In Part I of this two-part article, I explained how Conservatives must celebrate our crushing victory over the Democrats in the 2024 Presidential Election. And now I want to address those among us who feel that we must show humility, as God might want it.
In Proverbs 24:17-18, the Bible warns:
“Do not gloat when your enemy falls; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice, or the Lord will see and disapprove and turn His wrath away from them.”
This is difficult to do, given that Democrats still don’t understand why they got their asses…why they lost.
Following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris, #Democrats are left grappling with the reasons behind their defeat. #NancyPelosi #ChaiKomanduri #AriMelber #Politics pic.twitter.com/rYWFLUNtSy
— Big 30! (@30_on_30) November 12, 2024
We did it! We smacked them. Democrats were demolished, devastated, savaged, ravished, wrecked, shattered, crushed, vanquished, and demoralized. And we still have work to do!
But let’s take a more God-like approach. Forbes explains the 7 ways to not gloat over victory:
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- Keep The Emphasis On Your Hard Work
Say, “I worked really hard to make this happen.” Listeners will respect your triumphs when they know you put in a lot of effort.
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- Don’t Belittle Other People
Leave out comparisons if you can. If you crossed the marathon finish line in first place, it’s OK to say you were first. But don’t add that the second place finisher was a mile behind you.
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- Give Credit Where It’s Due
Say, “I couldn’t have done this without such a supportive spouse,” or, “My team really stepped it up to make this happen.” People are receptive to hearing success stories when credit is given where it’s due.
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- Stick To The Facts
Let other people interpret the facts. If they conclude you’re an excellent leader or a rock star salesperson on their own, you’ll still come across as modest.
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- Express Gratitude
Show gratitude by saying, “I am so grateful that the company gave me this opportunity,” or “I’m thankful that so many people are interested in hearing my message.”
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- Don’t Add A Qualifier
Saying, “I hate to brag, but…” doesn’t excuse showing off. In fact, it only draws attention to the fact you know what you’re about to say may be a turn-off, but you’re saying it anyway.
Instead of a semi-apologetic warning, try saying, “I’m so excited to share my good news,” or, “I’m happy to announce…” before you tout your accomplishment.
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- Avoid The Humble-Brag
It can be tempting to add a disparaging remark to offset your compliments about yourself. But saying, “I am so embarrassed I let my Lamborghini get this dirty,” won’t earn you any points. In fact, studies show humble-bragging makes people sound insincere.
So if you want to make a good impression, avoid disguising self-promotion as a complaint. You’re better off directly communicating your accomplishments.
I rewrote these in what I hope will be a better way for Conservatives to celebrate the huge win where we wrecked the Democrats, and therefore not over-celebrate. I title it: “Winning Big Without Rubbing It In (Too Much)”
- Keep The Emphasis On Your Hard Work
We worked incredibly hard for this victory. From door-knocking to enduring endless media hit jobs, the MAGA team left no stone unturned. Our payoff came in the form of a resounding thank you from democracy itself. It’s rewarding to see the fruits of all that labor bloom so beautifully… with red petals, of course. - Don’t Belittle the Losers
Democrats gave it their all; and we respect that. They tried novel strategies like skipping debates, hiding candidates, and… what’s that phrase?, “Democracy dies in darkness”? Apparently, elections also flop in the darkness too. But hey, no comparisons—every contestant deserves a participation trophy. - Give Credit Where It’s Due
We couldn’t have destroyed the Democrats alone. In fact, hats off to the Democratic Party for motivating millions of Americans to care deeply about democracy, just maybe not the way they intended. I’m sure I speak for many Americans who admired their commitment to questionable ballot strategies, legal theatrics, and celebrity endorsements. Those tactics certainly helped clarify what was at stake in this election. Thanks for keeping the MAGA base laser-focused! - Stick To The Facts
Let’s just lay it out: democracy was on the ballot, and the people overwhelmingly chose Trump. Americans love their freedom. And as it turns out, Americans also love a good underdog story—especially when the underdog is a billionaire who survived 91 indictments, and two assassination attempts, and never wavered. - Express Gratitude
We’re so thankful for every single voter. We thank those those brave enough to voice support in blue states, as well as the silent majority who made their voices heard where it counted. However, a Trumpian thanks to Kamala Harris, who—despite a complete lack of votes in 2020—found a way to lead her party to… - Don’t Add A Qualifier
No need for “I hate to brag, but…” moment here. Instead, we’ll just say, “We’re proud of this win, and even prouder that America’s faith in democracy remains intact; especially after seeing how much abuse it endured from our opponents.” - Avoid The Humble-Brag
We promise not to say anything like, “It’s so embarrassing that our policies resonated with so many Americans while theirs didn’t.” Nope, that would be wrong. Instead, we’ll just point out how humbling it is to have earned the trust of voters across the nation. Being “the people’s champion” is an honor we don’t take lightly.
There you have it. The way to celebrate without being overly celebratory. Because it’s important to remain gracious in victory, even when faced with the colossal irony of being lectured about democracy by people who gutted the constitutional republic.
