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Anonymous wrote:Calling them weird is actually a pretty effective psychological strategy to sway voters. Kudos to the DNC. Seems so simple but wow, quite effective if it makes voters doubt themselves. Like calling someone creepy, unsettling, out of touch, or just saying “there’s something not right.” I’d even call the strategy brilliant.
Most people are weird though especially on dcum and in this area. Like attracts like.
The difference is that Democrats often take joy in non-conformity. They can embrace the weirdness with a sense of humor about themselves. Republicans are more likely to be conformist, joyless scolds. Their weirdness simply isn't very fun.
“Weird” also has multiple meanings, like most words do. “Keep Austin weird” is a celebration of non-conformity and living free. This, for many of us, is good weird. (See also: “you do you!”)
Then there’s “Please don’t leave me alone with this guy, there’s something so weird about him.” This kind of weird — the kind people mean when they talk about Trump/Vance — is never, ever good.