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chervilant

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5. hmm...

Reply to katty (Reply #3)

Thu Feb 23, 2012, 05:37 PM

Feb 2012

An essential element of the relentless success of abusers is our willingness to blame the abused, especially by suggesting that they "accept" the abused role. It is past time to change that. Abusers and bullies are solely responsible for their heinous behavior, and we should be clear about our collective intent to shine the light of truth on them.

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Republicans: A Profile Of The Classic Abuser [View all] meow2u3 Feb 2012 OP

k and r niyad Feb 2012 #1

Spot on! chervilant Feb 2012 #2

K&R - they are the 'classic' abusers...Dems too often accept 'the abused' role katty Feb 2012 #3

hmm... chervilant Feb 2012 #5

So much of this article was spot on me b zola Feb 2012 #4