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Reply to Dark n Stormy Knight (Reply #11)

Wed Jul 26, 2017, 05:25 PM

Jul 2017

When I was a kid and before I could vote - maybe around 14 or 15 - I thought it was clever to describe myself with the "liberal on social issues/conservative on fiscal issues" label.

Then I grew the hell up and realized that being open-minded on social issues meant that you needed to take care of all of those who need our help - whether it means supporting their civil rights or providing them with funds and services in times of need. I also recognized that government funding of social services often has a stimulative effect on the economy, depending on certain conditions.

Today, seeing adults peddling that garbage burns me up to no end.

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The tweet in all caps is pitch perfect. NT Bleacher Creature Jul 2017 #1

The best of the tweets in response to Jenner's disbelief.... Pachamama Jul 2017 #10

Agreed. I think I may actually despise "socially liberal, Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2017 #11

100% agree Bleacher Creature Jul 2017 #13

Reminds me of the difference between those who were Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2017 #14

Best quote EVER iamateacher Jul 2017 #18

I know, right? However, it looks like Krugman was quoting John Rogers. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2017 #21

I love that quote. Bleacher Creature Jul 2017 #20

Correction: looks like Krugman was quoting John Rogers. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2017 #35

Ooh, I'm saving that one! NastyRiffraff Jul 2017 #23

Correction: looks like Krugman was quoting John Rogers. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2017 #36

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With you there. Modern "Conservatives" really ought to stop calling themselves that. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2017 #22

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Not most, some. trc Jul 2017 #4

Beautiful. dalton99a Jul 2017 #3

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this Phentex Jul 2017 #7

I'm also sick an fucking tired wellst0nev0ter Jul 2017 #26

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Thx for this, I'll look it up more ... I wonder if there's a studied behavior ... uponit7771 Jul 2017 #16

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