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Zoeisright

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15. Spot on.

Reply to Jackpine Radical (Original post)

Sun Aug 26, 2012, 11:11 AM

Aug 2012

That also explains why so many conservative Christians (an oxymoron if ever there was one) are so angry. Because when they see their beliefs challenged, rather than think about it, because that would cause fear, they immediately leap to rage.

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Republicans are evil, and not just garden-variety evil at that. [View all] Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 OP

Rage & hatred is not a constructive platform Philosoraptor Aug 2012 #1

Rage & hate triggers are what the leaders offer their followers Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #2

Mind if I steal a part of your commentary? It is spot on. n/t Bonhomme Richard Aug 2012 #3

Be my guest. Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #4

Hmm.. an endless feedback loop between rage and hate ideology. ananda Aug 2012 #5

I've said this for decades lunatica Aug 2012 #6

Another excellent post from Jackpine.... Scuba Aug 2012 #7

Nicely stated. 99Forever Aug 2012 #8

I agree however flamingdem Aug 2012 #9

Fox gives them the excuse/permission to be stupid Hydra Aug 2012 #28

This is what I've been saying! baldguy Aug 2012 #10

excellent heaven05 Aug 2012 #11

don't forget Karl Rove NoMoreWarNow Aug 2012 #12

The ragaholic factor is interesting. jerseyjack Aug 2012 #13

Well written and very insightful! 20score Aug 2012 #14

Spot on. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #15

Keep the faith, brothers and sisters... nightscanner59 Aug 2012 #16

So true: SalviaBlue Aug 2012 #17

Great assessment! DLine Aug 2012 #18

Great post!! Thanks! K&R hue Aug 2012 #19

Rage is a symptom, not a cause stupidicus Aug 2012 #20

This is a great addition. You're right on target, and Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #22

no doubt dude stupidicus Aug 2012 #27

very well said maffl Aug 2012 #21

They are Right Wing Authoritarians (followers and leaders). It is well researched (link) Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2012 #23

Yes, I periodically post the Altemeyer links. Jackpine Radical Aug 2012 #24

The scum of the earth ailsagirl Aug 2012 #25

That's pretty accurate. The Doctor. Aug 2012 #26