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Winterblues (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:38 PM Original message |
Why do you think Republicans resort to just plain meanness? |
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midnight (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
1. I never think about this. But I do think they lack critical thinking |
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rudy23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:40 PM Response to Original message |
2. B/c they're in touch with their animalistic side, and it usually works in life. |
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KansDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:41 PM Response to Original message |
3. Molly Ivins said it best... |
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codjh9 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
4. I can't add much to the Molly Ivins quote, but I do think they're worse than 30-40 years ago. n/t |
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aquart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:48 PM Response to Reply #4 |
7. Then you don't recall Haldeman and Ehrlichman. |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:43 PM Response to Original message |
5. YES! |
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Golden Raisin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 02:02 PM Response to Reply #5 |
15. I think he knew plenty. |
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mdmc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 02:50 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. I disagree |
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Missy Vixen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:45 PM Response to Original message |
6. It makes them feel powerful |
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SheWhoMustBeObeyed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:48 PM Response to Original message |
8. The answer comes from Michael Scott of "The Office" |
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Profprileasn (127 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
9. Loud |
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ElboRuum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 02:46 PM Response to Reply #9 |
19. Of course they're mean. |
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Marr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
10. Because the Conservative movement has been fueled by manufactured outrage. |
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apnu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
11. When the only tool in your bag is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. |
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LeftishBrit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
12. Being right-wing basically means thinking that the 'strong' should have the right to trample on the |
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Commie Pinko Dirtbag (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 02:18 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Your post reminds me of this WWII era cartoon: |
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galaxy21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
13. Honestly, they assume they have the higher moral ground (because of various social issues) so they |
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hvn_nbr_2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
14. Too easy: Because they ARE just plain mean. nt |
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jmg257 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
16. Its sort of an elitist attitude, combined with a lack of understanding - just look at these quotes.. |
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LiberalPersona (679 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Nov-21-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
18. The power of hate and fear is not to be underestimated |
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