Powell Doctrine for Culture Wars

Borrow a military heuristic for cultural conflict: only engage when a vital interest is at stake, with clear objectives, full cost/benefit analysis, defined exit, and public support—and if you fight, fight to win. Most provocations should be ignored; selective, decisive campaigns should replace constant outrage skirmishes that elevate marginal opponents. — This reframes political communication and activism around strategic restraint and focus, potentially reducing performative outrage and improving campaign effectiveness.