Why Are Liberals Still So Angry?

Beach Fanatic

Sep 24, '09 · 2:52 PM1,466

I believe Frank Fleming must have been looking in on the SoWal Politics & Current Events Forum lately.

Pajamas Media ? Why Are Liberals Still Angry?

Now conservatives have more reason to be angry these days, with liberals in charge and all the spending and government takeovers. But with Democrats having complete control of the government, you?d think liberals could be dismissive of conservatives and be calm themselves. But no, they?re still crazy angry. Maybe even angrier than before. Biting-fingers-off angry. They?re screeching about how all the people opposed to Obama are racists and neo-Nazis and stupid, and they?re using sexual slurs against protesters and boycotting everyone who disagrees with them. They?re still nuts, but why?

Just today yet another thread title on SoWal referring to me as a "teabagger."

Then came along Barack Obama, who promised non-specific hope and change, and everyone was like, ?Non-specific hope and change sounds like a great idea!?
But now we can see the problem. After Barack Obama was elected, he started doing specific things. Liberal things. No one voted for that, so Obama?s approval ratings have dropped faster than those of any president before him. And you can see why liberals are so frustrated. They had a charismatic liberal overwhelmingly elected with Democratic majorities, and even he is utterly failing to sell liberalism to the American people.

I was and am still, really hoping he will work on the "change" part.

So they lash out. Since they are obviously so smart (obviously!), the only reason anyone could oppose them is that the person is stupid and evil. Thus everyone protesting must be a stupid racist. It?s the only conclusion possible without having to reexamine the central tenet that liberals are super smart and should totally run everything. And if you were under the delusion that you were surrounded by stupid racists who won?t listen to your obviously smart ideas, wouldn?t you be pretty angry all the time?

Since he didn't add "southern redneck," maybe he hasn't been lurking on SoWal.

The entire article is pretty funny. It's a relief from all the name-calling and insult trading going on here lately.

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Banned

Sep 24, '09 · 8:20 PM#27

ah yes, yet another kind comment from the ever so loving liberal

Sorry, I meant to end my sentence with the word Kumbaya.

SWGB

Sep 25, '09 · 3:21 AM#28

PEOPLE LIKE YOU? OH NO, THAT DOESNT SOUND ANGRY-PLEASE.

I WAS A FALL DOWN LIBERAL THREW MY LATE TWENTIES, SO ITS VERY POSSIBLE TO CHANGE ONES WAY. I GREW UP, BECAME SOMEONE OF AUTHORITY, A BUSINESS OWNER AND STARTED TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. AND MY LIFE ROCKS AND NOONE TAKES MORE ADVANTAGE OF THIS AREA THAN I DO.

AND ITS AMUSING FOR A LIBERAL TO ASK IF THEIR LIFE WAS ANY DIFFERENT TWO YEARS AGO. WHEN A REPUB WAS IN THE WHITE HOUSE EVERY SINGLE LIBERAL ON EARTH MADE IT SEAM LIKE THEIR LIFE ALL OF A SUDDEN SUCKED. OH THE HYPOCRISY

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Meow

Sep 25, '09 · 6:22 AM#29

To each his own...

Winnie, I did not mean to say I was talking about you personally. Sorry it came off like that...

And kkddbb, "people like you" is a simple observation and not angry whatsoever. Im glad that you were able to grow and change. However, my point was that no one in some "liberal" v. "conservative" debate is going to change anyone's mind. Your post would seem to attest to that. I myself am in my mid 30s, and a business owner with young children. While some of my beliefs have changed, many have not. I've got to tell you, though...from your posts on here, you seem bitter about something. I hope that's not true, but that's how it comes across.......

Kudos for this post!

CSully...are you new to the political forums? If so, let me tell you a secret. There are posters from both sides of the debate that get a little over the top now and again. I agree with you, that no one's mind will be changed by the ongoing debate here, but "people like me"

can learn something about issues of the day, sometimes. Also, about the bitter part....keep in mind that the majority of these posters are real people with real lives and struggles that we know nothing about. Everyone has a story.

