Meh. "John Brown's Body" ain't a Amish song and this country is drowning in more of the red blood of 60,000,000+ red and yellow, black and white babies than was ever ripped from the backs of the slaves. This old world is headed for reckoning with its Maker whether its the brimstone of Sodom or the bullets of Bull Run. You can bury your head in the sand but history is kviolent, they are precious in His sight, and His truth is marching on.
Revelation 19:15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.
Claiming we are “on the wrong side of history” is about the most pointless argument one can make to a roomful of conservatives, whether you’re right or not. For if “conservative” means anything, and maybe it doesn’t, it means to stand athwart history. That is, at least in defense of some things. If not the equal esteem and promotion of homo- and heterosexuality, still some things. As such, blanket arguments in favor of the zeitgeist fall on deaf ears.
Many have come here, and many have gone. And very few of those who left have been exhibitionists treating us to their posturing opera! (I can dig this plural of ‘opus’)
I also think we should have a "junior freepers section" for some of the more juvenile members.
Well, bye.
I’m going to miss you, your are a voice of reason snd compromise here. I know it is tough, in my case, of being libertarian and/or a Barry Goldwater type (or South Park) of conservative. One thing I do fear is the tyranny of the left but I’m also afraid of a tyranny from something akin to an American version of a Taliban. I have very conservative views myself and I do believe in God and religion but it is something for each of us to find their own way and it cannot, nor should not, be pushed on society by the power of the gun. If we feel the left should not to that, we should hold ourselves to the same standard. I think we need to stress responsibility and accountability too.
Anonymous federal bureaucrats at the EPA just made a decision in my area that WILL incur fatalities - fatalities that are 100% avoidable.
I kind of consider that "murder", but of course the US Department of Media would NEVER point that out.
I just can’t take it anymore!!! I’m going to have milk and cookies and then go to bed. Try it, you’ll feel better in the morning.
I see some of your fellow travelers have posted here tonight. They should probably go with you to DU.
Sounds like you’ll be happier back at Demorat Underground.
They like victimhood, reparations, and homos there.
Good riddance, you surrender monkey.
As a person of color myself, I can’t tell you how offensive it is to me to have homosexual rights equated with civil rights.
There is no comparison, and I am shocked that other non-whites don’t speak out more against this comparison.
That or I'll just disappear off FR because Holder's minions have finally figured out who I am in real life and they've arranged a little accident. Practice opsec everyone.
Melas,
I, too, worry that some of the comments that are bantered about on FR could come back to haunt me, just for being a member. I cringe at some comments, and yes, there is certainly some racist bullsh*t thrown around. There are also comments that invite federal government scrutiny in their not-so veiled threats. These are not “close ones”. They step over the line. When I read these things, I try to keep in mind that it is a definite minority. The folks who do this are just pissed angry, and feel powerless over a government that doesn’t even pretend to represent them anymore. It’s not about being white, rich, or old either, IMHO, it’s about a set of values that are seemingly mocked in nearly every media outlet there is. And, when it emerges on FR, it comes at us with the vitriol of a betrayed citizen. It’s not pretty, but it’s also not what you portray it to be. I think the reality is that these folks would be the last people to take a shot at a judge. More likely, they would throw themselves in front of a judge to protect them from that kind of injustice. Don’t let the anger fool you. They just wish the better parts of America could be preserved. They’ve seen the value in some of the more traditional approaches and they’re perplexed as to why common sense is semmingly dying, and traditions are being rejected outright by a nation of people who don’t value anything anymore. Yes, I’m with you on some of your thoughts (not all), but your point of view is exactly why you should stay. Make a conservative argument against these types of things that dissapoint you so much! Point out the idiocy in racist comments by reminding them of all those soldiers and saliors who died in our uniform, for our freedoms, and the bullets and bombs weren’t racist at all. If you think homosexuality can coexist with conservatism, explain how. If you think people are taking it too far, say so. But keep bringing your opinion to the table. Despite the rhetoric, at times, this is the best place there is to make your case. At times, I’ve been a bit unerved by some of the comments here. Waaah!! But hey! F’em. Give it right back. I think you should stay.
One of two possibilities is true:
1) You are a malicious troll (I think unlikely)
2) You have made the relatively common mistake that many people lacking self awareness make: Mistaking a change that has occurred within you for a change that has occurred externally (in this case at FR).
Because I can assure that FR hasn’t changed. I have been coming here since at least 96 and there have always been some over the top comments made here. I don’t always agree but I usually get a kick out of reading them.
Get an effing grip, buddy.
But seriously, man. No, really. Just once. I’m getting the impression myself that most contributors to this forum are for... are you ready for it? ... are for... social injustice!
Alan West may be one of the most admired politicans at this site. I would have voted for him if he ran. On the other hand thuggery, left leaning, Obama phone holding, entitlement loving misfits deserve the contempt they're given. You have taken the bait that conservatives are racist. No... we have hatred of those whose lives are to live off the left hind teat of the government, with no contribution to society. If that consitutes being a racist, then so be it.
As far as tolerance toward gays, I think almost all religions view the activity as a sin. That is all I will say about that.
Finally, your opus kind of gives me the impression that you weren't that strong a conservative in the first place. I hate to see any of our brethern leave but apparently you have made your choice.
You left out people with Latino surnames. I was in the service with many a person with Latino surnames. Many of them could not speak Spanish. However here at FR anyone with a Latino surname is considered most likely an illegal gang banger.
The 130+ responses that follow your swan song remind me of why this forum is an extension of my living room.