The reason we have president Trump is because we stooped to the Republicans’ level as leftists

The left has failed to present ourselves as the better side. We have a lot of people attacking people simply for having different opinions, being white, being men, etc. When it comes to politics you must engage in civil discourse and act with dignity if you want to actually make progress. We didn’t take the high road any of the occasions that trump won. And being dignified and not stooping to sacrificing logical refutes to statements about issues does not mean you become a neutered wuss. Bernie sanders is my favorite modern politician because he has drive to get things done but also doesn’t engage in Trump or his cronies’ Mickey Mouse elementary school insult contests. We need to focus on solidifying the logic behind our political theory and policies in order to adhere to those on the right who are capable of changing their minds. I was on the right because they exploited my personal emotional distress by scapegoating, shaming, etc. There are many like I was on the right today who we have the opportunity to get supporting us. Of course there’s a chunk that are too far gone/ idiotic, but they are rendered arbitrary if we can convince just 20% or so.