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SoutherDem

(2,307 posts)
3. What is really sad is it seems many don't care.
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 02:33 PM
Jul 2012

What I don't understand is why people didn't realize what he is. I have yet to be surprised by any "dirt" that is dug up on Romney. I won't say I knew it all because I didn't, nor I even suspected most of it, but it doesn't surprise me. I just don't trust the bastard.

demosincebirth

(12,541 posts)
4. I think it's not that they don't care -- I think it is that they don't read and all they do is
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 03:43 PM
Jul 2012

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listen to Limpballs and watch Fox news. And many are just plain stupid.

patrice

(47,992 posts)
6. You are right. They DON'T read & that's one of the reasons so many are slaves to royalty like Romney
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 03:54 PM
Jul 2012

They CAN get explanations though, as long as the explanation isn't too long & there are no insults direct or implied. And, yes, they are a way over-sensitive that way, because they ARE at a disadvantage and that makes them defensive about themselves.

patrice

(47,992 posts)
5. I have been excerpting tasty tidbits to Face Book along with short helpful comments. This is
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 03:48 PM
Jul 2012

good practice for me to actually be able to speak to people about these facts.

PatSeg

(47,560 posts)
8. There are many people
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 04:45 PM
Jul 2012

who only look for information (true or not) that will confirm their beliefs. They don't want truth, they want validation.

ladym55

(2,577 posts)
10. Apparently if one is a Rethuglican one is okay with this
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 05:15 PM
Jul 2012

I guess it's all about making sure the very wealthy get wealthier.

lindysalsagal

(20,718 posts)
11. I wonder if the mormon church is really just a financial corporation.
Fri Jul 6, 2012, 07:29 PM
Jul 2012

They own a whole lotta us properties and accounts.

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