Beach FanaticAuthor

Sep 25, '09 · 6:32 AM#30

To each his own...

Winnie, I did not mean to say I was talking about you personally. Sorry it came off like that...

Thank you for this.

Banned

Sep 25, '09 · 7:15 AM#31

PEOPLE LIKE YOU? OH NO, THAT DOESNT SOUND ANGRY-PLEASE.

I WAS A FALL DOWN LIBERAL THREW MY LATE TWENTIES, SO ITS VERY POSSIBLE TO CHANGE ONES WAY. I GREW UP, BECAME SOMEONE OF AUTHORITY, A BUSINESS OWNER AND STARTED TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. AND MY LIFE ROCKS AND NOONE TAKES MORE ADVANTAGE OF THIS AREA THAN I DO.

AND ITS AMUSING FOR A LIBERAL TO ASK IF THEIR LIFE WAS ANY DIFFERENT TWO YEARS AGO. WHEN A REPUB WAS IN THE WHITE HOUSE EVERY SINGLE LIBERAL ON EARTH MADE IT SEAM LIKE THEIR LIFE ALL OF A SUDDEN SUCKED. OH THE HYPOCRISY

you dont owe them an explanation, why bother

You and them? I do believe you are angry and unhappy.

Beach Lover

Sep 25, '09 · 7:58 AM#32

Miss Kitty, "new" I guess is relative. What is it they say on talk radio...long time listener, new poster..? Something like that.....

Anyway, it really seems not to matter where you go on the Internet. Every subject and interest has a message board, and every message board has the same arguments..... :bang:

. I happen to own an internet company, and I spend way to much time online because of that...I should know better than to get involved..lol. But...I just can't help it sometimes.

And on that note....kkddbb: every single liberal DID NOT make it seem like their life sucked 2 years ago. I sure didn't. So anwser the question......what is so different now in your daily life, and in the daily operations of your business as opposed to September of 2007?

Edited Sep 25, '09 · 8:22 AM

SoWal Insider

Sep 25, '09 · 10:55 AM#33

Kudos for this post!

CSully...are you new to the political forums? If so, let me tell you a secret. There are posters from both sides of the debate that get a little over the top now and again. I agree with you, that no one's mind will be changed by the ongoing debate here, but "people like me" can learn something about issues of the day, sometimes. Also, about the bitter part....keep in mind that the majority of these posters are real people with real lives and struggles that we know nothing about. Everyone has a story.

Nice post Kitty. And I would like to expound on it by pointing out that at this particular moment in time EVERYONE is angry. Not everyone as in every person, but all groups, demographics, ages, classes, races, everyone. Period. If you are not angry it is likely that you are, to some degree: 1) petrified; 2) disillusioned; 3) gobsmacked (a British word I think but oh so apt). Unless you are SHELLY.

My siggy line says it all.

One may feel more comfortable and smug watching one side melt down, but in truth, all sides are doing it to some degree. Sometimes it is funny to watch. This helps.

More wisdom from the Brits, circa WWII but makes good sense today: Keep calm and carry on. :wave:

SoWal Guide

Sep 25, '09 · 11:41 AM#34

Nice post Kitty. And I would like to expound on it by pointing out that at this particular moment in time EVERYONE is angry. Not everyone as in every person, but all groups, demographics, ages, classes, races, everyone. Period. If you are not angry it is likely that you are, to some degree: 1) petrified; 2) dissillusioned; 3) gobsmacked (a British word I think but oh so apt). Unless you are SHELLY.

My siggy line says it all.

One may feel more comfortable and smug watching one side melt down, but in truth, all sides are doing it to some degree. Sometimes it is funny to watch. This helps.

More wisdom from the Brits, circa WWII but makes good sense today: Keep calm and carry on.

TFT - an awesome post. I guess we all have our moments - so true. :wave: