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Poll: Republicans happier than Democrats
The Seattle Times ^ | 10/25/08 | David Montgomery

Posted on 10/25/2008 12:36:13 PM PDT by XR7

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Brooks said a lot hinges on the answer to this question: Do you believe hard work and perseverance can overcome disadvantages? Conservatives are more likely to say yes. Pew found that Democrats are more likely to say success in life is mostly determined by outside forces. Republicans lean toward thinking success is determined by one's efforts.

And, Obama believes both. So he's gonna take from those who believe their efforts determine their success, and give to those who believe in outside forces determining their success. Obama is gonna be their "outside force" - their good luck charm.

1 posted on 10/25/2008 12:36:16 PM PDT by XR7
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I hope we are still happier Nov. 5.


2 posted on 10/25/2008 12:37:23 PM PDT by nobama08
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Wonder Why??????............Photobucket
4 posted on 10/25/2008 12:39:03 PM PDT by GitmoSailor (AZ Cold War Veteran====McCain/Palin 2OO8==My Mouse is a MOOSE=Donate to FR)
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But seriously, Lehane said, if Republicans are more happy, it's because they care less. "The typical Republican is happy coming home to a 62-inch television, pulling out a fine bottle of cognac or scotch, putting his feet on the table and enjoying the fruits of his labor, but not caring what's going on in the world outside their living room ... and their gated community."

I'm happy because I don't covet my neighbors goods, Chris.

Try it sometimes.

5 posted on 10/25/2008 12:43:35 PM PDT by skeeter
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guy A earns $100k. guy B earns $50k. someone doubles each one’s salary, nobody else just these 2. if guy A is a democratic and guy B is a republican, guy A is unhappy about the wealth difference and feels guilty but won't give it back. guy B thinks it's great.
if guy A is a republican and guy B is a democratic guy A is grateful and guy B is pissed because he didn't get as much as guy A and that isn't fair.
like all the people on “the oprah” who got new cars and then whined and complained about having to pay taxes on the income. liberals and democratics (they hate being called that) are the most ungrateful people in America.
6 posted on 10/25/2008 12:47:26 PM PDT by bravo whiskey (green is the new mean)
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That’s why they hate Sarah so much, because she is happy, positive, and God-loving. Those that hate her are just pathetic in comparison.


7 posted on 10/25/2008 12:49:54 PM PDT by cdga5for4
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guy A earns $100k. guy B earns $50k. someone doubles each one’s salary, nobody else just these 2. if guy A is a democratic and guy B is a republican, guy A is unhappy about the wealth difference and feels guilty but won't give it back. guy B thinks it's great.
if guy A is a republican and guy B is a democratic guy A is grateful and guy B is pissed because he didn't get as much as guy A and that isn't fair.
like all the people on “the oprah” who got new cars and then whined and complained about having to pay taxes on the income. liberals and democratics (they hate being called that) are the most ungrateful people in America.
8 posted on 10/25/2008 12:49:57 PM PDT by bravo whiskey (green is the new mean)
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I would say being angry for the last 8 years plays a big toll on ones attitude toward life.
Once an emotion has become a habit for so long it is difficult to break.
When President Bush is out of Office. They will have to find a new source for their bitterness and anger to be fed.


9 posted on 10/25/2008 12:54:11 PM PDT by ConfidentConservative (I think, therefore I am conservative.)
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10 posted on 10/25/2008 1:11:45 PM PDT by lowbridge
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The good news for Republicans: You are happier than Democrats. You always have been, and you probably always will be.

Well Duh!

Let me weigh this, DU or Free Republic.

Gosh, I guess we are!

Now let's see some news that isn't so obvious to so many : D

11 posted on 10/25/2008 1:14:28 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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Wonder Why??????............

And to think that she can down and proceed to gut a moose to boot!

12 posted on 10/25/2008 1:17:26 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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Well, as a RAT acquaintance of mine one told me:

"Life is like a sewer; what you get out of it depends on what you put into it." (The power of positive thinking in action.)

13 posted on 10/25/2008 1:19:44 PM PDT by NurdlyPeon (Sara Palin: Americas' last, best hope for survival.)
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"Life is like a sewer; what you get out of it depends on what you put into it." (The power of positive thinking in action.)

Some insist that the sewer is half empty while others appreciate being able to create sewage through self promotion. (the power of positive thinking)

14 posted on 10/25/2008 1:27:25 PM PDT by EGPWS (Trust in God, question everyone else)
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And this coming from a woman: Good GOD she a SNAZZY dresser!!

Yup, all the people who have said a woman can't run for political office and win unless they are the saggy, dowdy, my-dog-dresses-better-than-they-do Democrat women. I would actually bring up Klintoons Sec'y of State or the woman with the cankles as a shining example of liberal women but I am really afraid someone would post a picture of them. I have a guest coming over tonight and I don't want to start drinking this early!

15 posted on 10/25/2008 1:34:22 PM PDT by misharu (US Congress = children without adult supervision)
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["The typical Republican is happy coming home to a 62-inch television, pulling out a fine bottle of cognac or scotch, putting his feet on the table and enjoying the fruits of his labor..."]

Meanwhile, the typical unhappy Democrat sits on his ass hoping the government confiscates the Republican's hard earned wealth and "spreads it around"...to him.

16 posted on 10/25/2008 1:39:06 PM PDT by Mad_Tom_Rackham ("The land of the Free...Because of the Brave")
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I'm happy because I don't covet my neighbors goods, Chris.

Ditto. And I'm happy because I love God and I know he loves me. I'm not perfect but I know I am forgiven for my sins. I'm happy because I know Jesus and I know He knows me.

Pretty simple.

I actually feel sorry for democrat atheists. They are miserable because they reject God. They reject His laws and mercy. I really pray for a conversion of the democrat party back to God. They have truly lost their way.

17 posted on 10/25/2008 1:47:43 PM PDT by mc5cents (Show me just what Mohammd brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman)
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“The good news for Republicans: You are happier than Democrats. You always have been, and you probably always will be. “

When your entire existence is based on waiting for “someone or something else” to do things for and take care of you, you are bound to lead a miserable, unhappy life.


18 posted on 10/25/2008 1:56:39 PM PDT by headstamp 2 (Been here before)
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19 posted on 10/25/2008 2:10:09 PM PDT by Chode (American Hedonist - McCain/Palin'08 = http://www.johnmccain.com/)
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I actually feel sorry for democrat atheists.

You're a better person than I. This is an area I need to work on.

20 posted on 10/25/2008 2:11:00 PM PDT by skeeter
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