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In reply to the discussion: Why do nearly half of Americans vote Republican? [View all]Corporate666
(587 posts)50. Taking away the humanity of those who disagree with is the first step towards fascism
which begs the question, why would you start to go down that path?
How about "because they see things differently than I do". That's not a reasonable option? There's no room for different opinions? Everyone else has to be retarded, selfish, religious kooks or racists?
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I think most people vote based on their perception of which candidate or party shares their values.
Skinner
Jul 2016
#1
They have been brain washed for so many years they have lost the ability to think for themselves
kimbutgar
Jul 2016
#3
because republican leaders and the m$m are masters of manipulation and emotional appeal
unblock
Jul 2016
#4
Come on, every one of the reasons in your OP was an example in condescending attitude.
FLPanhandle
Jul 2016
#22
Just people trying to make a living, support their families, and want to be safe
FLPanhandle
Jul 2016
#39
Just because someone doesn't agree with you doesn't make them mentally challenged
taught_me_patience
Jul 2016
#21
Some of it is fashion, everybody around them does, and some of it is authoritarian world views
Warpy
Jul 2016
#33
Since I live in the South, we have lots of Dixiecrats who migrated to the Republican party
Thinkingabout
Jul 2016
#34
Just because they think differently does not make them all terrible people.
Bernielover357743
Jul 2016
#63
Someone elses kids will pay taxes for your mother's old age services ... if they are educated.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2016
#68
"la la la don't wanna hear it" response means something deeper going on with them. Need to find it.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jul 2016
#70
Taking away the humanity of those who disagree with is the first step towards fascism
Corporate666
Jul 2016
#50