The Dedgradation of the American Dialogue

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Falwell makes Wright look like Ghandi

http://thinkexist.com/quotation/if_y..._a/184293.html

The problem with the left is that they constantly harp on non politicians as radicals. The issue I have is that the main radicals on the left are actually in office.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Falwell makes Wright look like Ghandi

http://thinkexist.com/quotation/if_y..._a/184293.html

All Christians and Americans should be embarrassed by him. extremely embarrassed.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

All Christians and Americans should be embarrassed by him. extremely embarrassed.

Why? Does he speak for you? I am much more embarrassed by Al Gore as an American.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Riot

Maybe you could not view it in such a superficial, knee-jerk, black-white/right-left/blame point of view?

I think alot of that article is a bit exaggerated, but the part below is right on, and is the reason why I posted it.

What do you think about the below, the POINT of the article?

"There was a time when decency, even honor, was an essential part of the American dialogue in its most ideal form, and part of its very identity. There was a time when our culture would have recoiled in horror at the vituperation flowing unchecked from radios, televisions, and the Internet, instead of applauding it as "common sense," "free speech," or "mavericky," or "a spin-free zone."

"There was a time when intellectual honesty was not considered unpatriotic; when compassion for, and understanding of, your fellow man was a sign of strength, not weakness. There was a time when the phrase Have you no shame? meant something, and the First Amendment was not used as toilet paper to wipe up the excremental verbal degradation of vulnerable segments of the American population. A time when it was expected that citizens would understand the difference between free speech and irresponsible speech. "

I will agree 100% with this point. Sadly, we'll never see a return to a civility such as this!

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Why? Does he speak for you? I am much more embarrassed by Al Gore as an American.

“AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals”


no he threatens me with intolerance... and others eat up his words.


You dont think Falwell is an embarrassment towards religion and this country?


Al Gore is not a hatefull person. MUCH more embarassed by Falwell.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

This is ridiculous. If the GOP was playing to the radicals why was John McCain the nominee? You take the liberal bait, hook, line and sinker.

And you are just as intolerant as the right by calling Palin's rallies racist and filled with lies.

And you hardly seem to have a single non liberal view so maybe mr Extreme is right?

LOL - I am "the right", Chuck. I've been "the right" for a few decades now. The GOP has plenty of my money and several decades of my straight-ticket GOP votes in Illinois.

I'm part of the 75% of "the right" that isn't clinging to the fantasy that Obama is a Muslim terrorist and not an American Citizen and Hurry Buy Ammo Even Though There's A Shortage Because He's Taking Our Guns Away Forever.

Yes indeed, I am completely intolerant of the violent, extreme, ultra-conservative far right, or the equally radical, violent far left. Guess what? I tolerate the left, the middle, the consensus.

First, McCain was the nominee to appeal to a broad spectrum of the general public, Palin was chosen to ensure the 25% part of the GOP that thought McCain was "a liberal" (vbg) would be happy and come out and vote, rather than stay home as they repeatedly threatened during the year prior to the GOP Convention. It was the GOP's only chance.

Secondly, have you watched what Palin has said at her rallies? Have you SEEN the videos of what people intervewed at her rallies said regarding racism, and the lies they relayed? Have you seen the posters they held up? What do you think when Palin laughed and applauded and pointed and approved when she talked about Obama and people held up monkeys? That was clearly racist. Yes, it's scary.

If you insist upon describing anybody that doesn't agree completely with you and Dell is "a liberal", well, I can't influence that.

And do, outline "my liberal political views", as you know them so well. Where do I stand on government/universal healthcare? On the bailout? On taxation? On immigration?

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Riot

LOL - I am "the right", Chuck. I've been "the right" for a few decades now. The GOP has plenty of my money and several decades of my straight-ticket GOP votes in Illinois.

I'm part of the 75% of "the right" that isn't clinging to the fantasy that Obama is a Muslim terrorist and not an American Citizen and Hurry Buy Ammo Even Though There's A Shortage Because He's Taking Our Guns Away Forever.

Yes indeed, I am completely intolerant of the violent, extreme, ultra-conservative far right, or the equally radical, violent far left. Guess what? I tolerate the left, the middle, the consensus.

First, McCain was the nominee to appeal to a broad spectrum of the general public, Palin was chosen to ensure the 25% part of the GOP that thought McCain was "a liberal" (vbg) would be happy and come out and vote, rather than stay home as they repeatedly threatened during the year prior to the GOP Convention. It was the GOP's only chance.

Secondly, have you watched what Palin has said at her rallies? Have you SEEN the videos of what people intervewed at her rallies said regarding racism, and the lies they relayed? Have you seen the posters they held up? What do you think when Palin laughed and applauded and pointed and approved when she talked about Obama and people held up monkeys? That was clearly racist. Yes, it's scary.

If you insist upon describing anybody that doesn't agree completely with you and Dell is "a liberal", well, I can't influence that.

And do, outline "my liberal political views", as you know them so well. Where do I stand on government/universal healthcare? On the bailout? On taxation? On immigration?

