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In reply to the discussion: More Myths That Are Killing Us [View all]tex-wyo-dem
(3,190 posts)46. I agree...most all of these points started...
As bold faced lies from higher ups in think tanks, conservative blogs, industry propaganda campaigns and other places. But as the lies get repeated over and over, those who are uncurious, biased and mentally lazy begin to believe these lies as fact. At that time the original lies turn into myths since the people believing this crap don't know any better.
In any case, thank you Mr. Grayson! Keep fighting the good fight...we have your back.
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I noticed on Alan Grayson's profile that it says "Chance of Serving on Jury- 80%"
stlsaxman
Apr 2012
#78
How about "One tribe is superior to the other" and "there is only one true position on any issue"
hfojvt
Mar 2012
#22
Hear, hear. A while ago, in Florida, there was actually a movement...
wakemewhenitsover
Apr 2012
#79
Here's another one:Our hallowed founding fathers were driven by high ideals rather than commerce
Tom Ripley
Mar 2012
#43
Eisenhower also greatly increased the number of folks eligible for social security -
TBF
Mar 2012
#58
Today's Republican party simply never mentions Eisenhower (and rarely TR) anymore.
SomeGuyInEagan
Apr 2012
#74