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Old 10-22-2010, 03:32 PM
 
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If someone really wants to know what drives Beck, just study the John Birch Society. Beck is following that plan that failed in the 50s', however, Beck has a much bigger megaphone to reach a larger number of "gullibles".

Bob Dylan describes it well. See any Beck similarities?

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Beck? No. But the lines:

I investigated all the people I knowed
Ninety Eight percent of them gotta go...

Did remind me of NPR letting go of Juan Williams yesterday because he voiced an opinion that differed from theirs...

 
Old 10-22-2010, 03:37 PM
 
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What about the hard working, industrious, educated, intelligent, wise, persevering, responsible, diligent, productive, deserving workers who got laid off as a result?... Why didn't they get their jobs back?...
I believe the government, including, and largely due to the present administration is hugely responsible. Its a shame, but more taxes and entitlements and stimulus programs are not the answer.
 
Old 10-22-2010, 03:37 PM
 
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What about the hard working, industrious, educated, intelligent, wise, persevering, responsible, diligent, productive, deserving workers who got laid off as a result?... Why didn't they get their jobs back?...
If the wealthy Repubs have their way - never.
 
Old 10-22-2010, 03:40 PM
 
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Republican kool-aid:

1 part scare the crap out of people (use terms like "terrorist threat," "Jihad," "armageddon," constantly and make people feel that their freedoms are being taken away)

1 part use religion as a tool (make people think that there is chance that Roe V. Wade will be overturned, talk about creationism and remind them that this nation was founded on Christian values and that Muslims are a threat. Disregard homosexuals all together and if they ask, tell them it's a choice. Science sucks and people should remain ignorant and not question anything-otherwise, they may actually vote in favor of their own interests).

1 part cut entitlements

1 part help the wealth stay wealthy (they deserve it)

1 part keep the poor, poor (it's their fault, always)

1 part %^&* the middle class ( but make them think we care about them)

1 part block the Democrats by all means necessary even if it means cutting of your nose to spite your face.

5 parts anything they say on Fox News

Optional, make white people feel like they're victims and tell them that the president is a Marxist, Muslim, Kenyan-born terrorists who wants to destroy America. Be sure to use his full name whenever you refer to him.

Keep those nasty environmentalists out of the mix.
 
Old 10-22-2010, 05:29 PM
 
Location: In the desert
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I would like to first off, end all of these stupid wars - that is something that Obama could have done much more about - as well as close Guantanamo like he promised. Need to tax the rich heavily, and limit exec pay. These steps might have done the trick previously - except that too many jobs were lost during the Bush reign, and unless those return, we are screwed.
Absolutely agreed! Unfortunate. I am disgusted with both parties but, I have to vote with who I personally believe to be the lesser of the two evils.
 
Old 10-22-2010, 06:03 PM
 
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Republican kool-aid:

1 part scare the crap out of people (use terms like "terrorist threat," "Jihad," "armageddon," constantly and make people feel that their freedoms are being taken away)

1 part use religion as a tool (make people think that there is chance that Roe V. Wade will be overturned, talk about creationism and remind them that this nation was founded on Christian values and that Muslims are a threat. Disregard homosexuals all together and if they ask, tell them it's a choice. Science sucks and people should remain ignorant and not question anything-otherwise, they may actually vote in favor of their own interests).

1 part cut entitlements

1 part help the wealth stay wealthy (they deserve it)

1 part keep the poor, poor (it's their fault, always)

1 part %^&* the middle class ( but make them think we care about them)

1 part block the Democrats by all means necessary even if it means cutting of your nose to spite your face.

5 parts anything they say on Fox News

Optional, make white people feel like they're victims and tell them that the president is a Marxist, Muslim, Kenyan-born terrorists who wants to destroy America. Be sure to use his full name whenever you refer to him.

Keep those nasty environmentalists out of the mix.
This is true... and middle class Republicans are about to get shafted...
 
Old 10-25-2010, 02:08 PM
 
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Absolutely agreed! Unfortunate. I am disgusted with both parties but, I have to vote with who I personally believe to be the lesser of the two evils.
I feel exactly the same.
 
Old 10-25-2010, 05:23 PM
 
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They are consistently BAD - but the sheeple keep following...

The liberals DO get edgy when they see thier political power swept away. The results of the November elections will be just too much for them to take. How to assuage ther anguish? Venting with emotionally charged, irrational statements. It is the equivilent of a ten year old girl just letting out a good old scream.
 
Old 10-25-2010, 05:27 PM
 
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They are consistently BAD - but the sheeple keep following...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQYbxoFeCS4
 
Old 10-26-2010, 01:10 PM
 
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The liberals DO get edgy when they see thier political power swept away. The results of the November elections will be just too much for them to take. How to assuage ther anguish? Venting with emotionally charged, irrational statements. It is the equivilent of a ten year old girl just letting out a good old scream.
Hey girl, just scream now...scream girl - scream!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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