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Spitfire of ATJ

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17. There's a quote from "Needful Things" that fits....

Sat Oct 27, 2012, 11:59 AM

Oct 2012

"Don't you see what he's done? We're all decent people. We are. And he's preyed on our weaknesses and our hatred and our greed and our prejudice and our fear. Don't you understand? He runs on hate. And he's used it to turn us all against each other."

That's right. Republicans are using the tactics of the devil.

It was widely accepted that one of the main temptations of the devil was to sell your soul for fame and fortune.

I'm an atheist but recognize the teachings of the Bible involve aspects of human nature that touch on fundamental truths and offer precautions against those who would manipulate the masses for personal gain. Which is actually kind of eerie to think Republicans are using techniques that are about as time tested as possible if there were warnings against it thousands of years ago.

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The Office AssHAT Popped My Cork Tonight [View all] rsmith6621 Oct 2012 OP

Good on you! HipChick Oct 2012 #1

They are like petulant children, pushing our limits, waiting for us to speak up. CurtEastPoint Oct 2012 #2

They can dish it, but they can never take it. nt LaydeeBug Oct 2012 #3

Don't argue with them. Tell them what I tell them.. RagAss Oct 2012 #4

Was he able to explain why corporations were not hiring fadedrose Oct 2012 #5

I had a co-worker pull the old "Obama hasn't done ANYTHING, so far!" Siwsan Oct 2012 #6

I think some of them WANT to like this President, but need to be given Volaris Oct 2012 #8

I usually hear: "He had two years with a Democrat(ic) Congress" JohnnyRingo Oct 2012 #12

Their Faux News/Karl Rove propaganda works ffr Oct 2012 #7

If you listen to Mitt that's what he's doing. Saying vote for me and you'll be rich. Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #11

At least your discussion was on issues SCVDem Oct 2012 #9

They always throw supply & demand out the window... JohnnyRingo Oct 2012 #10

Jayzus H, who has time to talk about this crap for an hour? Brickbat Oct 2012 #13

Q. Is it good in one's own budge to invest in the long-run or for short term goals only? patrice Oct 2012 #14

Without the influence of the GOP & the Teabaggers, we'd have real nationalized health care by now. baldguy Oct 2012 #15

Does your colleague sell funeral insurance door-to-door? WinkyDink Oct 2012 #16

There's a quote from "Needful Things" that fits.... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2012 #17

Stopped short of the n word? Zax2me Oct 2012 #18

Wow! As for corporate profits under Obama, the stock market under Obama ... progree Oct 2012 #19

cork? asshat? You lost your anal virginity? aletier_v Oct 2012 #20

something is going on with the Corporations liberal_at_heart Oct 2012 #21