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The Epidemic of Racism

Society AdLib - August 11, 2009 9

We've seen this same segment of the population before that is currently spewing hatred at the town hall meetings on health care. They were the...

Nattering GOP-bobs of Negativity

Society AdLib - August 6, 2009 3

Seriously, what does the GOP stand for? Goofballs Opposing Progress? Now of course it's understandable that the most loyal Republicans include those opposing evolution, racial equality...

It seems far too many Americans live by the phrase, "Don't pee on my leg and tell me it's raining...unless you're really, really convincing." Many people WANT to be sold on bullshit, they just don't like thinking about things that make them feel bad or insecure and welcome any and all attempts to re-label reality. This is endemic in politics but just as intertwined in most other parts of society.

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