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It is obvious, The Republicans in Congress believe the American people are stupid. Are they right? (Original Post) shockey80 Feb 2020 OP
As to about 40% of them, yes. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2020 #1
That's a lot of stupidity, it's enough to ruin a nation. shockey80 Feb 2020 #4
Yes, the polls have consistently indicated about 40 % of them are pretty stupid. Brother Mythos Feb 2020 #9
they bet on apathy and often win that bet beachbumbob Feb 2020 #2
POORLY INFORMED is a bit more polite? Brainfodder Feb 2020 #3
I no longer have time or patience for polite. shockey80 Feb 2020 #5
Yes, IMPOTUS has showed that if you keep repeating a lie unitedwethrive Feb 2020 #6
Exactly. November will provide the answer. MineralMan Feb 2020 #7
Totally. ooky Feb 2020 #8
Its a multi-pronged approach maxsolomon Feb 2020 #10
Abortion: Using this issue as your only reason to vote for a president is fucking insane. shockey80 Feb 2020 #11
I'd guess that's about 10% of their vote from White Women maxsolomon Feb 2020 #12

Brother Mythos

(1,442 posts)
9. Yes, the polls have consistently indicated about 40 % of them are pretty stupid.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:44 PM
Feb 2020

But, let's not forget that a good number of them are also poorly educated, highly prejudiced, and xenophobic.

Brainfodder

(6,423 posts)
3. POORLY INFORMED is a bit more polite?
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:03 PM
Feb 2020

Of course they are poorly informed if listening to any Republican whatever.

The problem is they think we are the ones poorly informed.







unitedwethrive

(1,997 posts)
6. Yes, IMPOTUS has showed that if you keep repeating a lie
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 01:33 PM
Feb 2020

that eventually, it will gain acceptance. This is exactly what they hope to do with the “it doesn’t rise to the level of removal” BS. Heck, there are even talking heads on cable now debating whether or not bribing a foreign government to smear an opponent for help with an election is really that bad.

It’s not just believing the lie that makes one stupid, it is also giving it any legitimacy in the realm of public discourse.

maxsolomon

(33,360 posts)
10. Its a multi-pronged approach
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 02:19 PM
Feb 2020

based on Brainwashing and discouraging voting.

A Catholic voter like my cousin votes GOP for 1 reason: Abortion. She's not stupid; she's got blinders on. Not sure it makes a difference in the end.

 

shockey80

(4,379 posts)
11. Abortion: Using this issue as your only reason to vote for a president is fucking insane.
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 02:26 PM
Feb 2020

Pro choice does not mean pro abortion. Pro life people have been brain washed.

maxsolomon

(33,360 posts)
12. I'd guess that's about 10% of their vote from White Women
Sun Feb 2, 2020, 02:32 PM
Feb 2020

Single-issue voting. Anything else is worth it to overturn RvW.

The no-compromise message from the American RCC on this issue is relentless. My cousin and her ex-Seminary School husband shipped their in-vitro twin boys to the DC RTL march every year of High School.

Just like that N. Kentucky kid who just settled w/ CNN.

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