Either you're "all in" or you're a....gasp...Liberal

[Riot]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

I will agree 100% with this point. Sadly, we'll never see a return to a civility such as this!

And I agree completely with Timmgirvan except the part that we cannot return to that - we can! The internet will make it more difficult, though, not less.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

“AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals”


no he threatens me with intolerance... and others eat up his words.


You dont think Falwell is an embarrassment towards religion and this country?


Al Gore is not a hatefull person. MUCH more embarassed by Falwell.

Jerry Falwell was,unfortunately, a terrible example of a Christian! And Al Gore is an disengenuous skag of a politician who's 15 minutes should be up any time now.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Either you're "all in" or you're a....gasp...Liberal

I'm sure that could be cured by waterboarding.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Jerry Falwell was,unfortunately, a terrible example of a Christian! And Al Gore is an disengenuous skag of a politician who's 15 minutes should be up any time now.

If there is a heaven and a hell... that man and others like him are feeling the heaT!

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

If there is a heaven and a hell... that man and others like him are feeling the heaT!

Jerry Falwell and Saddam Hussein side by side. God saying, "You guys had a chance" as he slams the door to hell. I like it **



** Note - vengence and rightousness is a telltale Republican trait!

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

“AIDS is not just God's punishment for homosexuals; it is God's punishment for the society that tolerates homosexuals”


no he threatens me with intolerance... and others eat up his words.


You dont think Falwell is an embarrassment towards religion and this country?


Al Gore is not a hatefull person. MUCH more embarassed by Falwell.

Why are you embarrassed by someone with whom you have no connection ?

[SOREHOOF]

The left has gone from blaming the gun to blaming conservative columnists? What's next abolish free speech along with guns? These whackos weren't listening to the radio or watching T.V. No one mentions the Muslim Jihadi opening fire on a recruiting station in Ark. Who incited him? Who's to blame for that? Liberals have been trying to ban recruiters from high schools and colleges for years. I guess just because you are old enough or mature enough to vote doesn't necessarily mean you are mature enough to make a decision to join the military.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by Riot

LOL - I am "the right", Chuck. I've been "the right" for a few decades now. The GOP has plenty of my money and several decades of my straight-ticket GOP votes in Illinois.

I'm part of the 75% of "the right" that isn't clinging to the fantasy that Obama is a Muslim terrorist and not an American Citizen and Hurry Buy Ammo Even Though There's A Shortage Because He's Taking Our Guns Away Forever.

Yes indeed, I am completely intolerant of the violent, extreme, ultra-conservative far right, or the equally radical, violent far left. Guess what? I tolerate the left, the middle, the consensus.

First, McCain was the nominee to appeal to a broad spectrum of the general public, Palin was chosen to ensure the 25% part of the GOP that thought McCain was "a liberal" (vbg) would be happy and come out and vote, rather than stay home as they repeatedly threatened during the year prior to the GOP Convention. It was the GOP's only chance.

Secondly, have you watched what Palin has said at her rallies? Have you SEEN the videos of what people intervewed at her rallies said regarding racism, and the lies they relayed? Have you seen the posters they held up? What do you think when Palin laughed and applauded and pointed and approved when she talked about Obama and people held up monkeys? That was clearly racist. Yes, it's scary.

If you insist upon describing anybody that doesn't agree completely with you and Dell is "a liberal", well, I can't influence that.

And do, outline "my liberal political views", as you know them so well. Where do I stand on government/universal healthcare? On the bailout? On taxation? On immigration?

Since you seem to adore Obama so much it is hard to believe that you could be a Republican especially since he has done virtually nothing that the party as a whole believes in and is moving the entire countrys system of govt and private industry towards the left. And since Obama won 53% of the poplar vote i would say that your numbers are skewed concerning the GOPs' %'s.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by GBBob

Either you're "all in" or you're a....gasp...Liberal

When 95% of your posts are centered around what a great guy Obama is and what a great job he is doing and what a great orator he is then it is hard to believe that you aren't a liberal. Surely the single most liberal member of Congress who since elected has taken Socialistic views on many issues wouldnt be the type of person a conservative would care for would it??

hell only a liberal could read that article and not see it for what it is...

[SOREHOOF]

Huffington Post has been a cesspool for hatred for a long time now. I don't want their 1'st Amd rights taken away. Free speech is free speech. O'reilly didn't call for anyone's murder.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SOREHOOF

Huffington Post has been a cesspool for hatred for a long time now. I don't want their 1'st Amd rights taken away. Free speech is free speech. O'reilly didn't call for anyone's murder.

Hey it is humorous reading.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Why are you embarrassed by someone with whom you have no connection ?

Why are you making this so difficult??

[SOREHOOF]

Obama says it's o.k. for Iran to develop nukes for energy reasons but not the U.S.A.? We need more wind from D.C. to achieve his dreams plus a whole lot more taxpayer $$. Screw the grand kids I'm going to Saratoga.