ShadowSD has an excellent, rec-listed Diary with talking points for the healthcare debate. They are all based on Logic and Reason, and are grounded in Facts.
Trouble is, many people don't make their decisions logically nor do they rely on facts. We need different talking points for different people.
This is not snark.
Many voters make political decisions based on their values. This doesn't mean they're dumb, they just view the role of Government differently. For instance, telling them that "insurance companies are making big profits", might not move them – they believe big profits are part of the American Dream.
Telling them that, "single mothers can’t afford healthcare" might only remind them of their belief that women shouldn't have sex before marriage!
I know it is tough, but they are our countrymen. We must speak to their values not ours. Luckily, HR 3200 has many themes that address non-Liberal values. I’ve picked out some talking-points for these situations. I've also included two "Universal" points that even the most bone-headed can’t be against.
These are are based on the text of bill. Please point out any errors.
Non-Liberal Talking Points
1. It promotes Personal Responsibility by forcing uninsured people to buy coverage and stop freeloading off of Working People.
2. No more free healthcare for illegal immigrants!
3. Insurers that deny lifesaving treatment, or ignore Living Wills can no longer keep these practices secret.
4. It promotes Free Market competition by offering a public option.
5. It mandates that those who like their current insurance, or who want different insurance can still get it.
Universal Talking Points
6. It stops people from being denied healthcare because of a pre-existing condition.
7. It stops insurance companies from canceling your coverage if you get sick.
8. "Read the Bill!" should be OUR battle-cry, not theirs!
Lastly, did you know that nearly every Gannett Newspaper has a website with a "comment-on-this-article" feature? There are dozens of them and they are spread throughout many smaller towns and Republican parts of the country. To echo Crashing Vor’s rec-listed Diary, reach out to these areas where facts are in shortest supply! Here is a list.
this is reedit of a previous diary-