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misanthrope

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170. In more common terms

Tue Nov 5, 2024, 03:24 PM

Nov 2024

I tell people that "money always flows uphill so you have to water the base to get the rest of the pyramid wet." That is why mixed systems are necessary to balance the free market. Too much capitalism or too much government throws it off so it requires constant vigilance.

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Question for white male Dems [View all] MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 OP

I'm just woke as fuck haha.... bahboo Nov 2024 #1

Love that! Easterncedar Nov 2024 #153

relatively high IQ lapfog_1 Nov 2024 #2

This! WestMichRad Nov 2024 #4

Yes, education has been a big part of it. Wednesdays Nov 2024 #59

I think educated is a part but there has to be a high EI too LizBeth Nov 2024 #117

Kent State CanonRay Nov 2024 #3

Yea, that was an eye opener for me as well. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #5

I have daughters Algernon Moncrieff Nov 2024 #6

In this order: GaYellowDawg Nov 2024 #7

I've always been a Democrat, always been liberal - why? NewHendoLib Nov 2024 #8

I'm not an idiot. flvegan Nov 2024 #9

If you would've asked me in college, I would say that I was fiscally conservative... MattNC2021 Nov 2024 #10

Empathy Qutzupalotl Nov 2024 #11

Democrat from birth. TwilightZone Nov 2024 #12

Those percentages are significant. Thank you for the correction MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #29

I think that H2O Man Nov 2024 #13

Some family influence from parents but also bovine6 Nov 2024 #14

Because I am fucking normal and not weird. edisdead Nov 2024 #15

Not real sure but think upbringing. duncang Nov 2024 #16

I'm a mensch. DavidDvorkin Nov 2024 #17

I am not a revenge voter YorkRd Nov 2024 #18

Great term! I will steal that - revenge rotor MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #54

That is a revenge rotor? Thx in advance uponit7771 Nov 2024 #141

I am enlightened. usonian Nov 2024 #19

How long have you got, lol? gay texan Nov 2024 #20

We got all day!! Beats doom scrolling MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #96

What an illuminating thread! cilla4progress Nov 2024 #21

Patriotism...the more original sort. Drum Nov 2024 #22

A working brain. Five uncles and a FIL plus my father and grandfather who all served. NoMoreRepugs Nov 2024 #23

For me, my Grandma's were/are life long Dems jbond56 Nov 2024 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author DontBelieveEastisEas Nov 2024 #25

I've never voted for a Republican, and tRump is a horror show. BootinUp Nov 2024 #26

I became a Democrat when Clinton ran... tinrobot Nov 2024 #27

Same Delarage Nov 2024 #159

I frankly do not believe the 30% number Metaphorical Nov 2024 #28

Well expressed. See #12 above. His data might be more accurate. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #32

For me, it is a combination of things... NavyDem Nov 2024 #30

Travel was key to me. I was always a Dem but after seeing Europe I moved waaay left MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #45

Unfortunately there are highly educated people who embrace Authoritarianism. I think I read about this sometime after electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #31

They're the most frightening kind. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #70

My grandpa is a PhD, my grandma has a bachelor's and my uncle and aunt have Masters degrees and all four are MAGA. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #102

Definitely a downer electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #104

My four uncles and aunt, who did not elect fascists in the 1940s. Instead, they shot them. Efilroft Sul Nov 2024 #33

So true. My dad and uncle were the original Antifa. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #51

Cheers to your dad, I love his definition of freedom. Efilroft Sul Nov 2024 #133

Ty, guys electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #34

Religion kevink077 Nov 2024 #35

Empathy and intelligence. yourout Nov 2024 #36

Education Johonny Nov 2024 #37

All of the above, plus education. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 2024 #38

This is going to sound crazy coming from an atheist but.... Glamrock Nov 2024 #39

Funny when atheists are more "Christian" than many self-professed Christians. TwilightZone Nov 2024 #42

Ya know? Glamrock Nov 2024 #49

I know. Used to tell my husband who was an atheist that he should read the Gospels MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #67

Definitely a compliment. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #68

This mirrors my life as well. Sermon on the Mount is still gospel (small "g") to me MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #61

Hahahaha! Glamrock Nov 2024 #62

Same here misanthrope Nov 2024 #66

Unfortunately, the lessons about the latter didn't stick as well as the former! Glamrock Nov 2024 #72

