1) Is foul language "reasonable?" No. It is emotional. But we're not in a reasonable situation. The GOP advances its positions almost entirely based on emotional arguments rather than facts. While we, as Democrats desire to govern with facts, it seems emotion rules the day in the electorate... at least in most "red" areas. I mean, is illegal immigration REALLY a big problem? No. Not even close, based on the actual evidence. But brown skinned people speaking another language SCARES Trump's core supporters, so he brings it up all the time. So no, while foul language isn't "reasonable," it IS an emotional outlet for those of use absolutely appalled by the mindset of anyone who could support that man.
2) I won't speak for their intelligence, but I WILL say that the Republicans are outcome-based thinkers. They base their decision on what they WISH the answer were, rather than what the evidence supports. This tax bill is a perfect example. EVERY credible study shows this bill is massively skewed to the wealthy and corporations and that many working and middle class people will pay MORE in taxes, but Republicans simply say they don't believe it because they WANT the answer to be that tax cuts pay for themselves (they don't) and that trickle down economics works (it doesn't).
3) Anyone I'd curse at I consider a lost cause. I think they are unlikely to waver in their support of Trump, no matter WHAT the evidence shows.... see "outcome-based" thinker above. It's not like I don't know some of these people. Most of my in-laws are these people, and I DO understand them. They've always been racist assholes, and that explains much of their vote. And they always blame problems in this country on minorities and the poor. They aren't likely to change.
4) Don't really know what that means. I think Democrats are superior BECUASE they (mostly) right, not the other way around. That's not to say Democrats never engage in emotional unsupported argument. We are people, and sometimes emotions get the best of us. But I think the tendency to champion the poor, minorities and the marginalized IS superior to selfishness, jingoism and xenophobia.
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