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Sarah Ibarruri

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24. Oh yeah, that's what "independents" like to say: Both sides are the same. BS. Both sides are not
Tue Apr 10, 2012, 12:16 PM
Apr 2012

the same even remotely. I think behind the label "independents" are just more right wingnuts.

Libertarians and Republicans are the undisputed destructors of our country. The only people they wish to benefit, and have spent their lives benefiting, are the rich, powerful, and corporations.

Excellent work there, Sarah! PassingFair Apr 2012 #1
Thanks! You'd have thought someone had punched him when I said that nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #2
I don't understand their need to defend the rich. progressoid Apr 2012 #3
Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levine deliver those talking points daily. Mimosa Apr 2012 #9
He made 'some' money in the market, but he's by no means rich. His kids are not doing well Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #11
They're under the illusion that one day they'll be as rich as the Kockroach brothers Raine Apr 2012 #58
This sounds like every conversation I've had with every Libertarian and Republican ever. HughBeaumont Apr 2012 #4
Not to mention the incessant whining about the plight of the overrich gratuitous Apr 2012 #5
Reminds me of this book, which every American should read. HughBeaumont Apr 2012 #8
The Great Risk Shift. I'd never heard of it. I'll be sure to read it. Thanks! nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #30
Exactly! That's another thing I tell these pretend-idiots, that if you get a BENEFIT from something Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #26
Ding, ding, ding. Wish I could rec your post. God did not decree free markets and coalition_unwilling Apr 2012 #28
Most of the self-described libertarians are in fact rightwing Republicans Mimosa Apr 2012 #10
Exactly. I have never considered a Libertarian to be anything BUT a Republican smoking a joint nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #31
You're right. Libertarians ARE Republicans. I think they just don't like to be SEEN as GOPers, but Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #12
Libertarians = Republicans - Teh Jesus + Legal Weed + Hawt Capitalist Chix. HughBeaumont Apr 2012 #16
Who is that? nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #18
Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, a particularly loathsome CNBC joker. HughBeaumont Apr 2012 #34
Another right wing freakazoid? I just looked her up... Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #41
you have more patience that I do... Javaman Apr 2012 #6
Me too!!! Why bother? Plus so many are near violent you never know but even the most benign lunasun Apr 2012 #7
I don't have more patience. I just have more of a desire to tear their arguments to shreds - Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #13
My conversation was similar RockaFowler Apr 2012 #14
Oh how pretty that is! "A Hitler Jew." Did you tell him to shut his filthy piehole? nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #15
I blasted him for it RockaFowler Apr 2012 #44
I guess they grew up and got stupid. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #45
What, pray tell, is a "Hitler Jew"??? Is that akin to a "Marx Capitalist"? - n/t coalition_unwilling Apr 2012 #32
they live in a fantasy world Locrian Apr 2012 #17
Oh, you betcha! In their philosophy, the rich can do no wrong. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #19
plus Locrian Apr 2012 #21
It's pathetic how f'd up a view of themselves and of people they have. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #29
I posted this toon yesterday,but it is apt. Swede Apr 2012 #20
That's exactly what Libertarians and Repukes would like us to think is a solution. Stupid people, Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #23
Your conversation in totality sounds like my brother's diatribe Skidmore Apr 2012 #22
Oh yeah, that's what "independents" like to say: Both sides are the same. BS. Both sides are not Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #24
Conversational whiplash and severe headaches - I think all Libertarians coalition_unwilling Apr 2012 #35
That's 15-20 minutes of your life you'll never get back, but thanks coalition_unwilling Apr 2012 #25
It's okay. I want them to know I realize they're full of shit, and just plain evil. It doesn't Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #27
I love to see the little veins pop out on the sides of their heads. smirkymonkey Apr 2012 #42
Ew. That's a little gross to watch, yes. But it's so much fun smacking the heck Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #43
We couldn't have fought and won World War II proud2BlibKansan Apr 2012 #33
Actually, the truly hard-core Libertarian nutjobs will insist that we should coalition_unwilling Apr 2012 #36
When you have someone like that, the only reason for continuing... JHB Apr 2012 #38
True. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #39
I try to point out that I don't "want to take money from the rich"... JHB Apr 2012 #37
You bring up a great point. Libertarians and Repukes use the term, "Commie" on anyone that points Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #40
The largest expense this country has is military. Ganja Ninja Apr 2012 #46
Oh, of course not! They love excess spending on the military, but only certain types of spending Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #47
Sounds like my father Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #48
Where did he come up with this idea of the rich? Do you know the history behind his thoughts? nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #49
I think he always wanted to be a big-shot and outwardly successful. He's a big time schmoozer Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #50
Oh Lordy. That kinda explains it. Have you ever asked him how he wants people to remember him? Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #51
I should ask that but I'm afraid how he'll answer Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #52
I think most people get mellow with age, but boy, he's not mellowing much is he? Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #53
Thanks for the great OP and your input n/t Populist_Prole Apr 2012 #57
Thanks! nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #59
Yeah the rich pay the bulk of taxes... SomethingFishy Apr 2012 #54
That went well. MissMarple Apr 2012 #55
Yes, didn't it? Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #56
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