I don't think that's crazy at all Unwind Your Mind Nov 2024 #90

Not that crazy. dawg Nov 2024 #160

It isn't crazy at all genxlib Nov 2024 #176

Education ThoughtCriminal Nov 2024 #40

Political cartoon that fits the topic quite nicely: TwilightZone Nov 2024 #41

Love this! MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #65

My Republican parents raised four Democrats. Gore1FL Nov 2024 #43

Two things. TomSlick Nov 2024 #44

Yea that Oath is a check on power - for all of us. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #69

A combination of those things. lees1975 Nov 2024 #46

Great summary MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #71

Education... Happy Hoosier Nov 2024 #47

Trained in Economics IbogaProject Nov 2024 #48

This! I'm so worried about these economic arsonists who want to MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #74

To be honest I'm also antiracist IbogaProject Nov 2024 #75

Interesting ranking - you've hit the nail on two issues for Democrats MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #81

I just feel economic opportunity is bigger IbogaProject Nov 2024 #175

In more common terms misanthrope Nov 2024 #170

Never been impressed by toxic masculinity, bullies, those who want to control others, or the self-righteous. Doodley Nov 2024 #50

Because I refused to just sit in the echo chamber askyagerz Nov 2024 #52

Great perspective MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #80

alot of white males dont buy into the toxic masculinity and insecurity of what trump offers to those type of men. dsp3000 Nov 2024 #53

I'm not a narcissistic, self-absorbed, hate filled person... aquaman Nov 2024 #55

This message was self-deleted by its author JohnSJ Nov 2024 #56

A part of it for me is probably being an introvert RidinWithHarris Nov 2024 #57

Wondering if other high intellect men (damn - sound like a podcast bro) MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #85

Empathy. And actually going against Grown2Hate Nov 2024 #58

I'm guessing and hope this is not offensive - that being a Jehovah's Witness MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #86

You can't offend me, especially with Grown2Hate Nov 2024 #156

Thank you MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #165

A lot of life experiences. But two things stand out to me. One ... Whiskeytide Nov 2024 #60

I love this! My dad used to tell us that he never worried about peer pressure MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #88

I usually post this after being asked if I'm "liberal" or "conservative." But it'll work for this question, too. DFW Nov 2024 #63

Great summary! This follows a pattern of certain people in Blue States MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #92

Critical thinking skills, flying rabbit Nov 2024 #64

I'm Independent for the time being The Wandering Harper Nov 2024 #73

I think. Therefore I am Jerry2144 Nov 2024 #76

Yellow Dog Democrat ColinCambridge Nov 2024 #77

What herd? Sympthsical Nov 2024 #78

Thank you once again. You are truly one of the best. Abolishinist Nov 2024 #101

I'm less a fan of the altruism angle Sympthsical Nov 2024 #137

Two things I remember about Ms. Rand, Abolishinist Nov 2024 #174

Born 1950....Life experience....I have never been attracted GOP philosophy. walkingman Nov 2024 #79

Family and Life Experience The Roux Comes First Nov 2024 #82

A modicum of intelligence, a capacity for empathy, pride in the as-yet-unattained ideals of my country... LudwigPastorius Nov 2024 #83

For me, it's ironically patriotism. notroot Nov 2024 #84

Great perspective! My ancestors came late to the party and MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #145

I exist out of spite. DiamondShark Nov 2024 #87

Thank you! Please continue to do so MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #95

When Bush and his Republicans ran on trashing gays and banning same-sex marriage. W_HAMILTON Nov 2024 #89

Uggh. How soon we forget. Bush and Rove can rot in hell. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #93

I was raised in and lived most of my life in Massachusetts. CentralMass Nov 2024 #91

Im 77. You are not old. OLDMDDEM Nov 2024 #134

Thanks for DU's progressive white males for their empathy and non-herd mentality. brush Nov 2024 #94

Amen! That's why Democratic Presidents are the best MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #97

There are a few things at play in my liberal political La Coliniere Nov 2024 #98

My family were Republicans and I parroted that until I was a junior in high school. Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #99

That's amazing! You're one of the younger ones here MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #105

I was the youngest at the time, I believe! Elessar Zappa Nov 2024 #109

Woke. Arthur_Frain Nov 2024 #100

im woke and crazy r. inheret that from my late mom. rip AllaN01Bear Nov 2024 #103

i also belive in social justice to right the wrongs that the other side inflicted . AllaN01Bear Nov 2024 #106

Liberal moms are the best! MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #107

mum was a strong unionist ( teacher ).and dem. AllaN01Bear Nov 2024 #108

I have a pulse... MrWowWow Nov 2024 #110

That helps! MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #111

I loved Reagan as a kid. BannonsLiver Nov 2024 #112

Cool story from Reaganite to Democrat MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #114

