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Wow. Appears the brain-dead are really multiplying in this country. sinkingfeeling Jun 2012 #1
They are loud, they are stupid and they are proud! Rambis Jun 2012 #3
Degreed in math and science so NOT stupid. aquart Jun 2012 #96
hmm... chervilant Jun 2012 #107
Until our public discourse is no longer derisive and divisive, ldf Jun 2012 #120
Really? chervilant Jun 2012 #125
P. S. chervilant Jun 2012 #127
I don't believe they are reachable Rambis Jun 2012 #110
hence the popularity of the zombie metaphor -- the most politically accurate genre of film villager Jun 2012 #4
This is the result of 30 years of Dems bringing a knife to the meme gunfight. phantom power Jun 2012 #21
The Dems do have only themselves to blame Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2012 #30
Lydia, you need to make this a separate post. NAILS the diagnosis in four one-line points. calimary Jun 2012 #53
Booyah!!! You nailed it right to the wall. Zalatix Jun 2012 #77
Yep. It's an all-out propaganda war, and the Dems won't even acknowledge it yet. After 30 years! Nay Jun 2012 #32
Honestly, I think... tex-wyo-dem Jun 2012 #88
First, though, the Dems collaborated in helping to smash coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #42
Agreed! Fantastic Anarchist Jun 2012 #70
That 20-something was too easy on him. She should have looked dad in the face stopbush Jun 2012 #99
they ARE multiplying... and moving to Wisconsin WestWisconsinDem Jun 2012 #67
Good story Politicalboi Jun 2012 #2
Great story, and great 20-something Woman! elleng Jun 2012 #5
The connection between taxes and services nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #6
re: The connection between taxes and services clang1 Jun 2012 #45
When they say "we're gonna take this country back" - wtf does that mean? Initech Jun 2012 #7
Difficult to tell, but in their minds there is a picture of what they want to create... jtuck004 Jun 2012 #10
I think ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #11
I think so too rbixby Jun 2012 #28
I must admit, NOLALady Jun 2012 #41
She got him when she asked whether his income came from investment (capital) coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #43
She had me at Hello . . . aggiesal Jun 2012 #78
I really don't think they know. Just repeating what they hear from the usual suspects, while SammyWinstonJack Jun 2012 #12
It means they think this country is a whites-only country club Scootaloo Jun 2012 #19
They stole that line from PatSeg Jun 2012 #35
It's so obvious felix_numinous Jun 2012 #8
Dismantling the propaganda machine-yes! The media is using our public airwaves Ghost of Huey Long Jun 2012 #18
It's really kind of pitiful meanit Jun 2012 #27
+1,000 freshwest Jun 2012 #34
Great post! It really interests me, because... susanna Jun 2012 #68
Interesting observations, meanit. chervilant Jun 2012 #81
Bernays was Sigmund Freud's nephew. Manifestor_of_Light Jun 2012 #101
Amen to that! Initech Jun 2012 #119
It is common knowledge that victims of a flim flam game seldom report it to the cops. zeemike Jun 2012 #24
+ 1 for the stunningly simple truth you've given voice to: Mister Ed Jun 2012 #64
They must have adored Bush/Cheney young_at_heart Jun 2012 #9
And they were both "businessmen" -- freepers need to be reminded of LuckyLib Jun 2012 #26
It worked out great, just like his his tax cuts prevented a recession! Beartracks Jun 2012 #72
The funny thing is ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #13
You forgot your eyerolls (vigorous, I hope), which provided coalition_unwilling Jun 2012 #44
The Zombie Apolcalypse is upon us... Evasporque Jun 2012 #14
And they're vicious, too. freshwest Jun 2012 #36
I'll never understand how the dim bulbs rationalize their actual lives and their rhetoric. Vinca Jun 2012 #15
They bought into the Reagan narrative that it was affirmative action that was taking jobs away... rfranklin Jun 2012 #86
Translated? 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #91
Updated or transmogrified might have been better terminology... rfranklin Jun 2012 #104
Yeah ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #106
Great post. MSP is Minneapolis airport? nt raccoon Jun 2012 #16
Yup. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #17
I have such admiration of this generation of young people. canoeist52 Jun 2012 #20
Thank the Lord jehop61 Jun 2012 #22
This type of conversation is the norm YOHABLO Jun 2012 #23
Yes, frightening. And I wish I could move. Between those badmouthing the opposition the GOP and freshwest Jun 2012 #38
