Native Americans were persuaded to cede their lands. /1
The difference between America and most nations across history is that we use persuasion instead of violence.
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) October 19, 2018
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George III was persuaded to recognize the colonies as independent /2
The difference between America and most nations across history is that we use persuasion instead of violence.
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) October 19, 2018
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The US economy was built on staple crop agriculture performed by persuaded laborers /3
The difference between America and most nations across history is that we use persuasion instead of violence.
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) October 19, 2018
When we stop trying to persuade each other, things can only go to a darker place https://t.co/3aWYXDILSb
Using gentle and sensitive language, the US persuaded Mexico to cede half its territory to the US /4
The difference between America and most nations across history is that we use persuasion instead of violence.
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) October 19, 2018
When we stop trying to persuade each other, things can only go to a darker place https://t.co/3aWYXDILSb
In a triumph of diplomacy and discourse, the Lincoln administration persuaded the South to end slavery.
The difference between America and most nations across history is that we use persuasion instead of violence.
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) October 19, 2018
When we stop trying to persuade each other, things can only go to a darker place https://t.co/3aWYXDILSb