Extra, extra! Sarah Palin is exactly what you thought she was!

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by flippyshark

That's the impression I've been under for some time - certainly most conservatives in my social or family circle have said that they wouldn't want Palin to run (much less a Palin/Beck ticket).

The problem is that real conservatives haven't been in charge in the Republican Party for quite some time.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by JWBear

The problem is that real conservatives haven't been in charge in the Republican Party for quite some time.

The Religious Right has FAR more control over the Republican Party than I can stand.

[scaeagles]

I was referring to Cynthia, who clearly (based on what she wrote) does look down on other people who don't think like she does.

Your view of Reagan matches my view of Obama pretty much word for word.

[Alex]

They shouldn't want her to run in the same way Democrats shouldn't have wanted Obama to run. They like what she's saying too much and our political system does not allow the individual to actually accomplish what they want to do to a sufficient degree to keep their biggest fans happy.

[Alex]

Haven't read the entire Vanity Fair article yet to form my own opinion but I'm seeing enough sources saying they've been misused and enough credible reports of factual errors and general exaggerations that I don't know how much of it I'm going to take at face value when I read the rest (got through about half).

[innerSpaceman]

I don't see what's so wrong about looking down on people who are selfish, greedy, stupid, bigoted, hateful, and seek to harm others and themselves through their words and actions.

[Cynthia]

I do not believe my opinion of Regan was in my post (boils down to "you are kidding right?")
I don't believe in the exsistance of what you call evil, I believe in sad things that make evil seem real like: stupid, greedy, sheep-like. But I much prefer nice things like thinking for yourself.
Nor was my opinion of anyone other than the rabidly religious of a certain type (who BTW do not resemble the man called Jesus one bit). They were just a nasty version of ignorant that came to mind.

As for those who believe differently than I do, they are all the people who are not me. As in everyone is (and perhaps should act like they are) an individual person and not say, a sheep.

So, scaeagels now you know. Do try to comment on what I actually say, you can tell what that might be reading the words that are written.

[scaeagles]

Thanks, Kevy. You said that far better than I ever could.

While I won't go into the details you did, I interpretted there comments -

We who are fortunate to live in more progressive areas forget most of the country is filled with people who believe if one doesn't eat the flesh of the Christ-zombie and follow other variable rules, they will be consigned to the eternal hell created in the wisdom of an omnipotent (and loving) being.

Sounds to me like generic conservative Christian bashing. It sounds as if you are saying that people who live amongst them are unfortunate, which would certainly serve to say that you believe they are lower class than you.

[Disneyphile]

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Sounds to me like generic conservative Christian bashing.

I can see that. "Christ zombie" is quite harsh.

Although, I will say that communion is ritualistic cannibalism to me. It honestly creeps me out. I don't see why it's necessary to become bonded with the spirit of Christ. But, then again, I'm Pagan, so I understand the use of ritual tools to help visualize our prayers.

However, if someone made cookies in the shape of Sarah Palin, I'd line up to bite the head off of one.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Disneyphile

However, if someone made cookies in the shape of Sarah Palin, I'd line up to bite the head off of one.

Hmmmm... Where can I find a Sarah shaped cookie cutter.....