This sounds EXACTLY like a conversation that could happen at my workplace. Any of the few Nay Jun 2012 #25
What is really sad is that everything that the avebury Jun 2012 #29
I think some people can only learn the hard way Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2012 #31
If I read the OP correctly. . . DenverDad Jun 2012 #33
This thread is funny. It seems even us dems hate the dems. n/t Ed Suspicious Jun 2012 #37
Interesting how the guy assumes his job will survive the spending cuts treestar Jun 2012 #39
I know ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #62
God, I hope she never gets a teaching job. progressoid Jun 2012 #40
Perfect example of how intractable these people are. VPStoltz Jun 2012 #46
And here's the REALLY scary part: DFW Jun 2012 #47
There's really no way to defeat them except to let the right win so they will all die of poverty. Kablooie Jun 2012 #51
That's what it's gonna take. DocMac Jun 2012 #61
A depressing thought DFW Jun 2012 #80
That is an unbelieveble obliviously Jun 2012 #48
I listen and report ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #71
it seems Bellerophon Jun 2012 #85
So ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #92
Do you write for a living? If not, you should. Excellent story. I feel as if I were right there.. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2012 #49
They complain about being squashed but fanatically boost the people that squash them. Kablooie Jun 2012 #50
Gee and now you want to know why some republicans want to take away young liberals southernyankeebelle Jun 2012 #52
Maybe.. (just MAYBE) the daughter will let the conversation roll around in her annabanana Jun 2012 #54
whoa! that was a conversation! Liberal_in_LA Jun 2012 #55
Good for the twenty year old! whathehell Jun 2012 #56
Edit: ErikJ Jun 2012 #57
Does that couple really think maryellen99 Jun 2012 #58
Yes ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #93
Dear Ms. 20-Something: Would You Please Consider Running for Office? Mister Ed Jun 2012 #59
Political Ad Peaceful Protester Jun 2012 #60
+1000 Yes it would!! n/t Beartracks Jun 2012 #73
I fully agree. lumberjack_jeff Jun 2012 #90
Damn.... Dan Jun 2012 #63
A bunch of DUers were utterly dumbfounded over the idea that Walker could bullwinkle428 Jun 2012 #65
yet another piece of evidence that the people of Wisconsin are idiots. WestWisconsinDem Jun 2012 #66
There's a lot if stupid people out there thank to FOX News.... Historic NY Jun 2012 #69
that's definately true... people in WI are especially stupid, though. WestWisconsinDem Jun 2012 #74
They see the carrot, but not the stick from which it dangles. Beartracks Jun 2012 #75
that's because the stick Smilo Jun 2012 #97
If I followed this conversation right, I would have said this instead: Zalatix Jun 2012 #76
LOL, that's a good one laundry_queen Jun 2012 #111
Low info voters brush Jun 2012 #79
Heard a comparison to the Titanic sandyshoes17 Jun 2012 #82
One thing that needs to be said frequently in these LibDemAlways Jun 2012 #83
Dunning Kruger BB1 Jun 2012 #84
reads like a talking point script datasuspect Jun 2012 #87
I just ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #94
Outstanding post. I'd love to see that kind of mojowork_n Jun 2012 #89
So true ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #95
Found it. mojowork_n Jun 2012 #113
So True ... So True ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #115
Right on, brother. mojowork_n Jun 2012 #123
Speaking of FREE stuff: Granted SSI right before a lay-off?? Hhmmmm . . . patrice Jun 2012 #98
I have a hard time believing that a teacher certified K-12 in both Math and Science can't find a job proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #100
That very well may be true ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #108
Maybe she got fired proud2BlibKansan Jun 2012 #109
The young woman is to be so Smilo Jun 2012 #102
Living in Tucson ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #112
Thanks for writing all of that down. lindysalsagal Jun 2012 #103
All the happy rw talk will end when mittens declares the end of social security in the debates. lindysalsagal Jun 2012 #105
'you liberals' hey dude, fuck you. spanone Jun 2012 #114
K & R for excellent reporting Duppers Jun 2012 #116
It's interesting ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #118
? Duppers Jun 2012 #121
No ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #122
Thanks for clarifying Duppers Jun 2012 #124
This is they key: Le Taz Hot Jun 2012 #117
I see and hear this kind of nonsense all the time. TNLib Jun 2012 #126
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