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Why are republicans afraid? [View all] Greyhead Apr 2021 OP
Thanks for making me realize just why I'm afraid of reTHUG fascists! abqtommy Apr 2021 #1
Good one! world wide wally Apr 2021 #2
Which is FINE with me! calimary Apr 2021 #23
All of them are threats to a Republican. Kid Berwyn Apr 2021 #3
Agree! Ideas are living things and can't be shot dead, only made stronger. MoriaeEncomium Apr 2021 #49
Simple answer? DEbluedude Apr 2021 #4
Don't forget hate radio Leith Apr 2021 #22
There are two ways of living in the world sanatanadharma Apr 2021 #5
Great post. Vinca Apr 2021 #6
I'm afraid Harker Apr 2021 #7
They ain't afraid of no virus! Midnight Writer Apr 2021 #8
And they ain't afraid of guns! sop Apr 2021 #14
But, these pseudo christians are not afraid of going to Hell. BarbD Apr 2021 #9
I think it a dominance-control issue fueled by paranoia bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #10
Great post! Thank you for sharing with us. liberalla Apr 2021 #11
That's exactly what I ask republicans, why are you such scary cats? Pepsidog Apr 2021 #12
"Fear is the path to the dark side...fear leads to anger...anger leads to hate...hate leads to Qanon." PurgedVoter Apr 2021 #13
You should create a bumper sticker... mac2766 Apr 2021 #35
Indeed. IrishAfricanAmerican Apr 2021 #37
It's a brain thing. They'll find something to be afraid of. Boogeyman, Great Pumpkin lindysalsagal Apr 2021 #15
They're told what to be afraid of FakeNoose Apr 2021 #41
They're afraid of those things... SergeStorms Apr 2021 #16
👍 Joinfortmill Apr 2021 #17
Well, when you put it like that I almost feel sorry for them....Nah Biophilic Apr 2021 #18
The brainwashed are always afraid of everything - EXCEPT that for which they were brainwashed peppertree Apr 2021 #19
This is a powerful idea. mahina Apr 2021 #20
Political arrested development nuxvomica Apr 2021 #21
Brilliant. Nt BootinUp Apr 2021 #24
It is hormonal. ffr Apr 2021 #25
K&G. Greyhead FTW. multigraincracker Apr 2021 #26
Because at their core they are cowards. llmart Apr 2021 #27
Republican brains are different from democratic I_UndergroundPanther Apr 2021 #28
Rank and file; they've been conditioned by decades of heavy propaganda by RW media, Crunchy Frog Apr 2021 #29
And Democrats have nothing to fear but fear itself. Kablooie Apr 2021 #30
Tons of guns will protect them! moondust Apr 2021 #31
They don't seem to be afraid of Covid-19 Raine Apr 2021 #32
It's because they believe all these things are... Blue Owl Apr 2021 #33
Fundy churches that preach hellfire Wicked Blue Apr 2021 #34
Fear is the "go too" emotion for half of the population at any given time. jaxexpat Apr 2021 #36
They feel threatened. And they are, so their fear is justified. dchill Apr 2021 #38
Many of them cling to old MYTHS that they... Buckeye_Democrat Apr 2021 #39
Weak & Mediocre IbogaProject Apr 2021 #40
People are generally motivated by either Love or Fear GETPLANING Apr 2021 #42
Never saw so much fear on a single page, must be a painful experience. MoriaeEncomium Apr 2021 #43
Well said. Welcome to DU. TomSlick Apr 2021 #48
Thanks Much. Trying to visit at least once a day. MoriaeEncomium Apr 2021 #52
I try to check in every day. TomSlick Apr 2021 #53
The Bible: Be grateful in all things. marble falls Apr 2021 #51
They're pols. politruk Apr 2021 #44
In a post a minute ago. . . NQAS Apr 2021 #45
If you haven't seen it, I strongly suggest you watch the opening clip of The Newsroom. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2021 #46
I totally agree they are afraid of all of these things. We should BLAME republicans and FOX NEWS. usaf-vet Apr 2021 #47
Exceptional post, thanks. White Rage appalachiablue Apr 2021 #50
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