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22. They are tribal

Thu Jul 5, 2012, 11:15 AM

Jul 2012

Whatever pushes the tribe forward they'll do. 80% lies. 20% denial.

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Are they liars or do they actually believe it? [View all] Stinky The Clown Jul 2012 OP

The cynic in me says they are lying, hobbit709 Jul 2012 #1

talking point stuff to frame the issue KurtNYC Jul 2012 #2

Depends on the IQ of the Republican. Jackpine Radical Jul 2012 #3

Brainsmart but heartstupid. ananda Jul 2012 #12

Exactly right... Larry Ogg Jul 2012 #17

Did he mention that parts of his state were declared a disaster area BumRushDaShow Jul 2012 #4

They don't care if it is a lie or not. zeemike Jul 2012 #5

Correct ... they do not want to govern, they want to RULE! JoePhilly Jul 2012 #11

I think they don't even stop to think about it, the truth of what they say Voice for Peace Jul 2012 #6

I think they actually believe what they say. permatex Jul 2012 #8

I 100% think JustAnotherGen Jul 2012 #9

I don't think they care ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2012 #26

What bothers me (scares the crap out of me) are the true believers. DCKit Jul 2012 #10

Excellent points, DCKit. ChazII Jul 2012 #15

We were talking about this yesterday, at a neighborhood gathering. Stinky The Clown Jul 2012 #19

that's my boy. DCKit Jul 2012 #23

He probably believes it all.... Wounded Bear Jul 2012 #14

'To be Fair' and all things being equal Ichingcarpenter Jul 2012 #20

The ones with power know they are lying hifiguy Jul 2012 #21

They are tribal flamingdem Jul 2012 #22

I'm a believer... dtom67 Jul 2012 #24

Remeber this j-c-p Jul 2012 #28

The latter madokie Jul 2012 #29

liars. HiPointDem Jul 2012 #31