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Offline Ralph Wiggum

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Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« on: November 08, 2013, 02:36:47 PM »
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Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you


What are some well known cliches of progressives or liberals that don't apply to you?

Some of mine are:

1. I am not a "pot head". I don't do any drugs, and rarely drink a beer. In this aspect, I have a very "clean" lifestyle.
2. I have no tattoos whatsoever, nor would I want to ever have one.
3. I am a clean person, I try not to smell and have good hygiene, likewise, I tend to dress conservatively, plain, nothing crazy, you would not see me in my appearance and think "hippie"
4. I believe in a supreme being. I tend to have strong moral values, like right and wrong.
5. I am not outspoken in my politics, I tend to keep my views to myself in public. To the point that a work mate thought I was a conservative like he was, because I would never offer countering opinions to his political tirades, instead, I would just say neutral things.

What are some traits or things you have that run counter to the cliches?

Brand new thread, the DUmmies quickly devolve into arguing about what cliches fit them.  :-)

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ForgoTheConsequence (1,944 posts)
1. I didn't realize those were cliches of liberals....

Most of the liberals I know are clean and don't have tattoos.

 :stoner: :whatever:

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quinnox (18,259 posts)
3. I guess I mean classic cliches more of the "hippie" types

or extreme left types, I probably should have said that instead.

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2. Where are you getting those?


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4. I know what it's like to do an honest days work.

I know what it's like to earn my daily bread.

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ananda (13,248 posts)
5. That's interesting.

As a teacher, I'm a strong disciplinarian.

But I do dress down, very casual.
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Re: Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2013, 02:52:35 PM »
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9. I am much like your description.
 
However I was guilty of stereotyping when I met my ex girlfriend. She owned a small quilt shop in an old victorian house store front, dressed in earth tones, was vegan, smelled of patchouli all the time, bought organic, bought local, recycled everything, new age in her beliefs, vocally anti-war, very intelligent, 4.0 student, highly artistic and creative, and a big Tea Partier!

We did not split up over politics just in case anyone is wondering. 

That's because she owns that quilt shop.  She built that; she made it happen. 
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Re: Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2013, 02:56:06 PM »
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10. i am exactly a liberal stereotype. i am gay/brown/feminist/immigrant/under 40/urban

Not to mention a freaking slob, based on the pictures of your crap-hole apartment in NYC.  Aren't you a lesbian or bi-sexual too?
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Re: Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2013, 02:57:58 PM »
Quote from: Karin on November 08, 2013, 02:52:35 PM
That's because she owns that quilt shop.  She built that; she made it happen. 

She could've been one of the few democrats who participated, or she could just be another Bouncy character.
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Re: Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2013, 02:58:06 PM »
Two words: Underground Panther
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Re: Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2013, 03:38:07 PM »
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5. That's interesting.

As a teacher, I'm a strong disciplinarian.

But I do dress down, very casual.

I.e. Sweat pants.  Not particularly clean ones, either.
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Re: Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2013, 03:40:44 PM »
One thing the OP didn't mention.....a job.  :whistling:
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Re: Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2013, 04:30:20 PM »
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very intelligent, 4.0 student, highly artistic and creative, and a big Tea Partier!

B-b-b-b-b-ut-but-but-bu-bu-but.....

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Re: Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2013, 04:40:53 PM »
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Cliches of liberals/progressives that don't fit you


What are some well known cliches of progressives or liberals that don't apply to you?

Some of mine are:

1. I am not a "pot head". I don't do any drugs, and rarely drink a beer. In this aspect, I have a very "clean" lifestyle.
2. I have no tattoos whatsoever, nor would I want to ever have one.
3. I am a clean person, I try not to smell and have good hygiene, likewise, I tend to dress conservatively, plain, nothing crazy, you would not see me in my appearance and think "hippie"
4. I believe in a supreme being. I tend to have strong moral values, like right and wrong.
5. I am not outspoken in my politics, I tend to keep my views to myself in public. To the point that a work mate thought I was a conservative like he was, because I would never offer countering opinions to his political tirades, instead, I would just say neutral things.

What are some traits or things you have that run counter to the cliches?

You are either lying or you are not a liberal.

For the record, socialist leaders like Barry are not supreme beings so believing in them does not count.
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