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Scuba

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9. It's where people are conflicted that we have to make inroads. Take abortion ...

Reply to HiPointDem (Original post)

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 11:09 AM

Jan 2013

... even those who are anti-choice, believe women should not have to bear the child of their rapist. Yet the Dems have historically avoided this topic allowing the R's to shape the discussion.

I'm reading Drew Westen's "The Political Brain" which explores emotion, logic and language. Fascinating, I highly recommend it.

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The effect of internet trolls on public understanding of science [View all] HiPointDem Jan 2013 OP

Yes, all thoughts begin with feelings. sibelian Jan 2013 #1

"screaming in my ear what I should believe " Beartracks Jan 2013 #2

I rarely read comments on articles UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2013 #3

I'm pretty sure the effects on the perceptions regarding nanotechnology will be very very very 2on2u Jan 2013 #4

Should we let trolls survive Downwinder Jan 2013 #5

I have Terminix to the house every quarter. Don't want the vermin taking over. nt valerief Jan 2013 #7

Be sure they're using the right nanocide ThoughtCriminal Jan 2013 #11

I don't think this will nanosurprise anyone. I prefer studies that valerief Jan 2013 #6

Not just science... Buzz Clik Jan 2013 #8

It's where people are conflicted that we have to make inroads. Take abortion ... Scuba Jan 2013 #9

brought to you, once again, by the magic of big M! farminator3000 Jan 2013 #10