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Propaganda Debunking

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johnnylefty2000

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Mon Jan 5, 2015, 03:58 PM Jan 2015

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This is getting ridiculous. I am part of a large family and most of it is very right wing. In fact, I am probably one of the only democrats in my family. In a full family of about 200 (the entire family that is. I'm not talking about the part of the family a live with, obviously). My family never seizes to surprise me. The things they say when talking about politics get ridiculous. For example: I overheard some family members talking and the affordable care act came up (This a room full of right wingers, don't forget.) I didn't hear exactly what part of the issue they were talking about, but I heard one of them say "I knew this would happen! That ass hole of a president loves hurting the middle class!" Then it continued "He is the most destructive president we have ever had!" Then I heard my Mom say "That's exactly what he set out to be!" I have a feeling she is referring to him being of Muslim decent, more bullshit. This really troubles me. I'm not sure where the hell they come up with this stuff. One thing I know is that they always have fox news on loudly. But President Obama, the most destructive president? I get the feeling my parents must be listening to something even more ridiculous than faux news. Maybe Rush Limbaugh or some other heartless freak. What do you guys think? This has me worried. Is there anyway to persuade a right winger even as brainwashed as these. I like my parents to start using some sense!

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Shocking [View all] johnnylefty2000 Jan 2015 OP
I don't have much first-hand knowledge of the various denizens Jackpine Radical Jan 2015 #1
Thank you johnnylefty2000 Jan 2015 #2
WHAT!!? Jackpine Radical Jan 2015 #3
What's a Carbonari, a burned out Illuminati? TexasProgresive Jan 2015 #4
Jeez, that's a great line. Jackpine Radical Jan 2015 #5
Feel free. TexasProgresive Jan 2015 #6
My right wing family supports Bernie gwheezie Jan 2015 #7
Cool johnnylefty2000 Jan 2015 #8
What can you tell her? Curmudgeoness Jan 2015 #15
thanks johnnylefty2000 Jan 2015 #16
"He is the most destructive president" - see my sig line where I compare Bush to Obama progree Jan 2015 #9
Wow johnnylefty2000 Jan 2015 #10
I don't know. I got a financial newsletter talking about how Obama and Yellen have destroyed the progree Jan 2015 #11
Ha johnnylefty2000 Jan 2015 #12
More on that expensive Paris dinner bullshit: dollar up 9.3% vs. Euro since Obama became president progree Jan 2015 #18
The "Beware the tricks of the economic pundits out there" section of EF-0 progree Jan 2015 #13
here is how it works: KT2000 Jan 2015 #14
I couldn't believe how many websites there are Ilsa Jan 2015 #17
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