Reply #3: The question is, why are they vulnerable to this line of argument in the first place... [View All]

[Solon]

being placated all the time is a fine way to have your ego inflated, but you have to actually fall for it as well.

Besides, I think this predates the relatively recent GOP tactics, and dates back to the Civil Rights era, when the federal government stamped down, with both feet, against segregation. Even rural people in areas outside the south were alarmed how much power the Federal government has when its warranted to use it, and I think they resent that greatly.