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75. they couldn't have done it without liberals looking the other way while they created

Tue Jun 20, 2017, 05:50 PM

Jun 2017

and ran a talk radio psyops to take atwater to the national level.

there will always be flat earthers racists and assholes but with 1000 coordinated radio stations and liberals looking the other way they made it acceptable over the last 30 years, since reagan killed the fairness doctrine, because NO ONE COMPLAINED about it in real time. everything liberals do is analysis and reaction after the fact, as if it's 'popular' instead of coordinated propaganda that gets ignored, from an unchallenged free media monopoly dominating 40 states with 80 senators.

at a cheap $1000/hr x 15hrs/day x 5 = $75,000/wk x 1200 stations rw talk radio is worth $18MIL/day or 390MIL$ /month or 4.68 BIL$/ year FREE for coordinated global warming denial, pro republican free market deregulation and wall st think tank propaganda, swiftboating, and the hate and fear used to get people to vote republican.

yet dems get nutty about a few million here and there.

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Why are Republicans always such dicks? [View all] Cyrano Jun 2017 OP

Cohn and Atwater. Promoting "Win at All Costs" morality. haele Jun 2017 #1

Greedy, selfish, racist, misogynist, etc. That's the GOP. SharonAnn Jun 2017 #25

They like to hurt people too, especially liberals. They would like the circus & the coliseum. Alice11111 Jun 2017 #120

they couldn't have done it without liberals looking the other way while they created certainot Jun 2017 #75

That lays it out pretty clearly. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2017 #92

Agree Completely. zentrum Jun 2017 #96

unfortunately we're not getting their backs certainot Jun 2017 #114

We used to have this thing called The Fairness Doctrine.. whathehell Jun 2017 #129

and we've been getting our asses kicked by a few hundred liars on 1000 radio stations certainot Jun 2017 #130

I agree completely! whathehell Jun 2017 #132

it seems like any time aprominent dem even mentions the words fairness doctrine the certainot Jun 2017 #141

Few universities still have radio stations, so they're stuck with whatever AM station is around. haele Jun 2017 #145

if a few unis started looking for apolitical alts the cons would scream bloody murder certainot Jun 2017 #148

I agree happy feet Jun 2017 #111

Sad & true. Alice11111 Jun 2017 #121

absolutely! much of it was because the liberals were too effing nice. and I sure agree with you Akamai Jun 2017 #115

i think dems have to destroy the rw radio monopoly before there's any real reform possible certainot Jun 2017 #142

Yep! It does feel pretty hopeless when you look at those facts. Rome is nearing its end, rapidly. Alice11111 Jun 2017 #118

and Rove. lastlib Jun 2017 #109

Years of FOX news 24/7/365 usaf-vet Jun 2017 #143

'Cuz there is money to be made from being dicks. LakeArenal Jun 2017 #2

I just have to lodge my protest on the term repugs being "dicks". brush Jun 2017 #42

Yes- I much prefer the universal "asshole" to describe them! bettyellen Jun 2017 #45

yeah i fall back on asshole over and over. barbtries Jun 2017 #51

I've decided to avoid any of the gendered stuff in real life as well as online ... bettyellen Jun 2017 #59

yep. barbtries Jun 2017 #62

Good one. I'll go with asshole too. brush Jun 2017 #86

I use asshole, too. CrispyQ Jun 2017 #88

I hear you and will not use the word again. LakeArenal Jun 2017 #60

Appreciated. bettyellen Jun 2017 #90

Agree. I've raised zentrum Jun 2017 #98

how about just "sociopath"? spooky3 Jun 2017 #112

I prefer to think of them as foreskins, actually-- lastlib Jun 2017 #110

It's kind of like the difference whathehell Jun 2017 #131

You're right about the N word and the word "honkey but why is it ok to offend men and not women? brush Jun 2017 #133

For the same reason whathehell Jun 2017 #134

Okay, you just tipped us all to your hole card. Not cool. brush Jun 2017 #135

I honestly don't know what you're talking about.. whathehell Jun 2017 #137

A peeped "hole card" is a poker term. You're not fooling anyone. brush Jun 2017 #138

