Is this statement by the AP true and why? - cougarguard.com — unofficial BYU Cougars / LDS sports, football, basketball forum and message board

exUte · 10-03-2008, 09:33 PM

"economic woes tend to push voters towards the Demcratic party".

il Padrino Ute · 10-03-2008, 09:34 PM

I think so, because folks tend to believe the lie that the government should take care of us.

exUte · 10-03-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

I think so, because folks tend to believe the lie that the government should take care of us.

with their own money. Are American's really that stupid that they will get something for nothing?

il Padrino Ute · 10-03-2008, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by exUte

with their own money. Are American's really that stupid that they will get something for nothing?

See the latest polls for the upcoming election.

MikeWaters · 10-03-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by exUte

with their own money. Are American's really that stupid that they will get something for nothing?

Signed,
ExUte, primary supporter of the bailout on CougGuard.com

fusnik11 · 10-03-2008, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute

I think so, because folks tend to believe the lie that the government should take care of us.

The 'market' performs better under Democratic leadership than Republican. That's a fact.

Most people equate economy with the market as that's their most immediate indicator of their personal wealth

il Padrino Ute · 10-04-2008, 04:04 AM

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Originally Posted by fusnik11

The 'market' performs better under Democratic leadership than Republican. That's a fact.

Most people equate economy with the market as that's their most immediate indicator of their personal wealth

I didn't say anything about party affiliation. I'm talking about liberals and their socialist policies.

Ma'ake · 10-04-2008, 04:34 PM

I think it's individualism vs group security.

When times are good people tend to be more individualist... "We can all prosper, individually. I'm working my butt off, I'm properous, others can too, if only they choose to". Essentially, life is grand, individual freedom is the vehicle for maximum material success, there is nowhere to go but up.

When times are bad many people fear they could become a casualty, that they're really not that different from others who get crushed by economic forces beyond their control, at which point the strength & security of the group are more important. In tougher times people emphathize with those less fortunate because they realize it's (quite) possible it could be them.

"We're all in this together, we need to take care of each other. *I* might need some help & protection."

When times are tough, people much more acutely recognize the harsher aspects of capitalism. "We've got to help those who need it."

MikeWaters · 10-04-2008, 04:41 PM

Based on events in 1984, I think it is safe to say that the AP is unimpeachable as a source.

il Padrino Ute · 10-04-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Based on events in 1984, I think it is safe to say that the AP is unimpeachable as a source.

Good point. It was reported that Reagan was re-elected in 1984, which turned out to be true.

10-03-2008, 09:33 PM	#1
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il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	I think so, because folks tend to believe the lie that the government should take care of us. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

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Ma'ake Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SLC Posts: 441	I think it's individualism vs group security. When times are good people tend to be more individualist... "We can all prosper, individually. I'm working my butt off, I'm properous, others can too, if only they choose to". Essentially, life is grand, individual freedom is the vehicle for maximum material success, there is nowhere to go but up. When times are bad many people fear they could become a casualty, that they're really not that different from others who get crushed by economic forces beyond their control, at which point the strength & security of the group are more important. In tougher times people emphathize with those less fortunate because they realize it's (quite) possible it could be them. "We're all in this together, we need to take care of each other. I might need some help & protection." When times are tough, people much more acutely recognize the harsher aspects of capitalism. "We've got to help those who need it."

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MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Based on events in 1984, I think it is safe to say that the AP is unimpeachable as a source.