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klook

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31. I've known many Republicans who had a heart of gold when it came to

Sun Oct 7, 2012, 07:28 PM

Oct 2012

doing compassionate things for individuals, small groups, or organizations of which they were a member. But most of them do not like their tax dollars being used to help large numbers of people they don't know (or approve of).

That's a fundamental difference between Democrats and Republicans, on the whole - most of us love the idea that our collective resources could be pooled to alleviate suffering and improve the lives of millions of others.

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Longtime Republicans torn between party loyalty and Obamacare [View all] Tony_FLADEM Oct 2012 OP

Always Amazes Me - When The Pain Is Felt By Republicans They Understand - Otherwise They Don't cantbeserious Oct 2012 #1

It isn't always that. LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #13

I've known many Republicans who had a heart of gold when it came to klook Oct 2012 #31

Even when they feel the pain, they don't always understand. progressoid Oct 2012 #48

I Know, I Know - I Have Lost Patience With Education And Just Turn Away - My Time Is Short cantbeserious Oct 2012 #68

Their "delimma" lalalu Oct 2012 #2

Right Hydra Oct 2012 #5

Man, I want to say something really ugly here Ishoutandscream2 Oct 2012 #3

That's every republican Sekhmets Daughter Oct 2012 #7

Rewrite!!! Grins Oct 2012 #25

+1,000,000. nt ecstatic Oct 2012 #50

No kidding StarlightGold Oct 2012 #59

That last part jumped out at me Hydra Oct 2012 #4

If he were a limited government type, he'd have paid for the insurance or the bills treestar Oct 2012 #15

Isn't that the truth! OnionPatch Oct 2012 #57

LOL, their hypocrisy actually BOTHERS them??? Skittles Oct 2012 #6

Lots of things to consider here. Well worth the read and thought. Recommended. Whovian Oct 2012 #8

It can be difficult to disavow blind allegiance Zambero Oct 2012 #9

Thanks for your insight, Zambero n/m Cha Oct 2012 #10

What Cha said. Ishoutandscream2 Oct 2012 #16

that limited government is absolute bullshit Skittles Oct 2012 #41

This is just sad BumRushDaShow Oct 2012 #11

Like a lot, and I do mean A LOT, of "conservatives" ... zbdent Oct 2012 #12

When they are forced into the free market, they complain like hell about prices. bluestate10 Oct 2012 #17

I work with some real jerks who are just like that Populist_Prole Oct 2012 #23

The rise of the Republican party in from the 80s can be directly attributed to the zbdent Oct 2012 #26

reagan made greed and idiocy fashionable Skittles Oct 2012 #43

My next door neighbors are like that marlakay Oct 2012 #21

Changes will happen for them. bluestate10 Oct 2012 #69

Then stay a fucking republican Autumn Oct 2012 #14

I would like to see those morons deal with the wild west the insurance market bluestate10 Oct 2012 #19

No anger or snark from me. I am happy we are winning these folks over Nye Bevan Oct 2012 #18

I have no problem with them voting for Obama, that's a good thing. Autumn Oct 2012 #20

My mom is in Florida and tells me that Romney is in St Pete talking about ministering to the sick demgrrrll Oct 2012 #22

Just posted this to Facebook roseBudd Oct 2012 #24

Dude you live in Kansas lobodons Oct 2012 #27

I just wish people like these would actually live their beliefs. SheilaT Oct 2012 #28

These nitwits can't see the forest for the trees. Of course, they want Obama. Geezus H., aren't the valerief Oct 2012 #29

I'm not torn. As 30-year right winger I do NOT want Romney in office. aletier_v Oct 2012 #30

Since you have been a right winger for 30 years Autumn Oct 2012 #32

i quit voting in 1994. :) aletier_v Oct 2012 #34

You need to get very involved with your party. Autumn Oct 2012 #35

Uh, don't help him. Let that dumb party die. It's for the best johnlucas Oct 2012 #55

Yes they are the crazy party, they didn't use to be insane Autumn Oct 2012 #58

The Democratic Party needs a cleansing as well johnlucas Oct 2012 #65

Very good post Autumn Oct 2012 #66

Thanks! If one party dies, the other party is refreshened johnlucas Oct 2012 #67

Having insurance as a union provided bargaining item I have not had to face life without insurance, Thinkingabout Oct 2012 #33

wow LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #37

Hey... that's the republican plan. Typical fucking Autumn Oct 2012 #42

All I can say is that LiberalAndProud Oct 2012 #45

The posters wasn't saying that. bluestate10 Oct 2012 #70

How very republican of you!! You have yours so let others die. Autumn Oct 2012 #39

You are so very wrong, I feel those able should pay their insurance. Thinkingabout Oct 2012 #60

I have values. I am my brothers keeper. Most people can not Autumn Oct 2012 #62

If you knew more about the ACA you would know those who can not afford insurance has other means. Thinkingabout Oct 2012 #63

A far cry from your post I responded to Autumn Oct 2012 #64

The poster was no writing that. See my other post. nt bluestate10 Oct 2012 #72

The poster clearly said Autumn Oct 2012 #73

so if someone cannot afford crappy, for-profit healthcare "insurance" Skittles Oct 2012 #44

Just curious, but when you get sick, and all of us do eventually, are you... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #47

I have insurance and was fortunate to have this through barganing rights of unions, all my life. Thinkingabout Oct 2012 #61

hey ta - think about this, OK Skittles Oct 2012 #49

They don't theKed Oct 2012 #36

My bet is Mr. Campbell will also have a lot of second-thoughts about.... OldDem2012 Oct 2012 #38

I certainly hope he does, but I'm not counting on it. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #53

"he'd vote for Obama, but not without a lot of reservations." stopbush Oct 2012 #40

These people are mentally ill Doctor_J Oct 2012 #46

Self-destructive, like their party of choice BeyondGeography Oct 2012 #51

It's so incredibly frustrating that 40% of Americans (repubs) are incapable ecstatic Oct 2012 #52

My favorite part is towards the bottom. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #54

In regards to the first person in the article... Javaman Oct 2012 #56

Glad to see some Repubs are giving some thought to how this Auntie Bush Oct 2012 #71