Posted on 01/22/2014 2:38:16 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
Imagine a right-wing politician who proclaimed that left-wingers who are pro-gay, pro-abortion, and anti-self defense have no place in their state.
Can anyone doubt that Jewish leaders would condemn the statement and speak out loudly about intolerance, and the need for diversity. Wouldnt they issue press releases and more? If such a politician would make a statement, pressure would mount for his resignation and undoubtedly itd make for a lot of media attention.
Yet, Democratic Governor Andrew Cuomos assertions that conservative New Yorkers dont belong in the State because thats not what New Yorkers are have largely been ignored. Cuomo continued, Right-to-life, pro-assault weapons, anti-gay if thats who they are, they have no place in the state of New York because thats not who New Yorkers are.
It is a testament to blatant double standards that not one Jewish organization has condemned this hateful speech.
These intolerant and offensive statements should be condemned especially as many ultra-Orthodox Jews would object to certain aspects of Cuomos beliefs.
Are these Jews and conservatives of all stripes being told that they must leave New York State? How dare he.
None other than the great President Ronald Reagan said: The frustrating thing is that those who are attacking religion claim they are doing it in the name of tolerance, freedom and open-mindedness. Question: Isnt the real truth that they are intolerant of religion? They refuse to tolerate its importance in our lives.
Cuomos statements are offensive to so many people for so many different reasons. Wherever one stands on the political map, they should condemn this intolerance. Tolerance must come in all sizes and shapes and applies to all political strains.
Liberals must also be tolerant of those whom they dont agree with and Jewish civil rights organizations must speak up on these issues, not only on issues in which they oppose conservatives.
To quote Reagan again, The trouble with our Liberal friends is not that theyre ignorant; its just that they know so much that isnt so. Last I checked, Andrew Cuomo wasnt the divine ruler of New York State and his offensive speech must be condemned by decent people of all religious beliefs.
I do not have ANY liberal friends, not one. They are the enemy. I have nothing to do with them.
They’ll all be singing when the likes on Cuomo and Obama lead them to to ovens in the name of progress.
Yes, Progressives are evil bastards.
You must live in the hills, God love ya’ if ya’ do.
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Many times the stuff they try to shove down our throats, just to make our lives miserable, is the stuff they don't want to accept themselves (Obamacare and all the exemptions)
Many times the stuff they try to shove down our throats, just to make our lives miserable, is the stuff they don’t want to accept themselves (Obamacare and all the exemptions)
Excellent point!
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