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Elessar Zappa

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4. Two words, one asshole: Ronald Reagan.

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Why do people hate the government so much? [View all] Takket Nov 22 OP

They love them some kacekwl Nov 22 #1

Yep. Everyone loves and insists on the regulations that apply to their neighbours meadowlander Nov 22 #9

This! Dem4life1234 Nov 22 #10

'Hates?' More like isn't aware of what 'government' does, elleng Nov 22 #2

I agree. A lot of people are ignorant of what government is and isn't. Does and doesn't do. Solly Mack Nov 22 #3

Yes, and a large ForgedCrank Nov 22 #26

True. Many of the uniformed have been elected. Solly Mack Nov 22 #41

Two words, one asshole: Ronald Reagan. Elessar Zappa Nov 22 #4

Yep, he's Ground Zero for much of GoCubsGo Nov 22 #46

Rightwing propaganda works dlk Nov 22 #5

It works especially well when there is no effective counter-propaganda. DJ Synikus Makisimus Nov 22 #50

The Soros Foundation has made a good start by purchasing over 200 radio stations, in over 40 markets dlk Nov 23 #55

I give credit to the right wing for understanding that. I despise them for making use of it. dgauss Nov 22 #51

I wonder what percentage of people who stillcool Nov 22 #6

When you ask Americans point by point if they'd like Mike 03 Nov 22 #7

In chaos they will steal. MomInTheCrowd Nov 22 #19

They were brainwashed by Reagan, repeated the lie 24 hours a day for 50+ years. Initech Nov 22 #8

Yes! ShazzieB Nov 22 #24

I remember the quote and..... SupportSanity Nov 22 #35

I see 4 things, but that is just me... Scalded Nun Nov 22 #11

AMEN. nt ancianita Nov 22 #16

My only issue with the government SickOfTheOnePct Nov 22 #12

There's waste because of (necessary) redundancy and obsolescence haele Nov 22 #17

You're welcome SickOfTheOnePct Nov 22 #32

Funding of technology was always a nightmare slightlv Nov 22 #40

That's pretty nonspecific dpibel Nov 22 #54

There is always too much money for Weapons IbogaProject Nov 22 #13

Pew puts good numbers to good questions. Thanks! ancianita Nov 22 #14

Lost of these same people **LOVE** the government when disaster hits uponit7771 Nov 22 #15

When There's A Major Disaster Deep State Witch Nov 22 #18

I've already been thinking that, in light of this years slightlv Nov 22 #42

Why do people hate the government so much? MLWR Nov 22 #20

One guy digging, two leaning on shovels... MomInTheCrowd Nov 22 #21

We've gone generations without a true American Statesman as Prez. slightlv Nov 22 #43

It's the repeated lie. Even back when Reagan said, surfered Nov 22 #22

The nation should have paid attention to the ten scariest words. Xavier Breath Nov 22 #23

I'll likely ForgedCrank Nov 22 #25

They hate government because Rupert told them to. rubbersole Nov 22 #27

Because the GOP conned Democrats into neoliberalism applegrove Nov 22 #28

Oh, how I agree! slightlv Nov 22 #44

I think it is more politicians WalkerinSC Nov 22 #29

Easy target. Don't need to get specific just point out there. Raven123 Nov 22 #30

I believe Ronald Ray Gun started this with "The government is the problem." GreenWave Nov 22 #31

And then big mouth Limbaugh took it and ran with it. Conjuay Nov 22 #49

How many of them sent back their stimulus checks from the government? In It to Win It Nov 22 #33

MAGA only hates government that tries to help and protect people not like them. nt Jit423 Nov 22 #34

Retired Federal worker with 38 years of IT Pas-de-Calais Nov 22 #36

I had one instructor come through our IT door, slightlv Nov 22 #45

Because the world has problems qazplm135 Nov 22 #37

Really great question. I personally have no squabbles. All in all, State, Federal and Local are doing pretty well IMHO Evolve Dammit Nov 22 #38

Don't overthink it. The GOP has deliberately broken government from doing anything but passing tax cuts for the rich. usonian Nov 22 #39

People have been being brainwashed for decades Crunchy Frog Nov 22 #47

TLDR DiamondShark Nov 22 #48

Comyunizum!!! moondust Nov 22 #52

Barry Goldwater and the Two Santas WhiteTara Nov 22 #53

Because goverments are largely construction of the... Edim Nov 23 #56

Because oligarchs have convinced them to do so. Straw Man Nov 23 #57