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yardwork

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8. Do the white males here on DU have any insight into why so many white males vote Republican?

Reply to Logical (Original post)

Thu Nov 8, 2012, 10:49 PM

Nov 2012

I know that you all voted Democratic, and many of you are lifelong Democrats. But as men, you might have some insights into why so many white men are Republican. I'm curious to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance.

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After watching Rachel, as a White Male, I want to thank the DU Women........ [View all] Logical Nov 2012 OP

It was our PLEASURE! Sedona Nov 2012 #1

a thousand recs! K-Matt Nov 2012 #2

You're Welcome SciFiRK Nov 2012 #3

+1 66 year old caucasian male... oldhippydude Nov 2012 #4

I'm an old white male. THANK YOU! n/t spockeye Nov 2012 #5

This Latino male thanks you all. ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2012 #6

Hey, another older white guy sure high-fives that! codjh9 Nov 2012 #7

Do the white males here on DU have any insight into why so many white males vote Republican? yardwork Nov 2012 #8

I think most men have less empathy. They seem to think that if you are poor then tough shit! Logical Nov 2012 #12

The weak are usually frightened and cruel Laochtine Nov 2012 #15

Plenty of theories mathematic Nov 2012 #17

Also, wickerwoman Nov 2012 #37

. Loudestlib Nov 2012 #19

Maybe because their brains are no bigger than their man parts? FailureToCommunicate Nov 2012 #20

This question deserves to be a top post, I'd like to know also...would be a great convo uponit7771 Nov 2012 #33

And, as an older White Women I want to THANK All those who Cha Nov 2012 #9

I am so proud women did not allow these "gray-faced OldHippieChick Nov 2012 #10

The Ladies from the East coast to the West coast sheshe2 Nov 2012 #11

You are very welcome, Logical meow2u3 Nov 2012 #13

This female wants to thank white liberal males... liberalmuse Nov 2012 #14

I'm in Texas but I'll say you're welcome anyway! ananda Nov 2012 #16

Hey, I am in Kansas so I feel your pain! But you helped the Popular Vote!!! Logical Nov 2012 #18

As a haole pupule luahine (white crazy old woman) KauaiK Nov 2012 #21

:) BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2012 #28

K&R from another grateful middle-aged white guy who voted for Obama. Aristus Nov 2012 #22

you're what I call a REAL MAN, Logical Skittles Nov 2012 #23

You're welcome.... ohheckyeah Nov 2012 #24

You are so right in your observations Mira Nov 2012 #25

Thank you.... femrap Nov 2012 #26

I hope more men appreciate what we do in politics, both in front and behind the scenes. ancianita Nov 2012 #27

A Hearty THANK YOU as well from this Southern White Male exiled in Utah! Tom1960 Nov 2012 #29

I'll second that! Also glad to see 20 women in the Senate too! bluesbassman Nov 2012 #30

No problem, but I had to JB126 Nov 2012 #31

You're welcome! Withywindle Nov 2012 #32

Old white woman and old white husband.. Sophiegirl Nov 2012 #34

It better not be. Le Taz Hot Nov 2012 #35

I figured out ... Sophiegirl Nov 2012 #38

I've been saying for days it was women. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2012 #36

You're welcome! I would like to acknowledge that liberal males are the sexiest men on the planet -- Sparky 1 Nov 2012 #39

Thanks, +1 Logical Nov 2012 #41

Keep the recs coming. This deserves to be in GT! K-Matt Nov 2012 #40

...saving the world one nation at a time! Thank you for noticing. Native Nov 2012 #42