OMG - big image - a breakdown of the right vs the left. Not a perfect image by a long shot, but they do a decent job of finding ways to put things that give both sides credit.
1) Yes, I agree that the socialist brand of liberal is mostly talk, and few really walk the walk they preach. However, cheerleader? The right has been the cheerleader of capitalism forever, it's almost the definition of right-wing. While many liberals are still a bit capitalist, the majority of conservatives are *very* capitalist.
2) Absolute nonsense. Where were the protesters against Clinton? How about across the country. Anti-war protesters don't calm down with a democratic president. They have been louder under Bush for rather obvious reasons, but even Obama has his share of dissenters for sending more troops to Afghanistan, and that will turn into protests if he doesn't live up a withdrawal schedule.
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Date: 2009-10-21 07:01 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-10-21 07:30 pm (UTC)1) Yes, I agree that the socialist brand of liberal is mostly talk, and few really walk the walk they preach. However, cheerleader? The right has been the cheerleader of capitalism forever, it's almost the definition of right-wing. While many liberals are still a bit capitalist, the majority of conservatives are *very* capitalist.
2) Absolute nonsense. Where were the protesters against Clinton? How about across the country. Anti-war protesters don't calm down with a democratic president. They have been louder under Bush for rather obvious reasons, but even Obama has his share of dissenters for sending more troops to Afghanistan, and that will turn into protests if he doesn't live up a withdrawal schedule.
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Date: 2009-10-21 08:31 pm (UTC)