No, seriously, you misunderstand me -- I'm not trying to insult you at all whathehell Jun 2017 #147

That's how about half get it. Mean people. Many are sadistic. Alice11111 Jun 2017 #119

Little dicks. C_U_L8R Jun 2017 #3

Is that the definition of conservative? MiddleClass Jun 2017 #4

That's it MFM008 Jun 2017 #22

Oxymoron MiddleClass Jun 2017 #49

They have no good IDEAS for the American people...So they do dirty shit to win...n/t asuhornets Jun 2017 #5

They think... Mike Nelson Jun 2017 #6

That only accounts for the Christofascists Cyrano Jun 2017 #9

Agreed... Mike Nelson Jun 2017 #14

Here's the deal with people who should "know better.": Different Drummer Jun 2017 #21

Losing health care may change their world view Cyrano Jun 2017 #26

We can but hope. n/t Different Drummer Jun 2017 #29

Frankly, at this point, I don't give a damn if they die off. But the downside is the pain and RKP5637 Jun 2017 #57

Neither do I care if they die off. However, they are producing offspring who are little clones. Alice11111 Jun 2017 #122

You nailed them down perfectly, Cyrano. sheshe2 Jun 2017 #7

What's wrong with these people? Phoenix61 Jun 2017 #8

consumed by nihilism and greed 0rganism Jun 2017 #10

Why are Republicans such dicks? I'll tell you why: DFW Jun 2017 #11

I swear I'm starting to think it's all genetic. A "supreme asshole" gene. Vinca Jun 2017 #12

I did read a study once about people who tended to be Republiscum... Kleveland Jun 2017 #41

ROFL - it makes sense to me. Vinca Jun 2017 #61

George Lakoff who zentrum Jun 2017 #102

Makes perfect sense when you put it that way.. Permanut Jun 2017 #105

They know they are a party soon to be defeated by demographics so they are fighting to the death. LonePirate Jun 2017 #13

A drowning person will take anyone down with them Cyrano Jun 2017 #16

i think you're on to something there. barbtries Jun 2017 #53

Just like the Confederate States, Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan... VOX Jun 2017 #108

No, they are absolutely NOT going to be "defeated by demographics" Cosmocat Jun 2017 #125

"I'm okay. Fuck everyone else." Iggo Jun 2017 #15

What would a dick do? Initech Jun 2017 #17

Difference between a Republican and a Democrat zipplewrath Jun 2017 #18

You have distilled it to... 3catwoman3 Jun 2017 #70

Well done. I think of zentrum Jun 2017 #103

It's a natural implosion. Dave Starsky Jun 2017 #19

"Virtually every ELECTED Republican" FiveGoodMen Jun 2017 #20

Guess we'll have to rely on evolution Cyrano Jun 2017 #23

Well, if we don't die first... FiveGoodMen Jun 2017 #24

At the very least, Mr.Bill Jun 2017 #31

Envy gordianot Jun 2017 #27

If they weren't hateful, worthless dicks they'd be Democrats Warpy Jun 2017 #28

For the male republicans, Mr.Bill Jun 2017 #30

that's actually their core competency. unblock Jun 2017 #32

When you're a Republican, you're a dick. Glaisne Jun 2017 #33

because they are the ultimate hypocrites and projectionists...totally self absorbed NRaleighLiberal Jun 2017 #34

Fear, afraid of the "other" getting equal rights, all comes down to that. Eliot Rosewater Jun 2017 #35

I wonder the same thing about southern slave owners. Why, when the rest of the western PaulRevere08 Jun 2017 #36

Cutting off their own nose to spite their face IronLionZion Jun 2017 #37

Birds of a feather stick together liberal N proud Jun 2017 #38

What is stunning are the millions that vote them into office so they can be dumped on and exploited RKP5637 Jun 2017 #56

Why Settle for the lesser evil, when you can vote Republican? Calculating Jun 2017 #39

You should start a thread with this. Nt. raccoon Jun 2017 #95

It's really a hardwired brain function. They are compelled to act that way, they have no choice. RKP5637 Jun 2017 #40

Could it possibly be a lack of critical thinking? Calculating Jun 2017 #43

Yes, I think that is part of it too. Many always skirt around the factors of innate brain functions, RKP5637 Jun 2017 #48

