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Half-Century Man

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142. Well thought out and succinctly put.

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Mon Oct 27, 2014, 07:55 PM

Oct 2014

I agree with most (95%) of your post(s). And I am reassessing my opposing 5% (as well as refining our shared views).

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Why People Vote Republican [View all] Prophet 451 Oct 2014 OP

Big issue: Republicans convinced people that "Democrats are the party of tax and spend." merrily Oct 2014 #1

Compost would likely be more useful Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #25

No, stop that right now. It's a great post. merrily Oct 2014 #39

That's the first time that I...... daleanime Oct 2014 #45

Thank you very much Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #46

They should be. Warpy Oct 2014 #123

Sspeaking of that idiot Reagan, new sitcom on AMAZON "Alpha House"-John Goodman randys1 Oct 2014 #103

FDR was elected four, count 'em, four times. And then Truman was elected after serving out almost a merrily Oct 2014 #106

Too bad he he had to commit treason to be elected prez randys1 Oct 2014 #108

That was by far not the only reason he got elected, IMO, but he was certainly willing to do whatever merrily Oct 2014 #110

Why Sheeple Vote rethugliCON Bortman33 Oct 2014 #2

I dislike the term "sheeple" Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #26

i enjoyed reading your post bmac19gg Oct 2014 #3

Both sides do it, The Wizard Oct 2014 #8

People vote Democrat because of the media? Really? Please elaborate. Scuba Oct 2014 #9

The word is "Democratic"; to use "Democrat" as an adjective is to be puerile. WinkyDink Oct 2014 #13

I think it's being used as an adverb in his/her post, but I agree it sd be "Democratic." merrily Oct 2014 #18

How much did you mean to tell us about yourself? merrily Oct 2014 #19

Seriously. drm604 Oct 2014 #53

.... merrily Oct 2014 #69

I don't disagree. drm604 Oct 2014 #77

If s/he is posting on Democratic Underground and is not a Democrat, then s/he is trying to pose merrily Oct 2014 #82

You know you don't just have to be a pretend bouncer of this place Capt. Obvious Oct 2014 #89

You want free speech for Republicans, but keep trying to shut me up? merrily Oct 2014 #90

I'm just making a helpful suggestion Capt. Obvious Oct 2014 #92

And you're not all over this thread, making sure no one interferes with bmac's "right" to imply the merrily Oct 2014 #93

Apology accepted Capt. Obvious Oct 2014 #99

let's just say it: dumb a fence posts Skittles Oct 2014 #158

Some points would be the same Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #21

well done, thanks for taking the time bmac19gg Oct 2014 #155

.... TBF Oct 2014 #27

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service Capt. Obvious Oct 2014 #47

That's a good jury decision. drm604 Oct 2014 #54

Not sure yet Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #56

Do you think the poster votes for Democratic candidates? merrily Oct 2014 #57

The post didn't actually advocate against voting for Democrats. drm604 Oct 2014 #59

The TOS say "Vote for Democrats," not only "Don't actually advocate against voting for Democrats." merrily Oct 2014 #60

This is not something I want to argue about. drm604 Oct 2014 #63

Then don't. merrily Oct 2014 #64

I'm sorry your alert failed Capt. Obvious Oct 2014 #66

I didn't alert and you're not sorry. You fit two false statements into five words. Kudos? merrily Oct 2014 #71

Here's another totally sincere hugging emoticon Capt. Obvious Oct 2014 #78

Blatant Republican does not get hidden. Proof postive this site has been taken over. n/t ieoeja Oct 2014 #95

the Libertarians here took over moderation a looong time ago. bettyellen Oct 2014 #148

Love Juror #7's response. bigwillq Oct 2014 #143

LOL! bettyellen Oct 2014 #147

Take a hike son, take a hike. HERVEPA Oct 2014 #149

It's nice to get feedback from republicans on issues like this! BillZBubb Oct 2014 #152

K&R! This post should have hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Oct 2014 #4

Thank you, sir Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #28

Male and hetero all the way. Not that there's anything wrong with the alternative. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #38

Great post. ctsnowman Oct 2014 #5

Thank you n/t Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #29

What we are experiencing The Wizard Oct 2014 #6

All empires fall eventually Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #23

At least when the Roman Empire fell, it left the world some great traditions and artifacts. The KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #61

Oh, you've contributed more to civilization than that Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #67

Clint Eastwood ended the genre of the Western with 'Unforgiven' (imo). But, yeah, I KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #72

You didn't like Unforgiven? Inkfreak Oct 2014 #105

No, i was positively floored by "Unforgiven," so much so that I turned to my wife and said, "No one KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #107

We're on the same page then! Inkfreak Oct 2014 #112

Without being a spoiler, I will say that there is something magical that KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #115

Further derailing the topic: If you haven't seen "This Man Must Die," you might want to RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #140

well, now I've learned something new (that "The Crossing Guard" had KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #146

De rien. Chabrol is sometimes known as "the French Hitchcock" RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #150

Wow. It's been awhile since I've been deeply immersed in French cinema and I never KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #153

Loved Paris, Texas... although I saw it stateside RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #156

Wonerful anecdotes. If you get a chance, Wenders' "Land of Plenty" (2004) is a minor tour de KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #162

Thanks for the recommendation! RufusTFirefly Oct 2014 #163

If the US falls, it will have left the concept that a modern people can overthrow a king and form a merrily Oct 2014 #76

Good point. It's not for nothing that Abe Lincoln in his Winter Address KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #79

Oh, dear. Just realized the connection between your screen name and my prior post. merrily Oct 2014 #81

No offense taken. In the future, though, 'We' would appreciate being referred to KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #84

