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Do you hate Republicans?

This is an actual question: Is it okay to hate Republicans and why, if you do, do you hate them?

I'm a British Conservative, which is wildly different to American Conservatism. I'm right wing, and believe in capitalism but I still support certain aspects of the welfare state, especially free healthcare. But I also believe that abortion should be supported up till about 24 weeks, and I am a strong supporter of gay marriage and strongly opposed to homophobia and racism.

But I just cannot stand republicans. They p*ss me off so, so, so much. Why the hell are they all Bible-bashing, homophobic, lunatic FREAKS?! You hear about these 60 year old Republican women who have radio shows and you hear the abuse they hurl at the gay community. These people who are just exactly the same as her, but live one aspect of their lives differently (and who are most likely a hell of a lot more accepting of multiculturalism).

Their whole beliefs are f*cked up! It's disgusting how the treat some other people. Mitt Romney, what an idiot. He would have brought a virtual Mormon state upon the US. He's a homophobe and is severely opposed to allowing a woman to CHOOSE what happens to HER body, and whether she should have a baby or not. These idiot senators who bang on about babies from rape being a 'gift from God'. And talking about 'acceptable rape' or women who really 'enjoyed it'. It makes me so sick that this is such a large community. Even though I am right wing, there is absolutely no way on this earth that I would ever vote for anyone like the Republicans, I would always vote for Obama and the Democrats if I was an American. I feel the same for the British Nationalist Party and the social policies of the United Kingdom Independence Party (although I support their policies on the economy, Europe and Immigration).

Is it wrong to hate people because they hold these beliefs or does this make me as bad as homophobes. Are all Republicans like this, or is this just an impression given by the media? Are you a Republican? Is this an unfair representation of Republicans in the US? And what do you think of Republicans, is really what I'm asking.

Thanks.

Update:

Well it's clear most people think it's not okay. Sorry if you disagree, and that's fine. But c'mon, abuse? Really?

Update 2:

And yes, we do have real newspapers. The Times, The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Guardian, The Independent (+ The i) to name a few.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago
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    Do I hate Republicans, no I am married to one, and I am a Liberal. Here is the difference, my hubby is a sane rational Republican. He is pro-choice and pro-gay marriage, and he wishes the extreme religious right, tea party idiots would just go away. There are extremists on both sides and they are the ones that get the most media exposure. Trust me, all Republicans are not like what you described, if they were, I sure as heck would NOT be married to one :)

  • 8 years ago

    Its pointless to hate anyone.

    People have different backgrounds and just because a lot of conservatives here believe that's an actual *baby* being killed, when a woman has all the choice in the world up until conception to prevent it, doesnt mean they want to "control a woman's body". They just want to stand up for the babies being thrown into medical garbage cans like were just clipped fingernails. Its a different perspective. You **could** look at it like you are hating people for simply wanting to save innocent babies lives.

    Those ancient slime balls who talk about acceptable rape and do the radio shows are NOT representative of the party. They really arent. Whenever I hear their shows I literally cringe in disgust. Thats not us. They are like the Jerry Springers of radio, trying to cause uproar and controversy. Thats not us. Those remarks were not supported, even by our party.

    I also tend to lean in favor of free healthcare, but I can see why people are pissed at having to pay for others. Ultimately, thats NOT freedom, but to me it is part of being a society. We all chip in for police and education and I believe healthcare should be included. But based purely on a principle of freedom, I can see their point of view, and still disagree with it. Id rather err on the side of freedom than socialism.

    We are not Sweden, or the UK or any European country. It might work for them, because as YOU point out yourself, there is very little that actually separates the parties there. Here, its just not like that. We are vastly different people trying to live together. You are choosing to only see caricatures of what we are.

  • ?
    Lv 4
    8 years ago

    That's so funny man, because:

    This is an actual question: Is it okay to hate Democrats and why, if you do, do you hate them?

    I'm a British Liberal, which is wildly different to American Liberalism. I'm left wing, and believe in socialism but I still support certain aspects of capitalism, especially private healthcare. But I also believe that abortion should be banned up, and I am a strong opposer of gay marriage and strongly opposed to homosexuality and welfare.

    But I just cannot stand Democrats. They p*ss me off so, so, so much. Why the hell are they all Bible-bashing, homosexual, lunatic FREAKS?! You hear about these 18 year old Democratic women who have radio shows and you hear the abuse they hurl at the religious community. These people who are just exactly the same as her, but live one aspect of their lives differently (and who are most likely a hell of a lot more accepting of multiculturalism).

    Their whole beliefs are f*cked up! It's disgusting how the treat some other people. Barack Obama, what an idiot. He would have brought a virtual welfare state upon the US. He's a homosexual and is severely opposed to allowing a fetus the right life, and whether it should be born or not. These idiot senators who bang on about babies from premarital being a 'gift from God'. And talking about 'recreational sex' or minors who really 'enjoyed it'. It makes me so sick that this is such a large community. Even though I am left wing, there is absolutely no way on this earth that I would ever vote for anyone like the Democrats, I would always vote for Romney and the Republicans if I was an American. I feel the same for the British Nationalist Party and the social policies of the United Kingdom Independence Party (although I support their policies on the economy, Europe and Immigration).

    Is it wrong to hate people because they hold these beliefs or does this make me as bad as homosexuals. Are all Democrats like this, or is this just an impression given by the media? Are you a Democrat? Is this an unfair representation of Democrats in the US? And what do you think of Democrats, is really what I'm asking.

    Thanks.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Yes, I hate Republicans and for all the reason you do and perhaps other reasons as well. They insist Adolph Hitler was left wing and that history texts should be revised. Perhaps you already were aware of that.

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  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    republicans are silly, old trollers

    you would like libertarians

  • 8 years ago

    The World doesn't hate Americans. They hate Conservative Americans. The world doesn't mind liberal Americans who show Respect to other cultures.

    Conservatives Americans think they "save" Europe during WWII, they think Europeans are Socialists.

    Conservatives Americans think every Muslim nation are "terrorist" or support Terrorism.

    Conservatives Americans think every part of Latin American want to come to USA illegally to "steal" American jobs.

    Conservatives Americans think East Asians are communist Chinese or North Koreans who wish to destroy the USA economically.

    Conservatives Americans think Africans are lazy and don't work. And considered Africa a hell hole.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    totally

  • 8 years ago

    generally, I try to conserve my hate for trolls that rant

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    i dont much care for king and lindsey whats his face

    SNOWDEN IS A HERO!!!!!!!

    http://www.scmp.com/

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    Seek therapy.

    I'm serious.

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