratic Socialist and half Democratic. I personally perceive the Republican Party as a sham in that it fools voters into thinking the party’s policies will help them when in reality it does NOT.

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Reggie Jones's avatar

He DID NOT WIN.

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cindee68's avatar

As in every presumed narcissistic relationship, I think the focus should be on the ACTIONS, not the WORDS. Reprehensible actions excused by his captive audience seeing his perceived POTENTIAL is not the same as actually GOOD deeds or PROMISES DONE. I appreciate hearing some of your history as well as loving the content you produce daily. Please keep it up and please take care of yourself. We need you.

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Jim Sayers's avatar

Thanks for featuring Aaron Parnas on your Iowa Writers Collaborative group call! Aaron - Julie is an icon among Iowa writers. I am so happy to have discovered you and your ethical journalism this year. Both of you can help us save democracy. Thank you.

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Sarah Scull's avatar

Jim, my son said Aaron is who his friends follow on TikTok for the news. I discovered him when Trump banned TikTok and Aaron joined Substack. 😁

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Jim Sayers's avatar

“An inspiration to all generations.” 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

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