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The most prominent

Nebton — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:05:45 +0000

The most prominent conservative group I'm aware of in Germany isn't made of religious wackos, but it does have much more than its fair share of racist wackos. I think that's even worse.

1. You said "Teabag

Larry Jankens — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 07:05:00 +0000

In reply to Persecution Politics: Civil War Rages in the G.O.P., but Watch Out What You Wish For

1. You said "Teabag gunplay." Bravo. 2. A buddy of mine who lives in Germany says that the conservatives there are not religious wackos who don't believe in evolution. He says by them not being dogmatic intolerant arses they actually bring something to the table to debate. Crazy.

Will's column was titled

Michael Wolraich — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:43:55 +0000

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Will's column was titled "Illinois Republican Looking For Way Out." You can read it here.

In those days, "evangelical" and "Republican" were not synonymous. Jimmy Carter was an evangelical. And Anderson was fairly liberal, especially by today's standards, so it's not that surprising that your parents voted for him. I distinctly remember being angry at Anderson--in a precocious 9-year-old kind of way--for hurting Carter's chances by running as an independent. But I remember him being a Democrat and was surprised to recently discover that he was a Republican, so take that with a grain of salt. For the record, Reagan would have won even if Anderson hadn't run.

some fascinating history

Deadman — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:51:46 +0000

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some fascinating history lessons here. i find it hard to believe the teabaggers will spoil the Repubs chance for taking back Congress this fall. they may have the will to do so in the name of ideological purity - i i just dont think they have the power or numbers yet. but here's hoping theyre successful in their quixotean crusade.

btw, i know my parents voted for anderson in the 80 election - which is a bit of a surprise given you call him an evangelical - i do find it tough to believe he was trying to escape his conservative district by running for president as an independent (talk about an odd path for escape - a longshot presidential campaign!).