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dickthegrouch

(3,151 posts)
1. Conservatives are liberals with children
Thu May 3, 2012, 11:16 AM
May 2012

Was something I heard many years ago.

As supposed threats to the individual's well-being become supposed threats to their whole family they get more conservative and less tolerant.

I think it's a stereotype, but one that can very easily be fueled by ignorance and rigid adherence to doctrine.

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