Posted on 06/20/2003 12:04:43 PM PDT by white trash redneck
Liberals have ideas? I thought they just rant and call their opponents dirty names.
Liberals idea of a debate is accusing Conservatives of the things they themselves are guilty of.
And it is true that Michael Savage and Ann Coulter are still out there accusing the liberals of treason
Ann does not just make a broad accusations, she clearly states what she means and she backs it up with facts and logic and delivers it with brevity and a sharp wit--which may hurt the fealings of those on the Left, but its all in the truth hurts catagory. There can be no equal on the Left, becuase the current Leftist thought has, as Micheal would say, become a mental disease rather then a philosiphy.
The only Left wing "thinkers" who get any respect, must present their values through fiction and entertainment. Those who try to use reason always end up whining about how all views must be respected (paticularly in the light of their view being exposed as stupid and ignorant).
Me too! During that time frame I felt like someone living in an occupied country. Bought my first gun and mused about joining a militia. So perceived powerlessness does seem to lead to paranoia.
In this version of reality, Republicans are deviously effective. They have careful if evil plans for everything they do.
That's a laugh. I have long felt that the Republicans in Congress would have a hard time organizing a barbeque.
"This republic is at its greatest danger in its history because of this administration"
Translation: WE (meaning the democRATs) are in the greatest danger in history because of this administration. Truth: the real great danger for the country is when they are in control.
"George Bush's economic policy is the "most radical and dangerous economic theory to hit our shores since socialism"
WE want to get back to havng the most dangerous economic theory; socialism. George Bush is interfering.
"Tom Daschle condemns the "dictatorial approach" of this administration. John Kerry says Bush "deliberately misled" America into the Iraq war."
Translation: Our leaders always misrepresent and mislead, so it is natural for us to assume that yours do too.
"The Most Dangerous President Ever"
This is merely nostalgia over no longer having "the most dangerous president ever" in the White House.
"I am furious at [Bush] and I am furious at the Republicans"
Translation: "I'm not getting my way" (stamping his feet).
"Even when they look to the media, they feel that conservatives have the upper hand."
Translation: Conservatives now have a voice. It is no longer WE who completely monopolize the media.
"many Democrats feel that the climate is so hostile to them they can't even speak up"
Maybe that's because it is. I guess it never occurs to them that they might have generated all this negativity towards themselves.
"the people"
Translation: Liberals/socialists. Conservatives do not qualify as people and therefore are not deserving of a voice.
"NOW IT IS TRUE that you can find conservatives and Republicans who went berserk during the Clinton years"
One major difference, one was justified; the other is not.
IMHO it's just an expression of frustration that their opposition cannot make any headway with the general public.
I was just in Kentucky visiting family and got into several political discussions. They are pretty much with me on most issues, although some of them think I am a bit zealous. My sister, the most liberal of the bunch (although she voted for Bush) got to a point when Hillary came up in the conversation where she said she was not going to discuss politics with me anymore. Apparently she was remembering the time that she attempted to defend Clinton back during the impeachment. Even my dad warns people about getting me talking politics. Hehehe...
Exactly. If you want to see something else, go on over to DU and look at the kind of rhetoric they sling at President Bush. It's pretty repulsive, but I can remember how we talked about Clinton in pretty much the same tone.
I got a useless degree in Political Science which never earned me a penny, but sometimes it comes in handy when looking at the issues. One thing I remember distinctly is that a sense of powerlessness leads to political alienation. Let's keep the Democrats feeling left out, it's funny!
In fact, let's give them a taste of their own medicine and adapt the language that they used on us when Slick was in power; let's start referring to them as "anti-government left-wing extremists"! Let's start referring to the Democrats as the party of the "Godless Left", to mirror their comments about the "Religious Right." Let's counter their hysteria by dismissing them as "Conspiracy Nuts". Remember when they compared conservatives to Neo-Nazis? Let's see how they like being described as "Neo-Commies". Cripes, let's unleash Ashcroft on some New-Age lefties with stories about child abuse and cults. Maybe he'll surround their Ashram and burn it down, and we can make fun of anybody who objects.
Let's make them squirm a little, it's entertaining.
Just what I said...in different words. (See #51).
Sure sounds like it ..
But remember, the dems are desperate because they are losing their base ..
Watch for them to go off the cliff even more and don't be surprised if they call for another revolutionary war
Ironic isn't it... The same attorney general who had American Citizens burned at Waco, and who sent agents armed with assault weapons into a private home, to make sure a little boy was handed over to Castro, calling ANYONE a nazi. It boggles the mind.
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