The GOP and its media pundits always seem to repeat the same talking points in one week. For example, starting with Newt Gingrich declaring on Meet The Press that we are at the beginning of World War III, every Fox News pundit as well as other media people used the term "world war III" when referencing the goings on in the Middle East. Here, in part is one of the "talking point strategies" reccommended. This document was authored by Frank Luntz, GOP pollster and consultant. Here is the link to the entire document. Hat Tip to Randi Rhodes for this info.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
1) "9/11 changed everything" is the context by which everything follows. No speech about homeland security or Iraq should begin without a reference to 9/11.
2) The principles of "prevention and protection" still have universal support and should be addressed prior to talking about Iraq.
3) "Prevention at home can require aggressive action abroad" is the best way to link a principle the public supports with the policies of the Administration. "It is better to fight the War on Terror on the streets of Baghdad than on the streets of New York or Washington."
4) "Terrorism has no boundaries, and neither should efforts to prevent it." Talk about how terrorism has taken the lives of the British, the Spanish, Italians, Germans, Israelis, innocents from all across the globe. Remind listeners that this is truly an international challenge. "Americans are not the only target."
5) "The world is a better place without Saddam Hussein." Enough said.
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