Although it was the Democrats in the south that wanted to keep slavery and the evangelistic republicans up in the north wanted to abolish it, you must also think of this. The REPUBLICANS were the ones who didn't want the blacks to gain any rights during the Civil rights moevment (blindly, saying it was that way and it should be this way for the rest of time), while the democrats/liberals, were protesting the black oppression and wanted equal rights in general.

Oh yeah, you say the conservative folk around you (that aren't hippies like you) pick on gay people. Do they also pick on black people? Because I'm trying to understand why you still try to bring up the slaves argument...

But Torog, I really don't like the fact you're so paranoid . I mean, I guess it's good in some sense, but I guess in social situations it could be a bad thing.

And Torog, what's your favorite president? I know my favorite president, and it's a Democrat alright .

And Torog, we love you but you're so.. for a lack of better words... weird? We aren't trying to change you or change your beliefs (except for the gay marriage thread you somewhat had an epiphany, if it still holds true on how you feel), but we just want to understand where you're coming from. You just seem so alienated from the rest of people (maybe your part of Texas is it's own little country?), not saying it's wrong, but just kinda strange.

Thanks!
PurplePotatoes Reviewed by PurplePotatoes on . so whats wrong with being a liberal? Is it not oxymoronic to smoke dope AND be a republican?! :confused: lets look at the meanings...look it up yourself if you don't trust me...after all I am a bleeding heart liberal. :rolleyes: "Lib · er · al - adj. 1. Giving freely 2. Not restricted to literal meaning (a liberal interpretation) 3. Tolerant of different views, not orthodox 4. Favoring reform -n. 1. A liberal person....thats me... :D Con · ser · va · tive - adj. 1. Conserving or tending to conserve 2. tending to Rating: 5