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The "conservatives" are leaving the GOP because the GOP is no different than the DNC.
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: DBCowboy
The "conservatives" are leaving the GOP because the GOP is no different than the DNC.
All due respect, but I believe that idea is part of the narrative being pushed now. The GOP and the DNC vary drastically on the issues, but if the GOP does not toe the extremist line, they are equated to being no different than the DNC.
originally posted by: dogstar23
a reply to: introvert
Very well said. To others replying, of course there is a left-wing propaganda machine as well, but I believe the right-wing propaganda has either been far more effective, or is far more pervasive (and devious.) Heck, they've convinced people that modern Republicans are Conservative, of all things! Just pulling that off alone is something a master propagandist probably could only dream about!
I think people should hold whatever political/economic views they want, but it annoys me when those views are based on lies.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: introvert
I like most of what you said, but Trump isn't the only result of this propaganda machine. Ted Cruz is also one as well. He was literally birthed from the Tea Party/pseudo-Libertarian movement in 2012. He's just another flavor of extremism.
originally posted by: introvert
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: introvert
I like most of what you said, but Trump isn't the only result of this propaganda machine. Ted Cruz is also one as well. He was literally birthed from the Tea Party/pseudo-Libertarian movement in 2012. He's just another flavor of extremism.
That is entirely correct. Trump was just the most obvious example.
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: DBCowboy
Perhaps I am misunderstanding, but it appears you are saying that your views on those issues align better with the DNC than the GOP.
originally posted by: jjkenobi
Propaganda? One side has been spoon-fed over and over that anyone who doesn't agree with them is a racist poor uneducated hillbilly. It's in practically every political ATS thread.
originally posted by: Kali74
a reply to: Krazysh0t
And just as passionately except about Christianity and homosexuality instead of black people and immigrants of all varieties... and walls.
originally posted by: DBCowboy
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: DBCowboy
Perhaps I am misunderstanding, but it appears you are saying that your views on those issues align better with the DNC than the GOP.
My views, certainly. But not just my views, but a growing number of "conservatives" who are tired of the hubris (you call it propaganda) on the right.
originally posted by: LesMisanthrope
a reply to: introvert
Another source of this propaganda is the right-leaning National Review, who just put out a scathing critique by both eminent and dubious commentators called "Against Trump", which was an entire issue of Trump criticism. So now it appears that both right and left-wing propaganda finally have a person to demonize, making them curious bedfellows indeed.
originally posted by: jjkenobi
Propaganda? One side has been spoon-fed over and over that anyone who doesn't agree with them is a racist poor uneducated hillbilly. It's in practically every political ATS thread.