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Some may be too young to remember. The “Silent Majority” were Republicans, (religious) conservatives who supported President Nixon during the Viet Nam War. They considered anti-war demonstrators as commies and traitors. As American forces departed Viet Nam the “Silent Majority” fizzled away.
Jerry Falwell started the “Moral Majority” to counter America’s ‘moral break down’. The “Moral Majority” were basically religious, conservative Republicans, that blamed all America’s problems on the Democrats.
Our current trend is the Tea Party. Again, basically religious, conservative Republicans. However, the Tea Partiers seem to be much more hostile and belligerent than the “Silent Majority” or “Moral Majority”. Also, they are hysterical about fighting the commies.
The names of these movements may change, but the attitudes remain the same: religious, conservative and Republican. Among their ranks are many homophobes, xenophobes, and islamophobes (mostly only since 9-11). I think the Pea Partiers are proudly anti-intellectual.
These fringe movements have several things in common. One is that they believe they are the shining light in a dark world* and that they represent the majority of the American people.
Authoritarian submission — a high degree of submissiveness to the authorities who are perceived to be established and legitimate in the society in which one lives.
Authoritarian aggression — a general aggressiveness directed against deviants, outgroups, and other people that are perceived to be targets according to established authorities.
Conventionalism — a high degree of adherence to the traditions and social norms that are perceived to be endorsed by society and its established authorities, and a belief that others in one's society should also be required to adhere to these norms
Some may be too young to remember. The “Silent Majority” were Republicans, (religious) conservatives who supported President Nixon during the Viet Nam War. They considered anti-war demonstrators as commies and traitors. As American forces departed Viet Nam the “Silent Majority” fizzled away.
Jerry Falwell started the “Moral Majority” to counter America’s ‘moral break down’. The “Moral Majority” were basically religious, conservative Republicans, that blamed all America’s problems on the Democrats.
Our current trend is the Tea Party. Again, basically religious, conservative Republicans. However, the Tea Partiers seem to be much more hostile and belligerent than the “Silent Majority” or “Moral Majority”. Also, they are hysterical about fighting the commies.
The names of these movements may change, but the attitudes remain the same: religious, conservative and Republican. Among their ranks are many homophobes, xenophobes, and islamophobes (mostly only since 9-11). I think the Pea Partiers are proudly anti-intellectual.
These fringe movements have several things in common. One is that they believe they are the shining light in a dark world* and that they represent the majority of the American people.
*Everybody's screwed up...except us.
Exactly right! The Tea Party was hi-jacked by the conservatives who used the message of liberty to get into power.
Authoritarian submission — a high degree of submissiveness to the authorities who are perceived to be established and legitimate in the society in which one lives.
Authoritarian aggression — a general aggressiveness directed against deviants, outgroups, and other people that are perceived to be targets according to established authorities.
Conventionalism — a high degree of adherence to the traditions and social norms that are perceived to be endorsed by society and its established authorities, and a belief that others in one's society should also be required to adhere to these norms
Authoritarian submission — a high degree of submissiveness to the authorities who are perceived to be established and legitimate in the society in which one lives.
Authoritarian aggression — a general aggressiveness directed against deviants, outgroups, and other people that are perceived to be targets according to established authorities.
Conventionalism — a high degree of adherence to the traditions and social norms that are perceived to be endorsed by society and its established authorities, and a belief that others in one's society should also be required to adhere to these norms
The Tea Party is really the most the fastest growing movemnet sine the 60's and this time its voters who vote.It really is the coming together outside a party to take conteol of issues by mnay groups fro the past.
Some may be too young to remember. The “Silent Majority” were Republicans, (religious) conservatives who supported President Nixon during the Viet Nam War. They considered anti-war demonstrators as commies and traitors. As American forces departed Viet Nam the “Silent Majority” fizzled away.
Jerry Falwell started the “Moral Majority” to counter America’s ‘moral break down’. The “Moral Majority” were basically religious, conservative Republicans, that blamed all America’s problems on the Democrats.
Our current trend is the Tea Party. Again, basically religious, conservative Republicans. However, the Tea Partiers seem to be much more hostile and belligerent than the “Silent Majority” or “Moral Majority”. Also, they are hysterical about fighting the commies.
The names of these movements may change, but the attitudes remain the same: religious, conservative and Republican. Among their ranks are many homophobes, xenophobes, and islamophobes (mostly only since 9-11). I think the Pea Partiers are proudly anti-intellectual.
These fringe movements have several things in common. One is that they believe they are the shining light in a dark world* and that they represent the majority of the American people.
*Everybody's screwed up...except us.
One other important commonality..........they all wear the scorn of the left, as a Badge of Honor!
Some may be too young to remember. The “Silent Majority” were Republicans, (religious) conservatives who supported President Nixon during the Viet Nam War. They considered anti-war demonstrators as commies and traitors. As American forces departed Viet Nam the “Silent Majority” fizzled away.
Jerry Falwell started the “Moral Majority” to counter America’s ‘moral break down’. The “Moral Majority” were basically religious, conservative Republicans, that blamed all America’s problems on the Democrats.
Our current trend is the Tea Party. Again, basically religious, conservative Republicans. However, the Tea Partiers seem to be much more hostile and belligerent than the “Silent Majority” or “Moral Majority”. Also, they are hysterical about fighting the commies.
The names of these movements may change, but the attitudes remain the same: religious, conservative and Republican. Among their ranks are many homophobes, xenophobes, and islamophobes (mostly only since 9-11). I think the Pea Partiers are proudly anti-intellectual.
These fringe movements have several things in common. One is that they believe they are the shining light in a dark world* and that they represent the majority of the American people.
*Everybody's screwed up...except us.
The posts remain the same. The refusal to discuss the issues that have caused economic ruin to the United States. Instead we see the willingness to continue backing failed policies, choosing to return to the poisonous well again and again without any concept of logic or reasoning. It is mind boggling. The message cannot be attacked, obviously, so things are made up and the messengers character of the movement is attacked.
Since when is saving your money and living within your your means a fringe idea? Since when is reversing the policies that caused the newest generation to have a worse future than their parents, a fringe idea? Since when is holding the people accountable for their actions a fringe idea?
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