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MatthewStLouis

(905 posts)
25. The "I built it" BS is all based on something taken out of context and an extreme reaction to it.
Thu Aug 30, 2012, 10:23 AM
Aug 2012

They act like Obama hates/resents individual success. How idiotic. Right wing minds must be small, because it appears if you ever admit government can do any good then you must be a socialist. They can never admit government does anything well or their whole argument crumbles to dust. Tell your cousin to move to Somalia and try and be successful there. No man is an island. WE built those fucking roads. WE bleed to death on those battlefields where our forefathers fought for capital "F" Freedom. WE fought for workers rights, weekends, and living wages. WE made those public universities with giant land grants. WE supported those public schools. Hell, WE bailed out those big banks after they got into trouble. WE saved the nation from another depression and now they are trying to tell me they "built something". Whoop De Doo! What utter fucking BS.

Now for my two cents worth of free think. I think we need to turn the argument back to Freebaggers and ask them why they want everything for free, without paying their fair share in taxes? Ask them how George W. was paying down the debt by giving tax cuts to the rich and starting 2 wars with his credit card?

Remind people how the rich are still gaming the system and then ask what Mitt is hiding by not releasing his tax returns?

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"They" just don't get it! nt snappyturtle Aug 2012 #1
There are none so blind as those who will not see. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2012 #2
It's not possible to have a debate w/ a strawman jaysunb Aug 2012 #3
let her stew in it. notadmblnd Aug 2012 #4
Ask her: The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2012 #5
Great comments! If your cousin persists, I would send avebury Aug 2012 #20
What happens if no one buys her goods or services? mojo2012 Aug 2012 #22
I would absolutely send her the FULL text of the part the GOP cut out for their attacks. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #6
Yeah, the people who transcribed that showed that in the sentence structure. CBHagman Aug 2012 #8
Absolutely, the Best Idea! Cha Aug 2012 #13
I remember a time when Christians used to warn against self-absorption, as well as... CBHagman Aug 2012 #7
Stephen Colbert reminded me today that Ayn Rand is a moral leader to a lot of these people. tjdee Aug 2012 #9
You were way too nice. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #10
They are incapable of understanding nuance Floyd_Gondolli Aug 2012 #11
Ask her this simple, very basic fundamental question: Amonester Aug 2012 #12
It's really not just about convincing her of collective support, but ancianita Aug 2012 #14
How does your Cousin begin with "...I pray" and end with "Kiss my Behind"???? Heather MC Aug 2012 #15
Let's see her try to run a business in a third world country that lacks decent infrastructure agentS Aug 2012 #16
Ask her how far her hard work woolldog Aug 2012 #17
I find it sometimes more effective... The Doctor. Aug 2012 #18
I'm pretty sure god had nothing to do with it, but your cousin is a moran regardless. Scuba Aug 2012 #19
Ask your cousin this: onenote Aug 2012 #21
Greed is Good Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #23
No offense, but SmittynMo Aug 2012 #24
The "I built it" BS is all based on something taken out of context and an extreme reaction to it. MatthewStLouis Aug 2012 #25
Vowing to stay away from provocative cilla4progress Aug 2012 #26
I would send this ignorant soul a link to the entire 'Didn't build it' quote peace13 Aug 2012 #27
What kind of business does your cousin have? Kalidurga Aug 2012 #28
Maybe you should use more exclamation points!!!!!! Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #29
Your cousin is probably helpless--and hopeless--to acknowledge that NO ONE mnhtnbb Aug 2012 #30
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