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Originally posted by neo96
when the democrats stop supporting abortion,classwarfare and pushing social programs that enslave millions of americans with no other means of support as it stands right now i am not convinced they have any conscience or empathy.edit on 2-8-2011 by neo96 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by nyk537
reply to post by spiritualzombie
There you go again accusing others of "hating" other groups of people based on moral and philosophical differences.
This isn't about women's rights and you know it. And please don't try to make the connection between casualties of war and the abortion of an unborn child.
Originally posted by mrbarber
then I must be part of the decision making process in that person's life on the front end of that failure, not after the fact.
Originally posted by nyk537
Originally posted by mrbarber
then I must be part of the decision making process in that person's life on the front end of that failure, not after the fact.
Careful what you wish for...because the liberals would love that too. That's why we have them fighting fast food restaurants and telling us what we can and can't do.
THERE is your liberal hypocrisy as well.
It's fine for a woman to kill her unborn child...but it should be against the law for you to super-size your Big Mac at McDonald's.
Originally posted by mrbarber
reply to post by spiritualzombie
I have had many a debate with liberals on this issue. What it comes down to is this. While I may have empathy and compassion for those less fortunate than myself, I do not assume a responsibility to them in any way. If I am to be expected to assume a responsibility for the failures of others, then I must be part of the decision making process in that person's life on the front end of that failure, not after the fact.edit on 2-8-2011 by mrbarber because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by bdimi
reply to post by EmVeeFF
I completely agree, once a politician, always scum, doesn't matter which side of the totem pole your on.
Originally posted by nyk537
reply to post by spiritualzombie
Decimation of the middle class?
Most "middle class" families and individuals don't even pay taxes anymore! Sure it gets taken out of their checks each week...but they get it all back, plus money that isn't even theirs at the end of the year. How is that fair again?
Originally posted by Charmed707
There's a trend among liberals of coddling and pitying fully grown, able-bodied adults as if they are incapable, helpless children. To me, that is a very disrespectful and condescending manner in which to treat your fellow citizens. Giving handouts to people who refuse to make an effort themselves to better their situation or take any responsibility is only reinforcing this behavior and will NOT decrease poverty or improve any aspect of society. Conservatives give far more to charity than liberals. Liberals obviously must have the government take their money and give it to those in need because they would have no motivation to help anyone if left to their own device.
Republicans have never had a problem with the death of innocents.
Originally posted by spiritualzombie
Originally posted by EmVeeFF
reply to post by spiritualzombie
Quit it!
If you look at our history in a non-bias manner, you will realize both democrats and republicans are consistently COLD HEARTED SCUM OF THE EARTH.
The ONLY difference is that Democrats PRETEND to care about you. They use this false concern to gain power for themselves and further their agenda.
Do not be fooled. Deny Ignorance.
First of all, being Democrat or Republican is not limited to the people in Washington. If as a voter, you feel gays should not have equal rights, or that healthcare should not be afforded to everyone, or that we have no responsibility to the envionment... or if you have no empathy toward illegals, and feel war crimes are just a normal part of war... I have news for you... the other voters out there who feel differently actually do care.
But you're saying we should not push for renewable fuel or reduced emissions regulations, because that's only pretending to care about the environment. We should not push for equal rights for gays because that only pretends to care about them. We should not push for medicare, healthcare, or welfare for people who desperately need it, because that's only pretending to care about people??
It's this cynicsm that also seems to be an inherent part of being republican....
I understand you don't want government forcing you to pay for things you don't agree with, but I still have yet to see any sort of empathy, compassion, or moral responsibility to help the needy, the environment, or issues of equality from republicans. War doesn't seem to be an issue for republicans though, nor is giving tax breaks to only the wealthiest individuals. Which, of course, neither of those stances requires any conscience or empathy.
The voice of republicans on these issues is pure resentment with no room for compromise. And despite all these posts, I see no evidence of conscience, empathy, or compassionedit on 2-8-2011 by spiritualzombie because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by nyk537
Republicans believe nothing of the sort! Not all people who are poor are in their condition because of laziness by any means.
This idea that helping those in need is condescending.... Right...
So much more compassionate to cut them off entirely.
I mean, I could help you move, but that implies that you're a little baby incapable of doing it yourself
... Oh, you need a little money to pay rent?
Ahh nice trick! Clears the conscience up real fast. No wonder you don't need a conscience to be republican... it's like an insult to feel compassion for people. I totally get it.
Originally posted by inforeal
These people never see the old lady on Social security buying dog food
Originally posted by inforeal
Or people without health care dying
Originally posted by inforeal
Or children hungry and malnourished . . . POVERTY IN THE US IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH!
Originally posted by inforeal
Or the numerous homeless people who just a year ago had homes
Originally posted by inforeal
They don’t want to admit these realities and those who do just give a dam