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Rhiannon12866

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58. I agree, too. And it's terribly frustrating.

Tue Aug 21, 2012, 02:50 AM

Aug 2012

I discovered politics fairly late, always voted, mostly for Democrats, but didn't actually start educating myself and becoming politically active until 9/11 scared me witless. Joining DU in 2003 during the lead up to the Iraq war and working for my congressman (NY-20) during his last two campaigns have certainly taught me a lot.

I'm fortunate that it turns out that my long-time friends feel exactly the way I do, in fact two also joined DU. But then there's my brother, watches FIXED News and votes Republican, never doubting he could possibly be wrong, or that he's being lied to. I try to talk to him, but he likes to remind me that he has a Masters in Political Science.

Welcome to DU, freefallinrefugee! It's great to have you with us!

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I have to admit...I am struggling. The current political climate is causing some soul-searching.... [View all] NRaleighLiberal Aug 2012 OP

Ha !...I have no problem turning my back on them.... RagAss Aug 2012 #1

Akin and his ilk are zealots, they're mad, and, yes, it's hard to fathom that degree of bigotry... NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #2

i totally agree freefallinrefugee Aug 2012 #6

I agree, too. And it's terribly frustrating. Rhiannon12866 Aug 2012 #58

OTOH, to 'love' someone who believes such ridiculousness brings the whole coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #65

not the first time that a schism has developed in our people grasswire Aug 2012 #3

Dealing with it? That's what I call being a Democrat, kiddo. I was raised to turn my back on Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #4

But, but...just because they support and promote political Zorra Aug 2012 #35

Yeah, I know what you mean... kentuck Aug 2012 #5

We can't have a constructive with conservatives because they speak JDPriestly Aug 2012 #20

Not sure about where you live but in California unemployment insurance is coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #21

Yes. But theoretically all costs of employment are actually the employee's wages. JDPriestly Aug 2012 #23

I don't work in HR, so am relying only on apocryphal info here, but I've always heard that coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #34

Maybe, but that would not work well since if a company folds, JDPriestly Aug 2012 #37

There are State unemployment insurance and federal unemployment insurance Bandit Aug 2012 #40

I am right there with you. FLyellowdog Aug 2012 #7

My apolitical SO leans right... Kalidurga Aug 2012 #8

alien to my mind, the level of hate Demonaut Aug 2012 #9

I have just a few Republican friends. One seems to be kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #10

again Skittles Aug 2012 #17

K&R I am beginnig to really belive they are insane! airplaneman Aug 2012 #11

I feel you. I don't get their mindset, especially non-rich GOPhers. Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #12

But my "friends" damn me so easily... bobbyblack Aug 2012 #13

Welcome to DU. Raine1967 Aug 2012 #47

They have to blame SOMEBODY truebluegreen Aug 2012 #53

I go to a car show, an acquaintance from yrs ago.. Historic NY Aug 2012 #14

I think you're witnessing the dissolution of the party. nolabear Aug 2012 #15

I feel the same way... FedUp_Queer Aug 2012 #16

excellent response, FUQ Skittles Aug 2012 #18

Agreement with a candidate brush Aug 2012 #22

Generally, I agree. FedUp_Queer Aug 2012 #44

Obama is NOT Bush. Raine1967 Aug 2012 #48

Keyboard Komando! NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #50

FYI. FedUp_Queer Aug 2012 #55

Never mind. NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #59

I'm pretty sure you can't think...or read. FedUp_Queer Aug 2012 #61

Normally, I wouldn't respond to someone who completely distorts what I write. FedUp_Queer Aug 2012 #54

Question brush Aug 2012 #57

Post removed Post removed Aug 2012 #60

I think you're filling this thread with insults. "I will not vote for Obama" NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #62

I hear you. LWolf Aug 2012 #49

At this point I know only two Republicans, really. Arugula Latte Aug 2012 #19

Anyone still voting for these people is either terminally stupid Doctor_J Aug 2012 #24

We have a lot of Republican relatives--not many friends because friends we can choose--and mnhtnbb Aug 2012 #25

My husband has alway told me I should never question a relationship of a person and their god. That southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #26

"...the Ohio crap ..." This is what brings me to a similar point uponit7771 Aug 2012 #27

Be patient. The GOP is going to collapse. reformist2 Aug 2012 #28

I see that happening soon, just like the fall of the USSR took us by surprise. randome Aug 2012 #39

Been hearing that one for 18 years since Gingrinch & Limpballs took over the country. Doctor_J Aug 2012 #43

Also, since the Democrats are beholden to corporate interests now as well. stillwaiting Aug 2012 #46

Just remember it's a Presidential election year lunatica Aug 2012 #29

Sometimes I have to take a break. I neither watched nor listened to any political commentary this Liberal_Stalwart71 Aug 2012 #30

Excellent point. It's true. I need to take breathers every so often to avoid implosion. nt valerief Aug 2012 #52

As far as the Catholic church sex scandal ... spin Aug 2012 #31

Yep. I understand. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #32

I am a bitter hater riverwalker Aug 2012 #33

It gives me a major sense of loss and grief because my dad is a Repube.... cbdo2007 Aug 2012 #36

Don't EVER give up on trying to remain objective. randome Aug 2012 #38

WTF is that supposed to mean? Doctor_J Aug 2012 #41

He spoke about resorting to hyperbole and overreaction. randome Aug 2012 #42

I wish I could say I didn't understand... Bluerthanblue Aug 2012 #45

Rich republicans are greedy, soulless assholes and not-rich republicans are ass-for-brains morons. valerief Aug 2012 #51

There is no hope for them until they learn to think on their own indie9197 Aug 2012 #56

I cope by remaining in "survival mode"... It's us or them. NYC_SKP Aug 2012 #63

I turned my back on all Republicans after Operation Shocking and Awful and coalition_unwilling Aug 2012 #64

taking a step back gattaca82 Aug 2012 #66

I've not responded to anyone in this thread yet, but there are many ideas, thoughts, wisdom... NRaleighLiberal Aug 2012 #67