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I have often wondered what various departed American icons would have to say about today's society.
Springer781, Newellthe4th, zachary.stucki and 16 others like this
I have often wondered what various departed American icons would have to say about today's society.
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jgreene777 11 years, 2 months ago
What disappoints me about this interview is that he is being very centrist and reasonable, but modern right-wing extremists will use it as if he would be one of them today.
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Chet_Manly 11 years, 2 months ago
Would you, for the sake of clarity, define what a "modern right-wing extremist" is. Explain their belief structure with as few labels as possible, in order to further clarify your statement. Thank you.
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jgreene777 11 years, 2 months ago
Nah. I'm good.
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Chet_Manly 11 years, 2 months ago
I had figured as much.
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nicholasamills 11 years, 2 months ago
The fact that people in the tea party only care about themselves and don't care to help their fellow man. An I got mine so you take care of yourself attitude.
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BenW 11 years, 2 months ago
No, I believe theTea Party, Libertarians, libertarians, and many others do care about their fellow man and freely give to private charities. They just get riled when they are forced at the point of a govt gun to give to your charities.
I think The Duke would give a head nod to letting a man make up his own damn mind.
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Chet_Manly 11 years, 2 months ago
I merely ask the following in Socratic fashion.
1: Do you know this from personal interaction with individuals identifying with this movement, and directly questioning their motives and what drives their philosophy? (assuming we are not dealing with inarticulate absolutists, because they exist within every movement but do not help to enhance understanding)
2: If that is not the case. If your assessment was not formed by first source, direct inquiry, how influential was the media in forming your opinion?
I believe there is a lack of understanding between people because of a lack of face to face contact and honest conversation. It is from that perspective that I found such relevance in this audio clip.
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DickieGreenleaf 11 years, 2 months ago
Paint with a broad brush much?
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