It's also that teaching critical thinking in schools upsets some parents... maddiemom Jun 2017 #124

They are very selfish, show little or no empathy elmac Jun 2017 #44

I've been asking that question for quite a long time MrScorpio Jun 2017 #46

Me too. All I know is that they ARE! smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #91

Because their sole reason for existence Mr. Evil Jun 2017 #47

as a nation we are sick. barbtries Jun 2017 #50

The US has become a sick nation. The US exploits other nations, bombs and kills people, RKP5637 Jun 2017 #54

i think the GOP just attracts people who are already dicks samnsara Jun 2017 #52

I believe you're right. n/t Different Drummer Jun 2017 #55

Because they can ONLY WIN if they cheat, steal and lie. vkkv Jun 2017 #58

I'm going with genetics. broadcaster90210 Jun 2017 #63

They Are Simply Evil All-In Jun 2017 #64

Its in their DNA. George II Jun 2017 #65

This is why Freddie Jun 2017 #66

Sociopaths, plain and simple maltzmax Jun 2017 #67

You don't post often, but when you do it's spot on. FailureToCommunicate Jun 2017 #123

They love money more than anything else. YOHABLO Jun 2017 #68

The foundation of their ideology is social darwinism, hyper-individualism and abject selfishness. Thomas Hurt Jun 2017 #69

There was a time when -- at least some -- churches would push back against that FiveGoodMen Jun 2017 #76

Fear. Eom Lyricalinklines Jun 2017 #71

Selfish and 'work' for corporations best interests, instead of the American people. Sunlei Jun 2017 #72

Seems to be a culture of greed on behalf of the super rich. Kablooie Jun 2017 #73

First, you are dealing with authoritarians, & two different groups of them at that. CrispyQ Jun 2017 #74

Think it's even somewhat worse than you listed. lark Jun 2017 #77

They feel entitled Hamlette Jun 2017 #78

In my family LittleGirl Jun 2017 #79

It's an inherited gene that all republicans have - the lack of empathy. demosincebirth Jun 2017 #80

It has always been thus... CCExile Jun 2017 #81

Their ideology begins and ends with louis-t Jun 2017 #82

Thats easy madokie Jun 2017 #83

I don't think all Rubs are dicks--myself I don't like to be labeled... bresue Jun 2017 #84

Term Limits Libertarian_4_life Jun 2017 #85

Not the answer. zentrum Jun 2017 #104

Completely agree! FiveGoodMen Jun 2017 #113

No Freddie Jun 2017 #127

Honestly, they weren't always this way Stinky The Clown Jun 2017 #87

Don't forget Ayn Rand's Libertarianism philly_bob Jun 2017 #89

The saddest part about all of this, and probably the most important part as well, is that world wide wally Jun 2017 #93

Do Republicans have a point about anything, that's on a higher level to what Democrats believe in ? OnDoutside Jun 2017 #94

OMG! You sexist, misogynistic bastid! trof Jun 2017 #97

I honestly don't know jimlup Jun 2017 #99

You are giving dicks a bad name...they do have their uses. Unlike those you are calling dicks. Amaryllis Jun 2017 #100

It's required to be a Republicon. WhiteTara Jun 2017 #101

Why are Republicans such dicks? gilligan Jun 2017 #106

FEAR that they're losing white privilege, and SELF-RIGHTEOUS ANGER about that same FEAR. VOX Jun 2017 #107

I think they find it fun to be dicks. SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2017 #116

Cultists and Crooks. Mike Niendorff Jun 2017 #117

It has always been the conservative mindset. Nitram Jun 2017 #126

Yes, a mindset that accepts two conflicting beliefs simultaneously:I love everyone / screw them all Dorn Jun 2017 #128

on my more compassionate days (few and far between lately), I think there is some genetic niyad Jun 2017 #136

Money money money Wabbajack_ Jun 2017 #139

Imagine the uproar if someone said ... Rustyeye77 Jun 2017 #140

They want to stay on the good side of the schoolyard bully. alfredo Jun 2017 #144

They can't help it. Turbineguy Jun 2017 #146