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bemildred

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22. Guilt. nt

Reply to Cyrano (Original post)

Fri Jul 26, 2013, 11:41 AM

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Why are Republicans such dicks? [View all] Cyrano Jul 2013 OP

I agree with your opinions. To me , the big question is, what caused them to be that way? ladjf Jul 2013 #1

Historically They Have ALWAYS Been That Way. TheMastersNemesis Jul 2013 #5

I believe that personal philosophies (values) evolve based on biology and experiences. ladjf Jul 2013 #8

In other words, they haven't evolved. Cyrano Jul 2013 #14

I believe that it would be more accurate to say that they have evolved, but not in a way that ladjf Jul 2013 #16

They have always been that way historically? Bunnahabhain Jul 2013 #20

The Republican Party of Lincoln's day Cyrano Jul 2013 #21

I never said Bunnahabhain Jul 2013 #32

Welcome to DU and lighten up, Francis. Squinch Jul 2013 #42

This message was self-deleted by its author ieoeja Jul 2013 #25

Every Republican I ever met was a dick DontTreadOnMe Jul 2013 #30

If that's true atreides1 Jul 2013 #34

are you saying that differs hfojvt Jul 2013 #35

On social issues, which party would you rather have in power? Cyrano Jul 2013 #38

I don't give much of a crap about most social issues hfojvt Jul 2013 #40

So you don't care about Cyrano Jul 2013 #41

I disagree. The modern asshole Republican party was formed under Reagan. Yavin4 Jul 2013 #27

You're right for the most part. But let's Cyrano Jul 2013 #31

They're adolescents. KatyMan Jul 2013 #2

They are the warrior1 Jul 2013 #3

Bully mentality. lpbk2713 Jul 2013 #4

They really are. Worst dicks ever in history. JaneyVee Jul 2013 #6

Few in power APPROPRIATELY** call them out on their dickesness uponit7771 Jul 2013 #7

Ignorance of any other way of life besides their own, fear that a self-proclaimed superiority Squinch Jul 2013 #9

I too can't understand Republican women Cyrano Jul 2013 #11

Or some might be lazy and not understand that whenever you "let someone take care of you" Squinch Jul 2013 #15

Because on cultural issues Teamster Jeff Jul 2013 #10

Dems are far from perfect Cyrano Jul 2013 #17

I was thinking about- ruffburr Jul 2013 #12

An asshole at least has a required function. NM_Birder Jul 2013 #13

They have a very strong "superiority complex" Bandit Jul 2013 #18

Fear. Hatred. Ignorance. Mc Mike Jul 2013 #19

Guilt. nt bemildred Jul 2013 #22

Guilt requires a conscience. Republicans have no conscience. Cyrano Jul 2013 #23

Guilt means they are complicit in this and they know it. nt bemildred Jul 2013 #24

Because people who are dicks become Republican Yavin4 Jul 2013 #26

Stupidity MoonRiver Jul 2013 #28

I love when they try and say they are tolerant... PennsylvaniaMatt Jul 2013 #29

because they are sharks? hfojvt Jul 2013 #33

My definition of conservatism has always been a glorious lack of empathy. Initech Jul 2013 #36

Fear. I think they are overwhelmed with fear. Shrike47 Jul 2013 #37

They're dicks because they think with their dicks. . . DinahMoeHum Jul 2013 #39