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RAB910

(3,679 posts) Sun Nov 26, 2023, 09:47 AM Nov 2023

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If you put it that way, I could see how both sides "are the same" [View all]

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If you put it that way, I could see how both sides "are the same" [View all] RAB910 Nov 2023 OP

Immaterial to some. czarjak Nov 2023 #1

Add "Nixon" to the last paragraph..... lastlib Nov 2023 #2

Nixon most likely excluded because he created the EPA, which doesn't fit the social good only by Dems narrative. Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #3

I think it's a very true meme. Elessar Zappa Nov 2023 #4

It was suggested Nixon be added to the list, I was responding as to why, perhaps he was excluded. Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #5

Your point about Nixon creating the Environmental Protection Agency is well taken, but... sop Nov 2023 #6

Thanks for making my point! Comparing policies to policies (or people to people) is much more effective Freethinker65 Nov 2023 #7

I've asked this same question to conservatives I know & I've asked here as well ... aggiesal Nov 2023 #9

Today's GOP might support the Interstate Highway Act, but certainly not the other two. sop Nov 2023 #10

... ShazzieB Nov 2023 #17

IIRC Bush 2 was concerned about pandemics & added to & strengthened the pandemic programs that Bill Clinton started. CrispyQ Nov 2023 #11

Bush 2... druidity33 Nov 2023 #12

I knew that GW McIdiot had given money to countries in Africa ... aggiesal Nov 2023 #13

If Nixon were the worst thing ever to come outta the GOP ... Kennah Nov 2023 #15

Republicans are also responsible for getting rid of the Fairness Doctrine in broadcasting Ohioboy Nov 2023 #8

It wouldn't have made much difference once cable news took off. TwilightZone Nov 2023 #16

Yes and no Ohioboy Nov 2023 #18

"could have been made to apply to cable " TwilightZone Nov 2023 #21

I can see your point Ohioboy Nov 2023 #22

When you combine the end of the Fairness Doctrine and its ability to propagandize endlessly. . . PTL_Mancuso Nov 2023 #20

The country was liberal, as was congress, a lot tirebiter Nov 2023 #14

You're selling rethugs short redqueen Nov 2023 #19

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