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Philosoraptor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:29 AM Original message |
WHY is the right so terrified of President Obama? |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:33 AM Response to Original message |
1. They have been whipped into a frenzy for generations. The fear |
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lamp_shade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:34 AM Response to Original message |
2. They're afraid he'll do a good job. They're afraid of his accomplishments. |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:53 AM Response to Reply #2 |
7. exactly - they really fear he will fix junior's financial mess and |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:29 AM Response to Reply #2 |
28. exactly, the right is afraid he might succeed. |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:36 AM Response to Original message |
3. They are really afraid he will be like FDR - he will be successful, |
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deutsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 07:46 AM Response to Reply #3 |
20. I think they've been forever scarred by FDR |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:50 AM Response to Reply #20 |
42. Everything old is new again. |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:32 PM Response to Reply #3 |
50. I agree with you. It's a lifetime of believing "liberal" is a bad word. |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:37 AM Response to Original message |
4. They're not |
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Philosoraptor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:41 AM Response to Reply #4 |
5. True, but I sense a deeper paranoia from the right lately. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:29 AM Response to Reply #5 |
12. He's black. |
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raccoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:01 AM Response to Reply #12 |
22. Ding, ding! We have a winner. nt |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:06 AM Response to Reply #22 |
23. Although, Captain Hilts has a good point below.... |
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RC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:19 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Correct. That 'D' by their name is all that is necessary. |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 05:50 AM Response to Original message |
6. They want their CONTROL Back....the Bullies get pissed when they lose |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 07:19 AM Response to Reply #6 |
16. It's about 'control' and about being the 'daddy' party, with father knowing 'best'. nt |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:30 PM Response to Reply #6 |
48. I love your site design, and I want to find out more about it. |
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opihimoimoi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 09:23 PM Response to Reply #48 |
51. Thank you....its still in construction....we are planning a huge project |
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Dappleganger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:15 AM Response to Original message |
8. I still think it's because he's not white like they are. |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:30 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. I completely agree. See above: "He's black." n/t |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 07:20 AM Response to Reply #13 |
17. That doesn't explain that batshit hatred that was directed at Clinton. nt |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 07:41 AM Response to Reply #17 |
19. Good point. n/t |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:48 AM Response to Reply #19 |
41. It's just weird. I guess that DU has some fringe folks |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:32 AM Response to Reply #13 |
30. and that is he a Democrat too. |
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madeline_con (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:30 PM Response to Reply #8 |
49. I agree. n/t |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:23 AM Response to Original message |
10. Mr. Obama, you scare me -- from RaptureReady.com |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:28 AM Response to Original message |
11. He Plays Chess, They Play Checkers... |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:19 AM Response to Reply #11 |
36. Succint breakdown of the 'R' personalities in play here. |
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KharmaTrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 11:33 AM Response to Reply #36 |
44. Thank You...And Love That Button... |
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juno jones (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:17 PM Response to Reply #44 |
45. Thanks. |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:36 AM Response to Original message |
14. They fear he will be successful |
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Captain Hilts (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 07:18 AM Response to Original message |
15. They were the same way about Bill Clinton. They can't handle being in the opposition. nt |
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baldguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 07:21 AM Response to Original message |
18. It has little to do with Obama - and everything to do with their fear. |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 07:49 AM Response to Original message |
21. They say they fear for America. |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:33 AM Response to Reply #21 |
31. they deserve being in the wilderness, they couldn't care less |
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lunatica (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:09 AM Response to Original message |
24. They feel strangely drawn to him and they fear him |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:12 AM Response to Original message |
25. There is an enormous polarization that has taken place in American politics |
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bluescribbler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:24 AM Response to Original message |
26. One word: |
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havocmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:28 AM Response to Original message |
27. RW pundites & pols are paid to do what they are told |
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OwnedByFerrets (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:30 AM Response to Original message |
29. The ones you are talking about are the ones who listen to |
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OneGrassRoot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
32. In reading through this thread, it seems we should identify the right: |
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Cobalt-60 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:35 AM Response to Original message |
33. It's hype, of course |
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Raksha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:23 PM Response to Reply #33 |
53. I agree - the Republican Party is the Nazi Party in all but name, |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 08:38 AM Response to Original message |
34. It's racism and the dawning realization that Blue America has won the Culture Wars. |
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Homer Wells (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
35. He represents common sense and Reality! |
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paulk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
37. it's SOP |
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Johonny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:33 AM Response to Original message |
38. I think they're afraid that he will bring in an era of progressive |
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Orsino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:36 AM Response to Original message |
39. Because he offers us a little bit of the truth... |
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Badgerman (378 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
40. Oh for goodness sakes! Because they are STUPID! Do you also ask such as... |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
43. He represents everything they hate. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:24 PM Response to Original message |
46. The answer is quite simple and straightforward: |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 06:30 PM Response to Original message |
47. He's evidence that racism is ceasing to work as a strategy for winning elections. |
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bridgit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-10-09 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
52. Like the Puritans before them; their fear is rooted in their anxiety that is stratefied... |
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