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In reply to the discussion: Whenever you hear someone describe themselves as a "Republican"… [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(48,988 posts)9. Your statement indicates Bigotry & Prejudice on your part; not progressive values or DU values.
I don't think your way is the way of DU. I don't think DU is about increasing the amount of bigotry and prejudice in the world. Please walk it back or take it back or self-delete.
You are prejudging people based on a label they apply to themselves, an identity.
It is no different from when someone swears at a light-skinned (or dark-skinned) person who identifies themself as African-American.
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I hate the assholes who say "I'm not a Republican...I'm a registered Independent...I'm more of a...
Walk away
Nov 2012
#2
Wait a second. According to fox news, I thought Obama was the worst president since Carter?
Victor_c3
Nov 2012
#8
After GWB I heard historians say that the Buchanan family breathed a sigh of relief...
Astazia
Nov 2012
#21
I see that among Republicans the Reagan myth persists and they've forgotten that Ike was good.
k8conant
Nov 2012
#30
I guarantee you are friends with some Republicans you don't know as such, just like gays.
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2012
#10
Where I live I automatically assume everyone is a Republican until proven otherwise
Fumesucker
Nov 2012
#28
Your statement indicates Bigotry & Prejudice on your part; not progressive values or DU values.
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2012
#9
It doesn't matter if the affiliation can be change. Prejudging is prejudice & bigotry.
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2012
#18
Now you start to walk back your remarks. Some Republicans are OK, now you're called out.
Bernardo de La Paz
Nov 2012
#20