No, but, I will not take out on you my grudges against King George (or King Charlemagne). merrily Oct 2014 #85

K&R TexasProgresive Oct 2014 #7

Thank you n/t Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #30

Excellent post, thanks. Scuba Oct 2014 #10

You're very kind Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #31

Good Summary - Citizens United Trumps All cantbeserious Oct 2014 #11

Yep Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #32

The succinct version: Fear and Avarice, with a measure of Bellicosity. WinkyDink Oct 2014 #12

I'm just naturally wordy Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #37

That's a shame--some students missed out on some great lectures! Great OP and follow-ups!!! Stardust Oct 2014 #135

all levels... Locrian Oct 2014 #14

Hardly new tactics Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #36

yep - it's really the same old tactics - tried and true n/t Locrian Oct 2014 #50

very good MFM008 Oct 2014 #15

Sure, but we say that every day n/t Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #33

I would have voted for Abe Lincoln in 1860 and 64 (I think). Beside that, though, I KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #68

Most Republicans believe they are morally superior to Democrats... kentuck Oct 2014 #16

Had one a brother in law thought all Democrats are pacifist. gordianot Oct 2014 #22

Of course Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #34

Lol its funny/sad because the truth is the opposite :( ncjustice80 Oct 2014 #42

Damn right The2ndWheel Oct 2014 #17

This is why I will never stand for office Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #24

My wife won't let me run for office due to all the skeletons in my closet, most KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #75

Is that sarcasm? ncjustice80 Oct 2014 #43

But we are ALL human.... daleanime Oct 2014 #49

Im not convinced rethugs are human, more like some species of troll :p ncjustice80 Oct 2014 #160

It is possible to cross breed.... daleanime Oct 2014 #164

For Republicans in Senate race... TRoN33 Oct 2014 #20

I think voting Republican is mainly emotional Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #35

We have to stop being intimidated by Christian BS vlyons Oct 2014 #40

I'm not a Christian Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #44

well I'm a Buddhist, and yes I understand that there are many Christians, who vlyons Oct 2014 #80

And that's why they're trying to corporatize education Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #86

hahaha vlyons Oct 2014 #97

There are also tiny segments of Republicans who are pro choice and pro gay.... Bluenorthwest Oct 2014 #101

We do not punish the son for the sins of the father Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #111

Very succinctly said, and well writ indeed! nt procon Oct 2014 #41

Thank you n/t Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #48

because they are selfish and stupid people samsingh Oct 2014 #51

Partly Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #55

I grew up in rural America Major Nikon Oct 2014 #52

K&R drm604 Oct 2014 #58

That's where I run out of ideas Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #62

The demographic shift is what's making them act so drastically. drm604 Oct 2014 #73

The Friends of Mary Shelley Society (FMSS) pleads with you not to KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #83

What happens if the demographics shift... CANDO Oct 2014 #96

If that happens then they win. drm604 Oct 2014 #141

Thanks for cross-posting this (and not 'composting' it :) I hope it KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #65

Thank you, sir Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #70

Ha-ha. Well I prefer to be known as the 'Father of Europe'. But KingCharlemagne Oct 2014 #74

Three words: RACE, HATE, & FEAR! Liberal_Stalwart71 Oct 2014 #87

No Arguments Here RadicalGeek Oct 2014 #88

Brilliant post. hifiguy Oct 2014 #91

Another reason they vote Republican maryellen99 Oct 2014 #94

As I sid upthread, I dislike the term Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #98

I probably do underestimate how easy it is to program hifiguy Oct 2014 #104

My kid brother is autistic Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #113

It's very discouraging that "Obamacare" polls horribly in Kentucky, yet . . . Vinca Oct 2014 #100

Media and poor education Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #102

Couldn't be the still POS economy One_Life_To_Give Oct 2014 #109

Sure, that's part of it too Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #114

Republianity Martin Eden Oct 2014 #116

Thank you Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #117

A former GOP staffer refers to the Republican Party as a CULT Martin Eden Oct 2014 #118

Thanks for the link Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #119

Excellent article, thanks Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #120

I like it at first hfojvt Oct 2014 #121

Well, opinions vary Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #124

He's from the UK... Docross Oct 2014 #122

Quick answer? Idiots who vote Republican because they "believe in working for a living".... Spitfire of ATJ Oct 2014 #125

Fear, stupidity, and racism (not necessarily in that order). 11 Bravo Oct 2014 #126

I never understand humbled_opinion Oct 2014 #127

I don't diagree with any of that n/t Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #128

voting against their own interests napkinz Oct 2014 #129

The third is the most accurate Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #131

You get an "A+" for your well written and thoroughly thought out analysis of the US. world wide wally Oct 2014 #130

Thank you also, for the kind words n/t Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #133

One of the best compendiums zentrum Oct 2014 #132

Thank you n/t Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #134

Respectfully, you missed the Main reason "why." Eleanors38 Oct 2014 #136

While that's part of it, I'm not sure it's the primary reason Prophet 451 Oct 2014 #137

Goodnight to you as well... Eleanors38 Oct 2014 #139

And many of hitler's henchmen moved here after the war. Dont call me Shirley Oct 2014 #138

Well thought out and succinctly put. Half-Century Man Oct 2014 #142

Ha, fundamentalism is a revenge fantasy. Aptly put. nt valerief Oct 2014 #144

, blkmusclmachine Oct 2014 #145

well said. DCBob Oct 2014 #151

Nope. reimaginethis Oct 2014 #154

Well said nikto Oct 2014 #157

people who vote for republicans have their reasons and they are not being dumb! jonjensen Oct 2014 #159

Sooooo...their reasons are racist and dumb? That makes them dumb. ncjustice80 Oct 2014 #161