Posted on 01/01/2010 11:32:02 AM PST by d3b1976
HATE IS WRONG UNLESS IT IS DIRECTED TOWARDS PEOPLE WITH WHOM WE DISAGREE.
By: Andy DeStephano
Why do left wing radicals denounce intolerance unless it’s against something they support? How come it’s acceptable to dehumanize only certain people, beliefs and organizations?
Just recently radio talk show commentator Rush Limbaugh was rushed to the hospital for chest pains. As I searched for news regarding his condition, I was appalled by the comments posted by other readers. The venomous words used to express their distain for his existence were simply horrific. Although disturbed by what I read it certainly comes as no surprise as it seems Conservative bashing has become widely accepted by the Left.
Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachman and Ann Coulter are prime examples and targets of liberal attacks; however when Bill O’Rielly commented about Helen Thomas you would have thought he had insulted Mother Theresa. The double standard of what is considered humorous and objective is extremely skewed. In fact, most are just down right mean spirited and foul. In order to be fair and objective, I also take issue when conservatives engage in these practices.
I wish that the very same people that seek to destroy Glenn Beck would have the same passion for destroying Osama Bin Laden. I would like to hear the same people that say Reverend Wright and Bill Ayers are activists agree that Sean Hannity and Mark Levin are commentators not messengers of hate. It would be nice to have these people be as irate when Michelle Malkin is attacked, as they are when Hillary Clinton is criticized. Ultimately I would love to believe the Obama Administration is as passionate about fighting terrorism and enforcing the Patriot Act as they are in eliminating Fox News and supporting the Fairness Doctrine. Once again I must admit none of these will ever happen even though this is change I can believe in.
lol Sweet!
Good man, how could you find fault with "The New Jackie O?" I mean, the eneMedia told us how stylish and sophisticated she dresses! Who are you going to believe, SnewsWeak or your own two lie'n eyes?
Next you'll find fault with "Maverick McCain!"
It's a good thing we've got the eneMedia to tell us what to think. Otherwise we'd just start thinking for ourselves. God knows where THAT would lead!
Mrs. Mad is a Colonel in the Fashion Police and her best friend is a two star General. They are completely disgusted by the “new Jackie”. They sit and laugh hysterically at the
eneMedia attempts to dignify ghetto dress.
Do not get me going on McCain this early in the new year!!!!!!
Best wishes to all at you castle!
CSA Rebel seems to have gone into hiding.
In my initial response, I had intended to begin with, “With warmest regards to Mr Poopy-Pants.” Now that I know how thin skinned he is, I’m glad I restrained myself.
“Here’s where you argument falls apart.
Our country wasn’t FOUNDED on any of the views your “damn good liberal friends” espouse.”
My argument was that the right hates and so does the left. The fact I don’t generally hate people for their liberal/conservative views doesn’t mean they don’t belong in “our” country no matter who founded it. Not sure where “falls apart” fits in, but if you say so.
“OK you just outed yourself. One cannot have “good friends” that are liberal if they are a true Conservative. Is that you John McCain — ooops is that name calling or just making a point?”
Really? Can’t have good friends whom you can talk intelligently with that has opposing views? Interesting, thanks for the insight.
You're right...everyone should have the right to kill babies at will....(sarc.)
“E94EB365-C6AB-4A87-9DB4-08BEEE1784DA”
Typical liberal: Mind of a little kid. I hurt his feelings by not patting him on the back and telling him how mature and smart he is.
“Disagreeing with CSA REbel...”
“E94E...”
Oops. Had another process in the background running.
I've tried but I have found it impossible to have a close relationship with a card-carrying liberal...we have a token one at work and it's all I can do to keep my distance and get through the days. Fortunately 90 % of my co-workers are conservatives ....and that is in California!
You seem to have struck a nerve. The difference between hate and righteous indignation depends on which side of the political spectrum the person that your comments are directed at is.
I've found most true liberals to be hypocrites, especially relatives.
I've met some reasonable "liberals," who lean conservative in their personal lives. They tend to support liberal politicians and causes as a "family tradition." Their parents were democrats, therefore, they too are democrats. When they have an eye opening experience (like a mugging or other violent crime) they often abandon the ideology and turn to the right.
Being a liberal or conservative is not like disagreeing on what color is your favorite. Or what movie...or what type of food, etc. If you are part of a movement that wishes to destroy my way of life and damage the country I was born in and come to love, you are no friend of mine and a person I want nothing to do with. Ostracizing someone is a non-violent method of neutralizing societal threats. I shun liberals at every chance.
Spot on!
That is not only hypocrisy but immaturity. It's all rosy to sing "why can't we all get along" until some bottom-feeding mouth-breathing A-hole offs one of your kids or your spouse...maturity is the ability to see that without having to experience it yourself.
The funny thing is that those who pull the "Let's Get Along - Kumbiyah Circle Jerk" rhetoric tend to be the first to shut down those who disagree with them.
No sane person can claim equivelency of hatred between the right and the left.
Look at the mouth breathing twits who demand a venue and dignified treatment for communist-racist hate-baiters. The moment a conservative (like Ann Coulter) steps up to speak, they throw things at her and try to shout her down. Is that tolerance?
Generally, conservatives react to the lefties with peaceful protests and publicise truths that the left do not want known.
The left cannot cope with someone disagreeing with them. One of they're heroes, Bill Ayers, voiced a desire to excute millions of us because we would never accept communist facism.
“Meanwhile, our Rules of Engagement have hamstrung our ability to effectively strike those targets.”
Agreed we’re hamstrung. Tactical nukes should have been used in some cases instead of losing troops in the past 8 years. We’ve lost too many so far due to trying to please the world.
“You’ve been here for six months and you’re trying to label FReepers as “Haters.””
Never said that, not sure where you came up with that. Go back to “1” for what I actually said. There are some on here (just like is to be expected) that are indeed “haters”, but when you say “FReepers as Haters” you imply I’m calling them all that.
“I’ll bet you’ve never served in the US Armed Forces. If you found “hatred” anywhere in my post you must be excessively thin-skinned and would wilt away in a heart beat.”
Oh, so you’re one of the “if you’ve never served in the military...” crowd. You haven’t a clue about my life or how close to death I’ve come or if I’ve ever been courageous in my life. Don’t speculate, your crystal ball isn’t very accurate.
“Again you peaked my curiosity, what did Barack Hussein Obama do right? When you respond, remember that personal triumphs during his endless vacations don’t count.”
You read my answer and commented without objecting.
Also, double check the definition of fascist before you throw the term around so loosely. That word is generally associated with right wing extremist, not the left.
Not sure who Darkwing (person you keep copying) is that you’re waiting to come help in your argument, but tell them I said hi.
“Ann Coulter”
She’s no hero of mine, she’s trying to sell books and using hatred to do so. If she’s a mentor of yours, you might want to reconsider.
Please man, slow down on your posts. 5 to my 1? Did I really get your goat that badly? No way I’ll take the time to respond to everything.
Happy New Year!
True. Sometimes it is difficult for one to look at himself in the mirror. However if we can’t do that, it is hard evolve or mature. Doesn’t sting any less for me to take a good look, that’s for sure.
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