I'm pretty much convinced the GOPs survival is (and has been historically) based on twisting reality, and exploiting (and promoting) ignorance... What are some other issues they like to twist?
The "L" word mentioned above.. Why is it bad, exactly, to be a "Liberal" and spend Tax payer money on government programs?
They cater to the religious groups (mostly ignorant) who want to force their values on others .. Gay marriage is bad, abortion is bad (but having 20 kids is OK), stem cell research is bad (but millions suffering is just fine)
The poor/middle class who vote for the GOP for economic reasons have been deceived into believing the GOP represents their economic class.
War is good for america, the economy, and spending trillions on war doesn't make a republican a liberal?
When is the public going to get a clue they're being taken for a ride?