Always Been a Musketeer roscoeroscoe Nov 2024 #113

Family influence, kozar Nov 2024 #115

Difficult to say (sounds so arrogant) but a combo of education, empathy, experience. RockRaven Nov 2024 #116

The biggest thing for me was equality ExciteBike66 Nov 2024 #118

Rational thought overrules bad human instincts. everyonematters Nov 2024 #119

Not being raised a racist and lrymcqueen Nov 2024 #120

So many things, but a few priorities: Mike 03 Nov 2024 #121

These are great points MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #146

I have no desire to be an awful human being. n/t musicblind Nov 2024 #122

My father raised three kids to be life long Democrats. My grandfather Emile Nov 2024 #123

I'm a union worker, I vote my job first. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 2024 #124

I'm a 66-year-old white woman married to a phylny Nov 2024 #125

Well im 67 years old JPPaverage Nov 2024 #126

Voted dem all my life. Woodwizard Nov 2024 #127

I have to credit Mike Malloy for my political awakening Best_man23 Nov 2024 #128

Malloy was/is great. Wasn't he the one who coined "Bush Crime Family"? MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #147

I do believe that is correct. Best_man23 Nov 2024 #149

My heart tells me to vote for the person with a heart for others. OLDMDDEM Nov 2024 #129

Empathy and idealism. Tom Rinaldo Nov 2024 #130

Asked my husband (who is getting ready to leave for work) Bettie Nov 2024 #131

Intelligence nt. Littlered Nov 2024 #132

Started reading history at an early age, figured displacedvermoter Nov 2024 #135

Economics and anti-corporatism Amishman Nov 2024 #136

I live in a country where I'm a distinct minority RazorbackExpat Nov 2024 #138

Because I'm not a racist, misogynist, bigoted fuckhead Orrex Nov 2024 #139

My parents came off the farm in WV, back then almost everyone in WV were Democrats. doc03 Nov 2024 #140

For me kwolf68 Nov 2024 #142

Great summary! MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #144

I have an IQ over 70 PCIntern Nov 2024 #143

Moral fibre orangecrush Nov 2024 #148

Life experience. Ping Tung Nov 2024 #150

Was in high school during Watergate edbermac Nov 2024 #151

Division is for Trump and Vance arlyellowdog Nov 2024 #152

I have a heart, and a brain, and never much cared about power or money getagrip_already Nov 2024 #154

The truth grobertj Nov 2024 #155

When you are in Junior High... blue sky at night Nov 2024 #157

Yes!! Those events were great influences on me as well MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #162

Why am I a Democrat? Americanme Nov 2024 #158

The first time I saw dlilafae Nov 2024 #161

Poverty joshcryer Nov 2024 #163

That'll do it MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #164

Frankly, I wasn't a Democrat misanthrope Nov 2024 #166

Great summary. I, too, voted for Republicans here and there in GA MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #167

I didn't vote for many Republicans at all misanthrope Nov 2024 #168

All I can say is that my entire life I've felt like Republicans break things and cause pain for no reason. D23MIURG23 Nov 2024 #169

Never being dazzled by Reagan is a good thing. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #171

I have no real idea why I turned out as I did. Torchlight Nov 2024 #172

Good response. MaryMagdaline Nov 2024 #173

For one thing, my parents were free thinkers Aldo Leopold Nov 2024 #177

My faith... regnaD kciN Nov 2024 #178

Learning things myself instead of believing what I'm told. Tbone421 Nov 2024 #179

While I'm not quite sure this claim actually represents my demographic... NNadir Nov 2024 #180

What herd? Brenda Nov 2024 #181

White male by accident of birth Zambero Nov 2024 #182

Social pressure JackedUpMel Nov 2024 #183

Are you saying that you actually wanted to be an R? Lulu KC Nov 2024 #184

Punctuation is important! JoseBalow Nov 2024 #185

? The sentence made sense Lulu KC Nov 2024 #186

There should be a comma JoseBalow Nov 2024 #187

I can see that Lulu KC Nov 2024 #190

Oh, yes, I see what you mean. JoseBalow Nov 2024 #192

Perhaps Lulu KC Nov 2024 #194

No JackedUpMel Nov 2024 #191

I'm doing what I feel is right. n/t Akoto Nov 2024 #188

Brains Jason1961 Nov 2024 #189

I got tired of all the spite derby378 Nov 2024 #193