The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[wendybeth]

It is artificial. My SIL is an idiot, to be sure, but she's been egged on by the likes of Beck, Limbaugh, and all the other hate mongers who tell her that her misery in life is caused by Democrats. I've known her a long time and can pretty much state with confidence that is has been a series of very poor choices that has led her to her current situation. She's caught up in the whole Tea Party and Town Hall thing, but if she understood what she was protesting and just how very much she has benefited from (and continues to benefit from) state and federally funded programs, I wonder if she would be such an active participant. I don't bother talking to her about it- I've had enough with trying to reason with stupidity. I really think she just likes belonging to a group that makes her feel important- sort of like joining a cult, but without the expense.