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In reply to the discussion: Can a Republican be a .... [View all]Arkansas Granny
(32,265 posts)35. Of course. I know several Republicans who are decent people.
Some of them have never really been presented with a liberal viewpoint from someone they trust. Others are single issue voters. In most cases, they really don't understand how the policy of the Republican party is against their best interests.
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The most heinous acts in history were committed by people who believed they were right.
Sparkly
Feb 2012
#33
People can vote Republican out of tradition, and still be decent (if perhaps somewhat politically
LeftishBrit
Feb 2012
#4
Fair enough; I've never lived anywhere like that so can't judge people in such a position
LeftishBrit
Feb 2012
#13
You're spouting the same black-and-white demagoguery as what we expect from conservatives.
MiddleFingerMom
Feb 2012
#56
I married a conservative and I'm convinced he's a good and decent person.
Nuclear Unicorn
Feb 2012
#14
yes and no. people are allowed to be politically naive while being a decent person
La Lioness Priyanka
Feb 2012
#53