dawg (1000+ posts) Tue Apr-19-11 02:59 PM
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18. I think, deep down, many of them feel residual shame over the selfishness and hatefulness of the policies they support. Rush provides them with a valuable psychological service. He legitimizes their hate. He says things, out loud and on the radio, that they feel a little ashamed for believing. Somehow, hearing it on the radio from a *famous* person absolves them of the guilt they must surely feel for wanting to cut meals to poor children so their taxes can be cut (and maybe they can afford a boat).
Speaking of guilt, let's talk about my theory about liberals.
I've started thinking that there are three types of liberals.
The first is limo liberals. These folks have tons of money. They love their money. They look around and see poor people and it makes them feel just a little bit guilty. They could give the poor people some of their money, but then they would have less money. They come to the conclusion that they should give someone else's money to the poor people. This helps their guilt plus let's them keep their money.
The second are those who are too sorry to work (or work very little) and are envious of what those who do work have. They think that they shouldn't have to work. They believe that those who do work should just give them what they want.
In the final group are those who do indeed work. They're not rich, but they get by. They are simply liberals because they aren't too bright or just don't know any better.
Keep in mind that all three groups include members who are batshit crazy.
