Very well put, David, and I c ouldn’t agree more! I’m a White Progressive living in a small midwestern town in which most residents identify as “conservative” (and many of them Trump supporters). Since I’m all too aware of this, I usually don’t say much in open political conversations. I’m beginning to re-think that now that I’ve read this. There have been times though when I will ask “why do you think that?” or “where do you get THAT idea from?” just for clarification purposes. I’ve also pointed out to some of my Trump-supporting friends a few good things that Democrats have accomplished for this country and once in a while someone will say “you know, you’re right” because I say it calmly and matter-of-factly. Cool heads need to prevail with the upcoming election, and we Dems need to turn out in force. Thanks, David, for your advice!!