Framing

The previous post was my amateur attempt at creating political contexts and frames of reference. The result was a little more strident than I would have been on that subject in person, but generally sums it up pretty well. I'm a Democrat because I believe in our progressive heritage, responsible stewardship, and a wise defense.

Another way to put it I considered was: I'm a Democrat because I believe in liberal values, responsible government, and a thorough defense. That may have been better because it uses smaller and more common words. But it also happens to use words that make people think of Republican talking points ("liberal", "values", and "government"), and "thorough" just doesn't have the strength I wanted in its implicit condemnation of the other side ("foolish" versus "not thorough").

Anyway, let me know what you think.