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Note to Democrats and Liberals: Not all Republicans, Conservatives, Libertarians, and those independents who lean to the Right on most issues (like me), are "brainwashed" by right-wing Talk Radio (like John and Ken) and get ALL our info (or misinformation, as some of you call it), from them! We don't get "marching orders" and "talking points" from Rush Limbaugh and we don't all always walk lock-step with the Republican party and platform. See here: Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More . We do conduct our own independent, in-depth research-we simply have different ideaological views on the role and scope of government and how that affects the economy. For myself, I have my own views and thoughts ( Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More ) , THEN I seek out a pundit, like John and Ken, or Sean Hannity, etc...who might share them, for media representation....not the other way around. Please stop stereotyping, generalizing and insulting us. Thank you.
Note to Democrats and Liberals: Not all Republicans, Conservatives, Libertarians, and those independents who lean to the Right on most issues (like me), are "brainwashed" by right-wing Talk Radio (like John and Ken) and get ALL our info (or misinformation, as some of you call it), from them! We don't get "marching orders" and "talking points" from Rush Limbaugh and we don't all always walk lock-step with the Republican party and platform. See here: Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More . We do conduct our own independent, in-depth research-we simply have different ideaological views on the role and scope of government and how that affects the economy. For myself, I have my own views and thoughts ( Welcome to Facebook - Log In, Sign Up or Learn More ) , THEN I seek out a pundit, like John and Ken, or Sean Hannity, etc...who might share them, for media representation....not the other way around. Please stop stereotyping, generalizing and insulting us. Thank you.
Couldn't help but notice that your 'note' was addressed to 'Democrats and Liberals' and not 'Democrats and Liberals who say that epublicans, Conservatives, Libertarians, and those independents who lean to the Right on most issues (like me), are "brainwashed" by right-wing Talk Radio (like John and Ken) and get ALL our info (or misinformation, as some of you call it), from them!'
I do not think many conservatives can stand Rush. I cannot.
I don't agree with Rush on everything, but I like his arrogant, in-your-face, no-apology, bombastic and over-confidant attitude and personality. That's just his style. When you have a radio show you have to say or be something that will get people's blood boiling and to get them to listen to you, since they don't have pictures. And sometimes even having an audience of people who hate you is better than having no audience at all. And, judging by the number of liberals who write about Rush (presumably after listening to him), it works.
Couldn't help but notice that your 'note' was addressed to 'Democrats and Liberals' and not 'Democrats and Liberals who say that epublicans, Conservatives, Libertarians, and those independents who lean to the Right on most issues (like me), are "brainwashed" by right-wing Talk Radio (like John and Ken) and get ALL our info (or misinformation, as some of you call it), from them!'
Uhh...then what in the hell are you talking about?
My bad: I haven't met one who didn't think all conservatives were brainwashed and misinformed, especially those that watch Fox News and listen to Rush Limbaugh.
Nice post Kirby, maybe our Conservative friends can post some of their more relevant achievements.
in the mean time heres some more Liberal accomplishments Achievements of Liberalism in the U.S.
All or most were strenuously resisted by conservatives and many Republicans.
Interstate Highway System
It wasn't Ike's idea. It was a liberal initiative begun in the '30s. Ike was a liberal.
Almost all of our Labor Laws (and All Child Labor laws)
The Marshall Plan
Environmental Laws
Freedom of Information Act
Workplace safety laws
The Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944" (a.k.a. "The GI Bill")
Social Security
The Space Program
Securities Act of 1933 & Most banking Regulations
The Peace Corps
Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA)
The Civil rights movement
Fight against Nazis, Fascism and Totalitarianism
Wilson, FDR ,Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy. All liberals
The Development and Deployment for the Internet (DARPA/HPCA)
The Tennessee Valley project
Women's right to vote
Universal Public Education
National Weather Service
National Science Foundation/Basic Scientific Research
Product Labeling/Truth in Advertising Laws
Public Health Service and CDC
Morrill Land Grant Act (land for State public Universities)
Rural Electrification
Public Universities
Bank Deposit Insurance
Earned Income Tax Credit
Family and Medical Leave Act
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Public Broadcasting
Hoover Dam
Pell Grants
Americans With Disabilities Act
State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 – New (March 25th, 2010)
So before you knock liberalism, remember it's given you MOST of what Americans take for granted–and so many have died for.
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