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In reply to the discussion: Why are republicans afraid? [View all]dchill
(39,568 posts)38. They feel threatened. And they are, so their fear is justified.
But a wise man once said: "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."
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Agree! Ideas are living things and can't be shot dead, only made stronger.
MoriaeEncomium
Apr 2021
#49
"Fear is the path to the dark side...fear leads to anger...anger leads to hate...hate leads to Qanon."
PurgedVoter
Apr 2021
#13
It's a brain thing. They'll find something to be afraid of. Boogeyman, Great Pumpkin
lindysalsagal
Apr 2021
#15
The brainwashed are always afraid of everything - EXCEPT that for which they were brainwashed
peppertree
Apr 2021
#19
Rank and file; they've been conditioned by decades of heavy propaganda by RW media,
Crunchy Frog
Apr 2021
#29
If you haven't seen it, I strongly suggest you watch the opening clip of The Newsroom.
BobTheSubgenius
Apr 2021
#46