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In reply to the discussion: Can someone please explain to me why the Republican Party still enjoys [View all]DemocraticWing
(1,290 posts)26. A certain amount are nuts, but not all of them.
The GOP has them convinced that electing Democrats will lead to the end of their somewhat only-in-their-minds "White Christian America." Republican voters are doing OK in that America, or at least think they are, and are afraid to give it up even if it helps others.
I wouldn't say a lot of people are nuts, but most people are selfish. It's why Jesus decried selfishness at every turn, even if the Republicans try to twist his words into fitting something entirely different.
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Can someone please explain to me why the Republican Party still enjoys [View all]
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
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I was on another thread here just a few minutes ago and said Republicans had
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#2
They mostly racist, bigoted and don't like minorities and they especially don't like those who try
kelliekat44
Nov 2014
#128
Well, as you know, I really despise Republicans and have my entire adult voting life, going
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#6
Yeah, I hadn't considered the 'doppelganger' effect. Here's the thing though. The
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#78
Good points. I try to shy away from comparisons to Nazi stuff, just because
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#136
Fairly simple.. they started a strategy in the 60's by taking local school board elections
Peacetrain
Oct 2014
#4
That is a very interesting article (about, among other things, confirmation bias
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#9
"Childishly dismissing the issues white people face" - and what 'issues' would those
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#107
Well, you never did explain exactly what 'issues' white people face. I'm
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#112
Large swaths of the electorate can't even tell you who the vice president is.
OffWithTheirHeads
Oct 2014
#8
Interesting. Suggests that the media now serve only to confirm folks' pre-existing
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#10
Close. The media confirms folk's pre-existing bias if that bias is right wing. Leftist positions...
Scuba
Oct 2014
#105
I don't think continued support for Republicans can be laid exclusively at the
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#13
Yeah, as regards your point about 'new voters,' I think family traditions
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#18
Despite today's polarization, politics is quite nebulous when it comes to which side some will pick
Populist_Prole
Oct 2014
#12
That is a damned fine and thoughtful response. Do your ideas lend themselves to any
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#15
I like the way you think and approach issues, instead of simply throwing up your hands
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#28
The last sentence of your excerpt is the keeper! The 'Crazification Factor'. Gawd, I
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#22
The Republicans run as the party of straight, white, economically secure Christians.
DemocraticWing
Oct 2014
#20
Excellent analysis. I would add though that 'straight, white, economically secure
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#24
Voting is hardly just about logic. I don't understand why this is such a mystery to you
cali
Oct 2014
#25
Yeah, my wife constantly gives me shit for indulging my Spock-like tendencies to the
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#30
Not often enough, I suppose. I think some of that massive support for President Obama in 2008 was
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#48
Yep. Goes to show that well-tested propaganda works effortlessly on the masses.
BlueCaliDem
Nov 2014
#156
I think you may have a point (or two). It's not for nothing that Melville's
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#35
News media protects Republicans and reports their talking points uncritically
emulatorloo
Oct 2014
#37
It's maddening, isn't it? The contant false equivocation and tu quoque tropes
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#49
The polls are not a true representation of the American electorate.
Dont call me Shirley
Oct 2014
#38
because 30% of the population are bigots and vote Republican because they believe Republicans
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#39
And isn't that a sad commentary on our electorate (or at least 30% of it)? I think
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#45
can't get shit done because the 30% on the fringe refuse to compromise....
VanillaRhapsody
Oct 2014
#54
Yes, you are very correct, there are a lot of rock bottom people who vote
Thinkingabout
Oct 2014
#53
“Socialism never took root in America because the poor see themselves
Tierra_y_Libertad
Oct 2014
#41
That is a great quote! I wonder what Steinbeck would say were he alive today. He'd probably
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#46
Your post only makes sense if you think DU is representative of the American public.
former9thward
Oct 2014
#42
Sigh. If only it were so. I suppose I feel that Republicans represent the (economic) interests of
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#65
Excellent survey and analysis. "Scared mushy-middlers" - that's a new demographic. Not
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#51
As I could have expected, awesome analysis. I think it somewhat begs the question, though, which
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#63
West side of Los Angeles. (Maxine Waters' district - Yay!) If I lived in a small rural town, I
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#69
All other things being equal, Dems should equally appeal to half of that
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#68
That shithead Romney never did release all or even most of his tax returns, did he? This
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#73
And yet, the U.S. government under Bush was wiretapping the phone conversations of U.S.
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#82
The tragedy is that we know that there will be other entirely preventable
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#98
I guess it goes to show there's truly nothing new under the sun. That is one hell of a
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#91
And, now the M$M have their little mediawhore Chucky Todd feeding the public Bull$hite on Sunday
Cha
Oct 2014
#89
A little historical perspective: I think the resentment at the so-called 'liberal media' dates back
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#97
You know, I've been thinking about this and I remember, during the aftermath of
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#93
This is a mini-masterpiece. It really deserves to be a thread of its own and I hope
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#101
Thanks. Looks like your new thread is receiving the response I expected. Just out
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#122
Ah, no worries. I had completely failed to take into account the 'tourism' component. The
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#138
Do not get upset over things like this, it is like asking why is the sky blue?
Black Bug
Oct 2014
#92
Wow. That's a great first post (and great advice). I've been an activist since about 1977-8, but
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#94
4 issues. Don't they just go with one? I mean 4. Good gawd that's too many for them to ponder.
lonestarnot
Oct 2014
#114
Isn't that the sad truth? I would add they 'play' to people's ignorance and use
KingCharlemagne
Oct 2014
#115
I think it may have something to do with team inculcation. We have been inculcated with team
lonestarnot
Oct 2014
#113
Thanks for responding. Yeah, the atavistic urge runs deep, that's for sure. I've seen
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#140
1- the party of Big Business, very much so, and 2- the "establishment party", moreso than Dems
steve2470
Nov 2014
#126
Much as I like, admire and even venerate Abe Lincoln, the Republican Party has
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#141
This is so insightful that it almost deserves a thread of its own (hint, hint :). It is a very
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#143
Hey, thanks for responding. The words 'conservative' and its siblings seem
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#139
Thanks for the detailed backgrounder. I knew Powell's name sounded familiar - big suprise, he was
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#169
Hey, thanks for responding. Yeah, money certainly has an insidious effect
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#145
Few could dispute the overall validity of your general observation. Are you by
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#153
I like the way you think and the cut of your jib. I find myself unable to laugh at their
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#160
I like your one-word answer about as much as I like any response on this thread, i guess. It's
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#155
Great article with lots of quotable quotes. My fav was the last one (by Chip Berlet, of
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#161
Hey, stop insulting monkeys! :) Your post brought to mind this oldie-but-goodie:
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#163
The real battle is between "centrist Dems and progressive Dems (Socialists and other points left)."
kentuck
Nov 2014
#164
Thanks for responding. Your lengthy post brought Will Rogers famous quip
KingCharlemagne
Nov 2014
#165