Why do liberals just take liberal pundits' word for issues instead of checking it out themselves?

Question

They seem to spout out bumper sticker slogans quite frequently instead of having any thoughtful commentary.

Typical answers libs. You guys can't stand the truth. We would have been A-OK if Rush hadn't come along and started this party. We were all silent. Now that we have a voice you guys can't stand it.

Answer 1

You are mistaking the liberals for the Limbaugh National Socialists. You see most liberals are well read and educated. We in fact do our research. The folks on right have found that facts tend to get in the way. Ergo they make up facts to fit their world view.

Answer 2

Another blast at the strawman 'liberals'.....more right wing radio ditto-head nonsense. The 'pundits' are people from all over the political spectrum...at this point 2/3 of the american people KNOW just how incompetent the leadership of the current GOP is.....it doesn't take a Weatherman to know which way the wind blows! The 'conservatives' promised that cutting taxes for the rich and the corporations would balance the budget, improve the socal and physical infrastucture of the United States, make the government not only 'smaller', but get the government 'off the backs' of the people. The space program would be upgraded, education enhanced, science funded, the environment protected and there would be no more 'world police' or nation building on the taxpayers dime. What did the folks that voted for Bush get? Need I ask? People can look around and see that the this administration has had the worst policies, the worst politics and the worst outcome in American history. These aren't 'bumper sticker' charges....this is real life for millions of Americans. Blaming things on the strawman 'inside enemy', the 'liberals', is a good way to attempt to deflect a hard look at the Ex-Lax touch of this administration...but not good enough. Objective reality still rules and the reality is that the reactionaries of the current GOP have screwed the national pooch big time and the sooner these fakers are gone the better.

Answer 3

I have to say here that I'm not a Liberal

I do have to say that, of the two varieties of people I meet, Liberals tend to be better-read and more well-informed. Most Neo-Conservatives I meet only have the talking points taken from people like Rush, Sean or Ann.

There is the opposite side of the coin: The Liberals that only use talking points from Mike Malloy, Stephanie Miller and Al Franken and the Neo-Conservatives that have actually read up on what they say. However, this flip side is generally a rarity.

As for myself, I quit listening to partisan radio about a year ago now and now listen to either NPR or Common Sense with Dan Carlin. (Neither are Liberal or Conservative)

Answer 4

Ann Coulter put you up to that one didn't she. I find it funny that you people follow more pundits words than any liberal I know. At least liberals can think for themselves. We have a tendency to read newspapers, journals, magazines, and other publications and we do the research rather than rely on television(otherwise known as the 'idiot box') and radio to inform us. You should try it sometime. When was the last time Rush, Hannity, Coulter, and O'reilly had a fact check of any kind? If someone actually had to fact check for Coulter's books, it would never have been published. It would have been a sea of markered black lines on every page. Geesuz. If you want thoughtful commentary then at least start with a thoughtful question about real issues.

EDIT: I feel sorry for you if you think Rush is an intelligent voice for your views. I find it interesting that you find a fat doped up over rated loud mouth who says absolutely nothing in the terms of content as your voice. It's a sad commentary on our education system and the persistant dumbing down of America by the right wing extremists in the media and in the GOP today.

Answer 5

I don't know. Why do right wingers believe everything they read in chain emails? (Obama's a muslim, misquoting Hillary, Bill Clinton released a 9/11 terrorist in '93, Al Gore questioning Oliver North during Iran Contra) ?

Answer 6

Notice the liberal responses you've gotten. "Limpbaugh," "Sean-boy," "Republicans are socialist," "conservatives are stupid," general denial. That alone says enough. Attacks and denials. Good job answering the question. But since I like twisting the knife after I've stuck it in, I'm an evil neocon afterall:

I challenge any lib to show my how the Iraq war violates US law or that it violates are Constitution. Show me some evidence. Show me your proof. Show me the fruits of your "research."

Not interested in that one? Ok, show me some forensic evidence that links President Bush directly to a murder. Hell, I'll let you include your 9/11 fantasies if you can come up with something that hasn't been debunked numerous times. Back it up with evidence. "Research."

You say boring? Ok, well, how about this: show me some proof that President Bush willfully and intentionally lied to the American people about WMDs in Iraq. Real evidence. Show me how he lied but everyone else was just mistaken. Prove to me his intent.

Not possible? Hmmm, ok: show me the evidence that proves President Bush stole the election, either one. I'll let you choose. Show me the proof. Again, your "research." For bonus points you can provide evidence that proves Bush bullied Kerry into not challenging the election results.

Any of the above, just one. That's all I'm asking. These claims are made daily by people on Yahoo! Answers, the mainstream media and liberal political figures. Now, since Liberals don't just repeat the party line, since you all spend so much effort and time coming to rational conclusions that are back up by fact and evidence, prove just one of them. Not wild accusations, but proof. You know, the kind of proof you liberals found that convinced you it was true. Afterall, you are thoughtful and deep thinkers. Surely you can share this wonderful and conclusive evidence that all of you have uncovered.

Answer 7

The same reason you right wing whackos take conservative pundits word as gospel! limpbaugh, hannity, coulter, oreilly, etc.

Why not TRY thinking for yourself? you might actually enjoy it!

Answer 8

I 've listened to Rush, and believed...so much so that I drank nothing but Snapple for years Now I have the runs so bad I call him "Flush" !

Answer 9

Libs always give claim to original thought. They aren't even aware they are plagiarizing.

Answer 10

Because while proclaiming "We are freethinking intellects you filthy peasants!" at every given opportunity they are IN FACT closed minded IMBECILES who ONLY believe what they are told.

When they say "Dont drink the kool-aid Repuks" its because they know ALL TOO WELL what happens when one does that because theyve drank it by the GALLONS !!!!!!!!!!!!!