You have made some blanket statements that probably warrant some deeper thought. I have always thought that bumper stickers are used for those who cannot think for themselves. Someone else must come up with a statement for them; typically a one-liner that misrepresents the depth behind the statement.

I agree that most people that “hate” W are followers who do not understand truly why they “hate” him. They follow propaganda. But let’s not attribute it only to Bush-hating libs. They are but one example of following the blind (no pun intended).

So, let’s talk about evangelical christians (not capitalized on purpose). Evangelicals have never waited for me to initiate a discussion about jesus the supposed christ. They “don’t wait. They stick it in your face as much as possible. They go out of their way to do blog entries, initiate conversations.” These individuals are typically conservative, although I am sure there are exceptions.
I don’t think that Bush “bumper-sticker”ers hate because they “like” to hate. They most likely do not have any original thoughts on the subject, and find that the propaganda that they are being fed is logical. So they fall in line. Most people want to associate themself to a belief system. Once someone provides one for them, they attach and espouse those beliefs without thinking it through. It’s not just Bush-haters.
Christians, Muslims, Jews, Pagans, Satanists, Wiccans, Technologists, Celebrities, Hippies, Conservatives, Libertarians, LIberals, Unionists, Secedists, etc. all need to associate. They need to relate. There will always be a select few that innovate thought and create a belief system. The rest will follow. They will espouse the beliefs of those whom they follow with little or not question. They need to belong.

I am not sure that I buy that the second statement epitomizes the liberal view that criminals should be understood and not punished. My interpretation is that exact reciprocated punishment serves no good purpose. Now, I am not saying that I agree with the statement; I am merely indicating my interpretation of the sticker. The sticker does not say that criminals are rehabilitatable. It does not indicate that understanding is in order. The problem is, frankly, that the bumper sticker really says nothing at all. It gives no clue as to what the person believes the solution to be; only what the solution is not. Therefore, anything to the contrary of the statement indicated as a belief of the “liberal” owning the car is just an assumption, since his or her belief about crime and punishment is not explicitly stated. The only thing that is stated is what it is not.
Now, if you are the monochromatic type, then the answer is simple. The answer is the exact opposite of the statement. But if you are a part of the colorful world, then there is no way to know the affirmative of this person’s belief. In fact, I bet the owner of the bumper sticker doesn’t know what his or her affirmative belief is.

In my usual irritating manner, I will modify your statements just because I can, and of course, because I disagree.

Those who can’t FEAR those who can. It is represented as hate, but that is not what is most real.

Don’t THINK before you hate. Find out what you really fear. Fear is what creates hate.

The third, disagreement does not equal hatred, I think is irrelevant here. The people espousing the statement on the bumper sticker are not in disagreement. Disagreement requires thought. The bumper sticker represents the lack of thought.

Okay, my two cents. You know what I say about opinions.. They are like XXXX, everybody has one.

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