I love that quote from Denzel Washington in the movie 'Philidelphia'.  It really condenses the current 'debate' over Health INSURANCE Reform.  As Democrats, we tend to believe that if you talk enough, people will hear and understand you.  This is SO not true when dealing with right wingers.  You really have to understand the beast, if you want to win them over. Pretend that you are trying to explain something to you toddler.  Seriously, this works.

First, you must break down the idea to bumper sticker form.

Second, you must repeat it over and over and over until they believe that they themselves came up with the idea.

Third, you must use the media in the same ways that they do. Emotion wins out over logic. Short,emotional and vivid responses work best. 

Fourth,shouting down oponents seems to work very well.  I saw Dr. Dean on CNBC this morning.  He was being attacked by Wi. Gov Tommy Thompson and two right wing zealots. Dr. Dean couldn't get a word in edgewise because he was being polite and respectfull.  So, CUT THAT OUT!  YELL A LITTLE!

Fifth, ask questions rather than trying to reason with the unreasonable.

Using some of these tips may help slow down this stupid debate.  The right wingers own the language.  They speak in slogans that are exactly oposite of what they really are doing.  Just look at the names of their think tanks and funding groups.  Let's learn from them and start using their tactics against them for good not evil.