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In reply to the discussion: RW facebook friend complains about lack of services [View all]We People
(619 posts)70. Pretty clear case of "Cognitive Dissonance," I'd say. They've swallowed the Faux/Rethug/Teaparty
propaganda for so long, which demononizes "the other" to the extent that it leaves no room for compassion and understanding that THEY could actually be in that situation. When that happens, it just doesn't "fit" and they can't put it all together because they've been conditioned to compartmentalize and demonize others.
Their REAL dilemma is that they're stuck in a moral conundrum - facing the fact that the hatred that has been nurtured and fanned by the propagandists have made them vote against their own interests. Or, in short:
*Their HATRED - of people who have some of the same needs that they do - has come back to bite them.*
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You should add, all those getting SS and VA, homestead tax exemptions. Make it clear it's everyone.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#20
There's a website that lists farm program recipients and amount received. That's an eye-opener.
bulloney
Jan 2013
#25
In the red rural part of my state there were these huge billboards degrading welfare, etc.
freshwest
Jan 2013
#37
post a list of all the red states that are overwhelming beneficiaries of such entitlements
frylock
Jan 2013
#48
He'd probably be shocked to see all his griping buddies on those lists he wants. nt
MADem
Jan 2013
#52
Same thing from a 'winger neighbor we know....now is complaining her SNAPS benefits have been
nc4bo
Jan 2013
#7
Where ya' been? Nice to see you back! And tell your friend she has the government she
msanthrope
Jan 2013
#10
Pretty clear case of "Cognitive Dissonance," I'd say. They've swallowed the Faux/Rethug/Teaparty
We People
Jan 2013
#70
'they' exempt themselves...it's those minorities that are lazy and living off the gubmint
spanone
Jan 2013
#42
Well maybe you should tell her to look in the mirror and that is the person to blame.
southernyankeebelle
Jan 2013
#58