'Massachusetts Values'

Digby:

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First of all, it's disgusting to hear any of these people, including the "journalists" get away with derisively using the term "Masachusetts values" on television without somebody calling them out for its divisiveness. It is a derogatory right wing talking point. The Larry Craig Republicans should be ashamed of themselves --- the people of Massachusetts were the first in the union whose values translated to full equality for gay people.

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Personally, when I think of 'Massachusetts values', I think of John Adams, John Hancock, Sam Adams, Paul Revere, etc.